Active and Healthy Schools Survey

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During School


Are healthy snacks available to students? *
Are nutritious and healthy choices offered in school vending machines? *
Are healthy eating reminders located throughout the school? *
Are students offered at least three activity breaks of 3- to 5-minutes in length throughout the school day (not including recess or lunchtime)? *
Are activity-promoting prompts and signs posted throughout the school? *
 

Curriculum


Does the PE program meet two or more days per week? *
Is a physical activity program offered to teachers and staff? *
Are students offered the opportunity to earn the President’s Challenge Active Lifestyle Award? *
Are Activity Contracts (similar to those in the President's Challenge Active Lifestyle Award) used to increase physical activity outside the school day? *
Does the school curriculum include a unit on healthy food choices? *
 

Recess/Lunch


Are students offered at least 15 minutes of recess daily? *
Are students offered 20 minutes or more of physical activity after lunchtime? *
Are healthy lunches (as certified by a school health agent) offered to students? *
For students who bring their lunches to school, are model lunch program recommendations available? *
 

After School


Is an after-school activity program available? *
Are social support programs promoting physical activity available (such as "Walking Buddies" and small-group activity programs)? *
Are communications sent home to parents periodically to promote family activities? *
Does the school offer evening/weekend programs to encourage family activity and healthy eating? *
Is a newsletter sent home to parents encouraging healthy eating habits? *