Policy: 6702

Title: Wellness
Section: 6000 - Management Support

Status: Active

Adopted: July 29, 2025

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Wellness

The board recognizes that a healthy school environment prepares students for college, careers, and successful futures. Students who engage in regular exercise are more likely to learn in the classroom. The board supports the district’s value on health, physical education, and physical activity at all grade levels to enhance the well-being of the district’s students. Therefore, it is the policy of the board to emphasize health education and physical education and provide students with opportunities for physical activity.

Wellness Policy

 Participation in various federal programs related to nutrition, including the National School Lunch Program,

the School Breakfast Program, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA Smart Snacks in

School nutrition standards, require a wellness policy. The district will address and follow its comprehensive

wellness policy, including monitoring annually.

 

Cross References:	2124 - Physical Education and Health Class
	4260 - Use of School Facilities
	6700 - Nutrition
Legal References:	RCW 28A.210.365 Food choice, physical activity, childhood fitness - Minimum standards - District waiver or exemption policy
	2 CFR Part 200 - Procurement
	7 CFR, Parts 210 and 220
	7 CFR, Part 245.5

 

Management Resources:	Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program

Adoption Date: 07.30.2025

*Previously included in 6700 Nutrition and Physical Fitness which was adopted 07/28/2005.
Ferndale School District
Revised Dates:

*Previously included in 6700 Nutrition and Physical Fitness which was revised 02.25.10; 09.30.14; 03.31.15