Our Wellness Policy

District Wellness Policy.pdf

District Wellness Plan.pdf

WellSAT Assessment Tool

WellSAT District Scorecard

Why a Wellness Policy?

Childhood Obesity& Diet Related Illness

Food Safe Rules

The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is the largest statewide survey of resiliency, protective factors, risk behaviors, and school climate in the nation. Across California, (Outside of California, click here), the CHKS has led to a better understanding of the relationship between students’ health behaviors and academic performance, and is frequently cited by state policymakers and the media as a critical component of school improvement efforts to help guide the development of more effective health, prevention, and youth development programs.

This anonymous assessment is recommended for students in grades 5, 7, 9, and 11. Fifth-grade parents will need to opt their child into the survey; Middle school parents will have the option to opt their child out of the survey. It is focused on the five most important areas for guiding school and student improvement:

• Student Connectedness, Learning Engagement/Motivation, and Attendance;

• School Climate, Culture, and Conditions;

• School Safety, including Violence Perpetration and Victimization/Bullying;

• Physical and Mental well-being and Social-Emotional learning; and

• Student Support, including Resilience-promoting Developmental Factors (caring relationships, high expectations, and meaningful participation).

GESD utilizes this data to serve as a resource and a self-reflection tool for our Local Control Accountability (LCAP). The information obtained through this survey informs how the district can better address student wellness as well as the culture and climate of our schools. 

More information can be found on the  California Healthy Kids Survey (C.H.K.S.) website. 

GESD CHKS 24/25

GESD CHKS 23/24

GESD CHKS 21/22

Siskiyou County CHKS 21/22

COMMING SOON 24/25 CHKS Surveys

SUPRVEYS WILL BE AVAILBE AND POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE.

Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) funds allocated to the California Department of Education (CDE) for school-based tobacco-use prevention education programs, the California Health and Safety Code Section 104430 requires at least two-thirds of the local assistance funds be allocated to local educational agencies (LEAs) for tobacco-use prevention, intervention, and cessation programs in schools.

The Facts on E-cigarettes and Young People

• 5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know

• Office of the U.S Surgeon General and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health

• Surgeon General’s Advisory on E-cigarette Use Among Youth

• E-cigarette fact Sheet

• E-cigarettes and young people

• It is not like you can buy a new Brain

• Parents Talk with your students about E-cigarettes

• Text to Quit Vaping

  Tobacco-Free Links

• CDC Electronic Cigarette Information

• AAP JUUL Factsheet - What Pediatricians and Families need to know

• JUUL on Good Morning America

• Flavors Hook Kids - Learn about the social and health effects of vaping - CA Tobacco Control Program

Grenada Elementary School District is committed to providing a coordinated school health system that supports and reinforces health literacy through health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, psychological and counseling services, health promotion for staff, a safe and healthy school environment, and parent/guardian and community involvement.

Our District has developed a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students. The policy was developed by the District Wellness Committee that includes teachers, parents, administrator, district Physical Education staff, allied health professionals, and nutrition services staff.

If you would like to participate in Wellness Policy reviews and updates by joining our District Wellness Committee or would like more information, please contact Keri Patti our Nutrition Services Director, at  keri.patti@grenada.k12.ca.us

Sharing the Message of Wellness

One of our goals is to share the message of nutrition and wellness via our department's Web site that emphasizes the importance of nutrition AND fitness. Our site provides information on the nutrition and fitness for teachers, parents, and students, as well as, a variety of learning tools.

Key Areas of our Wellness Policy

Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:

• Physical activity

• Nutrition Education

• Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness.

  Physical Education and Physical Activity Goal

  Physical education and activity procedures will follow the Physical Education District Policy and Procedures. ( BP 6142.7) Physical education and physical activity programs should be designed to foster and promote optimal physical fitness.

  Nutritional Guidelines for Foods and Beverages Available on School Campuses

  Nutritional standards for all food and beverages sold or served to students on campus will strictly adhere to all laws and regulations of the federal and state governments, as well as the Grenada Elementary School District Wellness Policy. 

  Nutritional Standards for Child Nutrition Programs

  All foods served through the Nutrition Services Department of the Grenada Elementary School District will meet or exceed all federal and state guidelines. Breakfast and lunch menus are analyzed for nutrient content to ensure that all dietary guidelines as required by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are met:

  School lunches meet one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A and C, and specific calorie levels by age group. Breakfasts meet one-fourth of the RDA.

  Program Implementation and Evaluation

  To help with the Wellness Policy implementation, the District Wellness Council will review the plan annually. 

  The Superintendent or designee shall report to the Board at least every three years on the implementation of this policy and any other Board policies related to health, nutrition, and physical activity.

  Posting Requirements

  GESD shall post the district’s policies and regulations on nutrition and physical activity in public view within the school cafeterias or in other central eating areas.

Definition of Discrimination and Harassment based on Sex:

• California Education Code § 230

• California Education Code § 221.8

Bullying, Speaking Out, Positive Behavior

• Stop Bullying 

• Students Speaking Out (SSO) program

Emergency, Safety, & Disaster Help

• Child Passenger Safety - information provided by the CDC

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

• Preventing Crime & Community Programs - San Diego County District Attorney

• Air Quality Index 

Health Education

• Letter to parents - elementary

• Letter to parents - middle school

• Opt-Out Form

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

Grenada Elementary School District is committed to the health and well-being of all students.   The district acknowledges that students learn best when their social and emotional health is tended to.   In addition, protecting the health and well-being of all students is of utmost importance to our school district. With this in mind, GESD offers a number of programs and services that promote student well-being and support suicide prevention.  These programs range from onsite crisis support, referrals to community counseling and training for students and staff.

GESD in coordination with the Siskiyou County Office of education has trained professional student support teams that work collaboratively with parents to ensure that social and emotional barriers to student learning are identified and addressed. If your student is experiencing distress or needs assistance with issues of well-being, please contact our school counselor or a site administrator.

Resources on youth well-being and suicide prevention can also be found below.  

• 988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline

• Unpacking Anxiety During Chaotic Times

• Teen Guide to Mental Health and Wellness - English | Spanish

• NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness

• El Equipo de Intervención de Crisis y Respuesta del Condado del Norte

• Suicide/Bullying Issue Brief - Suicide Prevention Resource Center 

• Suicide Prevention - CDC

• It's Up to Us - mental health resource

• Teen Mental Health Resource

• National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI

• Mental Health Services

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• Suicidal Thinking and Threats 

• District Policy on Pupil Suicide Prevention for Kindergarten through Grade 12  BP 5141.52

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline

  1-800-273-TALK

• The Trevor Lifeline  

  1-866-488-7386

Parent Support

• Tools for Schools Resource Database - online resource database for San Diego schools and families from Live Well Schools.

• Parent Further - a Search Institute resource for families 

• Special Education Parent Resources

• English Learner Parent Resources

• Alliance for a Healthier Generation - Healthy at Home

Resources for African American, Latino, Asian Pacific Islander, and Native American

• Each Mind Matters Materials for other diverse communities

Care

• Teen Guide To Substance Use Disorder, and Information

Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that was passed in 1972 to protect against discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment). In addition, Title IX protects transgender students and students who do not conform to gender stereotypes. State law also prohibits discrimination based on gender (sex), gender expression, gender identify, and sexual orientation. The preamble to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Title IX requires that each school district have at least one person designated as the Title IX Coordinator.

GESD Title IX Policies

California Department of Education Title IX Website

Harassment Policies

• Notice of Student Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment

• Annual Notification of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Rights and Responsibilities

• Sexual Harassment BP 5145.7

• Non-Discrimination/ Harassment BP 5145.3

• Hate Motivated Behavior BP 5145.9

• Bullying/ Cyber Bullying BP 5131.2

• California Department of Education: Equal Opportunity and Access Resources

Resources to Discuss School Shootings

• Supporting Students After a Mass Shooting

• SDCOE Resources for Educators and Families