Health and Wellness School Improvement Priority
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Section I: School Information
School Name: Marion Math, Science and Technology Magnet School
School LEA Number: 1804-025
School Year: 2019-2020
Section II: Needs Assessment
School Health Index Assessment
Check box if completing the SHI Assessment online
Check box if the school completed the pdf version of the SHI Assessment, upload the Completed Overall Score Card and the School Health Improvement Plan to the Health & Wellness Folder.

If completing the SHI Assessment online, a reference number must be provided.

Reference Number: Avon331030
​Reviewer Comments:
Body Mass Index (BMI)


The school has conducted an analysis of the School Level Body Mass Index screening data.
Develop a brief narrative of student BMI trends based on the analysis of the data.

The 2018/2019 BMI classifications for students in the Marion Math, Science and Technology Magnet School indicate that out of 274 males assessed, 54.7% were considered to be healthy or underweight. Fourteen point six percent were considered overweight and 30.7% were obese. The information concerning the 163 females who were assessed is that 55.8% were healthy or underweight, 19% were considered overweight and 25.2% were obese.

According to the Marion School District Health Coordinator, these percentages are comparable to results from previous years.


​​Other Health and Wellness Related Data​​ (Optional)


​Develop a brief narrative of other health and wellness data. (Optional)
Reviewer Comments:
​Section III: Health and Wellness Goals

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: The LEA will provide coordination and support to create a healthy nutrition environment for students.​ 
​Goal 1 Measurable Objective

MST will increase their coordination efforts and supports in order to help create and promote a healthy nutrition environment for all students.  

Goal 1
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
The MST teacher will attend “Farm to School” training during the summer of 2019. Becky Northcutt Summer of 2019
A state of the art greenhouse will be built on the campus of MST Dr. Glen Fenter, Superintendent Fall, 2019
A teacher experienced in greenhouse education with students will be hired to oversee the new greenhouse. Dr. Glen Fenter, Superintendent July, 2019
A staff member will attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom to help support the greenhouse. Donna Dillahunty Summer of 2019
​Reviewer Comments:
​Goal 2: The LEA will provide coordination and support to create an environment that promotes physical activity and provides quality physical education for students.
​Goal 2 Measurable Objective

MST will increase their coordination efforts and supports in order to help create and promote an environment that promotes physical activity and provides quality physical education for students. 

Goal 2
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
The physical education teacher will work with the UAMS Community Health Coordinator and the Crittenden County Extension Agency to bring health related curriculum to MST students. Becky Northcutt September, 2019-April, 2020
​Reviewer Comments:
​Goal 3: The LEA will provide professional development for school staff that promotes healthy nutrition and physical activity.
​Goal 3 Measurable Objective

MST will focus on providing professional development for school staff that promotes healthy nutrition and physical activity.

Goal 3
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
MST Wellness Committee will meet at least quarterly during the 2019/2020 academic year. Becky Northcutt Quarterly
​Reviewer Comments:
​Goal 4: (Optional) ​​The LEA will provide coordination to support a safe and healthy learning environment.
​Goal 4 Measurable Objective
Goal 4
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
​Reviewer Comments:
​Reviewer Response:
ADE Reviewed
​​Reviewer Comments:

No revisions are needed at this time. Proceed to the Submissions Tab, and click the submit button in order to complete the submissions process. Thank you, AEW 10/29/19

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