Health and Wellness School Improvement Priority
Health and Wellness School Improvement Priority
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Section I: School Information
School Name: Marion High School
School LEA Number: 1804-015
School Year: 2019-2020
Section II: Needs Assessment

When creating a new school health index assessment for the school year, be sure to include the following school health topics: nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco use by checking the box for each area.

Schools are required to complete the following modules: 1,2,3,4, 10 and 11, along with the Plan for Improvement.

​Online version of the SHI Assessment

​Elementary PDF version of the SHI Assessment

Middle/High PDF version of the SHI 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: Mari750643
​Reviewer Comments:


​Schools may access the most recent published BMI data using the following website:​

Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) Public School BMI Reports​​​


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 latest BMI data from 2018-2019 results are: males 10th grade overweight 19.7%, obese 24.4%, and 55.9% at a healthy or underweight rate. The 10th grade females are: overweight 17.5%, obese 25.2%, and 57.3% at a healthy or underweight rateoverweight/obese. A trend is that anywhere from 42% of 10th graders at MHS fall into the overweight/obese category. 10th graders seem to be an at-risk grade level since over half fall into the overweight/obese category. Since 10th grade is the only grade that MHS required to measure for BMI data, 10th grade is the at-risk grade level for overweight/ obese at MHS. Sub-population data is neither required nor provided on the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement Public School BMI Reports.

​Other Related Health and Wellness Hint:
Vision and hearing screening data (Source: eSchool)
Alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, and violence (Source: Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment https://arkansas.pridesurveys.com/)
Chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, etc.) (Source: School Nurse Survey District Report)
Behavioral health (Source: Office/Behavior Referrals) 
Additional school health index assessment modules:
  • Module 5: School Health Services
  • Module 6: School Counseling, psychological, and Social Services
  • Module 7: Social and Emotional Climate
  • Module 8: Physical Environment
  • Module 9: Employee Wellness and Health Promotion
​​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.
Develop a measurable objective for improving outcomes related to the School Health Index (SHI) Module 4: Nutrition Environment and Services.  The school should provide activities, person responsible and a timeline based on the plan for improvement generated by the school health index.

​Note: Activities must include the provision of grade-appropriate nutrition education for all grade levels.
​Goal 1: The LEA will provide coordination and support to create a healthy nutrition environment for students.​ 
​Goal 1 Measurable Objective

A member of the faculty (David Clark/ Health/Pe Teacher) will serve on the Wellness Committee for the district. This Wellness Committee reviews the monthly menus quarterly. Guidelines to promote a healthy nutritional environment for all students will be followed.

Goal 1
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
Victoria Phillips, Director of Food Services, emails the district’s Wellness Committee members a copy of the schools’ menus monthly to ensure that healthy food choices are being chosen. These are reviewed quarterly during scheduled meetings held by Julie Coveny. Victoria Phillips, Food Service Director August, 2019-May, 2020
The school’s principal ensures that students receive grade-appropriate nutrition education through grade level meetings. Teachers are informed of their grade level expectations. The school is a peanut-free zone, and students are educated about food allergies. Courses are offered in food and nutrition and nutrition and wellness. Paul Johnston, Principal August, 2019-May, 2020
The district’s wellness policy is in compliance with federal and state mandates and reviewed annually by the committee. Victoria Phillips, Food Service Director August, 2019-May, 2020
​Reviewer Comments:
​​Develop a measurable objective for improving outcomes related to the School Health Index (SHI).  Module 3: Physical Education and Physical Activity Programs. The school should provide activities, person responsible and a timeline based on the plan for improvement generated by the school health index.

​Note: Activities must include the provision of physical activity across the curriculum for all grade levels.
​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

MHS promotes physical activity and provides quality physical education for students in various forms. Physical education teachers are hired to teach such classes as PE, strength and conditioning, etc. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as basketball, football, track/field, etc.

Goal 2
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
Marion High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities throughout the school year. Students are encouraged to participate in the sport of their choice. Paul Johnston, Principal August, 2019-May, 2020
Additional activities that promote physical activity are offered through "courses" held during after school activities through the 21st Century Learning Grant. Emily Hall, 21st Century Coordinator August, 2019-May, 2020
The newly resurfaced track at Patriot Stadium will be used to promote physical activities to the students and community. Paul Johnston, Principal and Emily Hall, 21st Century Coordinator August, 2019-May, 2020
​Reviewer Comments:
Develop a measurable objective for improving outcomes related to the School Health Index (SHI) Modules 1-4. The school should provide activities, person responsible and a timeline based on the plan for improvement generated by the school health index.

​Note: Activities may include professional development focused on staff wellness and healthy lifestyles and classroom resources for nutrition education or implementation of physical activity across curriculum.
​Goal 3: The LEA will provide professional development for school staff that promotes healthy nutrition and physical activity.
​Goal 3 Measurable Objective

David Clark, MHS representative on the District Wellness Committee will provide information that promotes healthy nutrition and physical activity.  Information that promotes heathly nutrition and physical activity will be shared with the staff during August professional development, PD emails from the principal, and/or through PLC meetings throughout the school year.  The information shared with the faculty(PD) will be obtained through District Wellness Committee Meetings, state standards and/or Commissioner's Memos.

Goal 3
Activity Person Responsible Timeline
David Clark will attend the District Wellness Committee Meetings. Paul Johnston, Principal August, 2019-May, 2020
Information shared during District Wellness Committee Meetings will be shared with the school's principal. David Clark, MHS Representative August, 2019-May, 2020
​Reviewer Comments:


This measurable objective may be used for improving outcomes related to any data sources referenced in Section II - Other Health and Wellness Related Data, including any additional School Health Index (SHI) modules completed. The school should provide activities, person responsible and a timeline to support the objective.
​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 4/14/2020

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