Arkansas
Health and Wellness School Improvement Priority
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Section I: School Information
School Name: Pocahontas High School
School LEA Number: 61-03
School Year: 2018-2019
Section II: Needs Assessment
School Health Index Assessment
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If completing the SHI Assessment online you must provide a Reference Number.
Reference Number: Poca469120
Reviewer Comments:
Body Mass Index (BMI)


The school can verify the analysis of the School Level Body Mass Index screening data conclusions.
Description/Conclusion

Pocahontas High School nurse, Tracy Gholson, assesses tenth grade BMI each year. The Health and Wellness Committee annually reviews and analyzed the BMI results of each school, and creates annual goals to improve the overall health and wellness of students.  Although there was a change in the number of tenth graders from last year, the results are listed below:

51.1% of males in grade 10 were healthy or underweight. This number decreased by 4.7%.  20.2% of males in grade 10 were overweight. This number decreased by 1% from last year.  28.7% were obese.  The number of students that are males in grade 10 that were obese increased by 5.6%.


50.6% of females in grade 10 were healthy or underweight. This number increased by 1.8%.  23.4% of females in grade 10 were overweight. This number increased by 4.8% from last year. 26% were obese.  The number of students that are females in grade 10 that were obese decreased by 6.6%.

​​Other health and wellness related data​​ (Optional)

​Description/Conclusion
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Section III: Health and Wellness Goals

​(Provide a detailed description of each required activity)


Indicate the LEA’s compliance with the following Act 1220 requirements:​


The LEA will coordinate with child nutrition personnel to ensure menus are reviewed quarterly by the district wellness committee.
The LEA will ensure that the district policy is in compliance with state and federal mandates.
Goal 1: How will the LEA provide coordination and support to create a healthy nutrition environment for students? {Requirements: see 1 required activity.}
Goal 1 Measurable Objective

Family and Consumer Science Classes will discuss healthy food choices and how to create healthy meals.

Goal 1
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
FACS classes will discuss healthy food choices and how to create healthy meals. Amy Lynch - FACS teacher Throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
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Goal 2: How will the LEA provide coordination and support to create an environment that promotes physical activity and provides quality physical education for students? {Requirements: see 2 required activities.}
Goal 2 Measurable Objective

PE teachers will provide activities to help students exercise. PE teachers will follow state standards.

Athletic extra-curricular activities will be provided outside of the school dayl.

Goal 2
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
PE teachers will provide activities to help students exercise. PE Teachers Throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
Athletic extra-curricular activities will be provided outside of the school day. Coaches Throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
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Goal 3: How will the LEA provide professional development for school staff on nutrition and physical activity? {Requirements: see 1 required activity.}
Goal 3 Measurable Objective

The nurse will provide professional development concerning health and well being.

Goal 3
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
The nurse will provide professional development concerning health and well-being. Nurse/Principal Summer professional development.
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Goal 4: (Optional) ​​How does the school address other health disparities trending among students identified from the Needs Assessment?
Goal 4 Measurable Objective
Goal 4
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
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​Reviewer Response:
ADE Reviewed
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