Policies & Practices Ideal fit for learning School

Ideal School

The ideal fit for learning school will have policies that:

  • Provide daily physical education/activity beyond the state-required minimum;
     
  • Provide heath and nutrition education program with information to parents;
     
  • Provide nutritious breakfasts and lunches for all students;
     

The ideal fit for learning school will include the following practices:

  • Healthy foods are available in the cafeteria, vending machines, and at special events.
     
  • Freshly prepared foods are provided for students;
     
  • Adequate time is allocated for the completion of meals;
     
  • Students who bring lunch are educated to include healthy foods;
     
  • P.E. teachers are part of the school staff;
     
  • Organized physical activities, sports, and games take place before, during and after school.
     
  • Noontime and recess games such as jump rope, basketball, softball, and relay races occur daily.
     
  • The school health care system includes basic health, vision and dental screening;
     
  • Students take the initiative to keep their school facility and campus clean.
     

For information regarding the mandated USDA Wellness Policy visit www.csfsa.org.

Local Wellness Policy

'Pasta Bowl' Serves ffl
Charity dinner featuring members of the San Francisco 49ers included fit for learning™ in the programs that were recipients of the fund-raising activities this year.
New ffl Coordinator
Michelle Mount, formerly a K-6 principal in the Cupertino Union School District, has taken on the role of ffl coordinator.
Recognition for ffl Campaign
Both the state and national school public relations associations have honored the campaign to promote ffl.
ffl Supporters Honored
School leaders and supporters of the SCCOE’s fit for learning program were honored at a first-annual “Recognition Event” at San Jose’s Tech Museum.
Program Awards - Read about recognition and honors that have come to ffl.
A Classroom and Its Pledge - To see how a group of students in San Jose worked to become fit for learning, watch this video.
Starting a Revolution - K.R. Smith teacher Peter Pham, whose class was the subject of the video, describes how fit for learning changed how he teaches—and how he lives.
 
Get the Guide
Need a copy of the fit for learning Resource Guide? You can download it here.
District Wellness Policies - View the policies that local districts have implemented to foster student wellness.