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Richmond Public Schools…

Richmond Public Schools…. Healthy Choices , Healthy Minds. RPS Mission Statement.

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Richmond Public Schools…

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  1. Richmond Public Schools… Healthy Choices, Healthy Minds

  2. RPS Mission Statement • The mission of the Richmond Public Schools, is to lead our students to extraordinary, honorable lives as inspirational global leaders who shape the future with intellect, integrity, and compassion through challenging, engaging learning experiences guided by highly qualified, passionate educators in partnership with families and communities

  3. RPS strategic plan Action Plans… • Design, develop, and implement new buildings and technology infrastructure that are adaptable to the evolving needs of individuals and communities • Engage all facets of the community as partners in accomplishing our mission and objectives

  4. Oak GROVE –bellemeade elem Scheduled opening January 2, 2013

  5. Broad rock Elem. Scheduled opening January 2, 2013

  6. Martin luther king middle Scheduled opening 2014

  7. Huguenot high school Scheduled opening 2015

  8. Goal for school facilities… • To become ‘hubs’ of the communities. • Provide services for the areas. • Community outreach • After-hour, weekend and summer use of school facilities all driven by community input. • The city of Richmond and Richmond Public Schools hosted a series of public forums to gather feedback on how the community would like to use school facilities.

  9. Governor’s Career and Technical Education Academy For STEM in Richmond Purpose… • Establish an innovative Governor’s Career and Technical Academy to focus on STEM careers. • Meet the U.S. goal as the economic and technological leader of the global marketplace of the 21st century.

  10. STEM Pathway… • Therapeutic Services Pathway • Intro to Health & Medical Sciences • Medical Terminology • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Emergency Medical Technician I, II, and III • Sports Medicine I & II

  11. Career & technical healthcare education at richmond tech… • Dental Assistant I & II • Emergency Medical Technician I, II & III • Health Careers Interpretation • Introduction to Health & Medical Services • Medical Systems Administration • Medical Terminology • Nurse Assistant I & II • Nutrition and Wellness • Pharmacy Technician I & II • Sports Medicine I & II

  12. Wellness policy Goals… • Framework for schools to make positive changes that will increase wellness • Guidelines to strengthen school nutrition and physical activity programs • Address issues that underlie soaring rates of overweight children • Provide students with healthier food options

  13. Wellness policy Health Care Partners… • Smile Virginia Mobile Dental Van • Delta Dental • Lens Crafters

  14. Wellness policy Community agencies… • Head Start • Virginia Preschool Initiative • Prevent Blindness • Private Medical Community • Richmond City Health District • Richmond City Health District • Richmond City Social Services

  15. Wellness policy Defined Plans For… • Anaphylaxis • Asthma Management • Allergy Management Includes… Policy Training Responsibilities Management

  16. Wellness challenges • Students eligibility for free exams/lab test follow ups • Individualized fitness plan • Financial & Other Incentives • Weight Loss Challenge initiative with opportunity to win prizes, incentives,etc. “Fit For Life” “Get Fit on Route 66”

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