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Teaching of nutrition and physical fitness education is supported
by District Policy #19-24SP1, which requires use of district
adopted materials, skills based content focused, and professional
development Health Education mandates.
- Elementary School: 20 lessons / grade level / year
- Middle School: 30 hours / grade level /year
- High School: One semester
graduation requirement
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Physical Education is mandated by
District and State Education Codes as follows:
- Elementary School: 200 minutes / 10 days (K-6)
- Middle School: 400 minutes / 10 days
- High School: 2 years
of 400 minutes / 10 days, and SFUSD swim test
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The SFUSD School Board adopted Resolution # 211-12A8 to create
a District policy related to healthy eating and physical activity.
The full text of the policy and more specific information related
to implementation is available at the SFUSD
Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee website.
Policy Key
Points . . .
SFUSD Nutrition Standard
All
school food must meet USDA nutritional standards: Breakfast/
Lunch Programs, food sold and snack programs. In addition,
SFUSD has established a Nutrition Standard for other snacks
and beverages.
Summary of the SFUSD Nutrition Standard
- Beverages may include only: plain bottled water, 100 percent
fruit juice, blends of 100 percent fruit juice and water
with no added sweetener, and one percent or fat free milk.
- Entrees/snacks/side dishes may be no more than 30 percent
calories from fat, with no more than 10 percent calories
from saturated and trans fat, and be no more than 35 percent
sugar by weight. In addition, snacks and side dishes must
contain specified levels of vitamins, minerals, protein,
and fiber.
School Environment
Principals and staff will promote a school environment supportive
of healthy eating, through role modeling, serving nutritious
food at school meetings and events, and by refraining from
using candy and snacks of minimal nutritional value as rewards
for students.
Vending
Vending machines may carry only beverages and snacks, which
meet district nutrition standards.
Student/Parent Run Food Sales
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Number
Allowable
per Year
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When |
SFUSD
Nutrition Standard |
Notes |
| Student-Run Food Sales |
All levels |
4 - per state law |
Anytime |
Yes |
Clubs may also make money through SNS profit sharing
program. |
Parent-Run Food Sales (Level specific) |
All levels |
Unlimited |
After end of school day |
Yes |
For items on District-approved list |
Elementary and Middle Schools |
10 |
After 5pm, weekends and holidays |
No |
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High School |
Unlimited |
After 5pm, weekends and holidays |
No |
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- Physical Education Model Content Standards (pdf)
These standards provide guidance for developing physical education programs by identifying what each student in California should know and have the ability to do in each grade level.
- Nutrition Competencies for California's Children (pdf)
These standards cover ten areas critical to effective, comprehensive nutrition education and reflect current knowledge of nutrition science and how eating habits effect health.
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Additional District and State policy
mandates related to nutrition and physical education: SFUSD
Nutrition/Physical Education Related Policies (pdf) |
