Triennial Assessment

Ongoing 

Process

Partially in 

Place

Fully in 

Place

List steps to fully implement or

barriers/challenges to

progress

School Health and Safety

1. Communicate school health and safety

procedures to students, parents and staff

X

Updates will be communicated via website. Annual staff training provided to staff and new hires.

2. Maintains safe physical environment

X

3. Training on harassment and bullying

X

4. Active supervision of students at all times

X

5. Prohibit using food as reward or punishment

X

More work needs done

6. Limit access to foods of low nutritive value

X

7. Hands washed before meals

X

Setting aside designated time is highly encouraged at all levels.

Health Education

1. Health education taught in all grades

X

Outside resources are used to supplement instruction.

2. Active learning strategies encouraged

X

Brain Breaks are emphasized.

3. Professional development provided to all staff

X

4. Essential topics on physical activity and healthy eating are emphasized 

X

5. Essential topics on preventing 

drug, tobacco, vaping and alcohol use

X

Physical Activity

1. Physical Activity law

X

2. Health related physical fitness

X

3. Students active at least 50% of the time

X

4. Promote community physical activities by allowing access

X

All schools allow use of their building after hours.

5. Professional development for teachers

X

We can elevate our PE program by expanding professional development

6. Adjust activities for special health care needs

X

Activities are modified and additional resources can be used.

7. Playground meets safety standards

X

Nutrition Services

1. Eating breakfast and lunch is encouraged

X

2. Variety of nutritious foods are offered

X

3. Low-fat and skim milk are available

X

4. Meals include appealing low-fat items

X

5. Healthy food and beverage choices are provided.

X

6. Adequate time is provided to eat

X

7. Professional development for food service staff

X

Managers and staff meet the professional development training requirements annually.

8. Cafeterias are clean, safe and staff is pleasant towards customers

X

Updated graphics and improved color schemes 

School Health Services

1. Health and safety promotion for students and families

X

2. 2. Student medical information maintained

X

3. Identify and refer students with health problems affected by nutrition and/or physical activity

X

Getting new, updated information from parents in a timely fashion is encouraged.

4. Ensure immediate and reliable access to medications for students

X

Nurses at each school has improved attendance.

5. Health Screenings Provided

X

Vision, Hearing and

School Counseling, Psychological and Social Services

1. Health and safety promotions for students and families

X

Red Ribbon Week 

2. Collaborate with staff

X

3. Identify and refer students with health problems affected by nutrition or physical activity

X

4. Provide intervention for At Risk students

X

Use of Interventionists, Social Workers and Attendance promotions and Family Resource

Health Promotion for Staff

1. Health screenings provided

X

2. Promote staff participation in wellness activities

X

3. Provide programs for staff on physical /fitness

X

4. Programs for staff on healthy eating/weight management

X

Partner with Healthier TN

5. Encourage staff and their families to make healthy choices

X

Family and Community Involvement

1. Educate families

X

2. Promote effective parenting strategies

X

3. Provide community access to school facilities

X

Available as needed

4. Students and family involvement in planning meals

X

Input is continual