ACADEMY 360 DENVER COUNTY 1
AKRON ELEMENTARY AKRON R-1
ALAMOSA RE-11J
BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY DOUGLAS COUNTY RE 1
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ACADEMY 360 DENVER COUNTY 1
Academy 360 ’ s mission and vision is to serve the whole child — mind , body , and character . From the very
beginning , the school has sustained systematic efforts to advance the understanding that health and wellness should be embedded at the core of school culture . This is conveyed by a simple handshake . Each morning , a member of the school leadership team greets every student . Students literally feel that they are known , loved , and welcome at school .
AKRON ELEMENTARY AKRON R-1
Akron Elementary engaged with community partners , parents and students to support and promote the school ’ s health and wellness program . Here are a few examples of collaborative efforts :
• The local newspaper featured articles / pictures of students and parents ;
• Washington County Connections promoted healthy habits at health and safety fairs ;
• Parents raised money from local grocery stores , Lions Clubs , Walmart , and other businesses ; and ,
ALAMOSA RE-11J
Alamosa leadership played an integral role in promoting health and wellness throughout the district . The Assistant Superintendent and elementary Dean of Students were acting facilitators on the Wellness Committee . Wellness was incorporated into the evaluation process and principals supported these efforts . Teachers were required to set goals as part of an annual educator effectiveness process . This past year , one of those goals was a wellness goal . Incorporating wellness into evaluations embedded a healthy culture and established district-wide accountability .
BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY DOUGLAS COUNTY RE 1
Bear Canyon ’ s school psychologist gave students a Social and Emotional Survey to evaluate important factors including friendship , feelings of happiness , feelings of physical safety , and feelings of trust in adults at the school . The data were used to identify students struggling with social factors and helped the school monitor how kids are feeling in school . The school is now implementing practices around anti-bullying to ensure their students feel engaged , safe and included .
• Students were members of the Parent Teacher Student Organization and the Rockin ’ Rams Refuel Team .