1. Jenkins Independent School District
School Physical Activity Environment Assessment
Elementary: Recess: 10 minutes daily
Physical Education (2-5 grades): 45 minutes once per week
Middle School: Recess: 9 minutes daily
Physical Education: 48 minutes
daily
High School: Recess: 9 minutes daily
Physical Education: 48 minutes
Advanced PE (9-10 grades): minutes daily
Nutrient Analysis
Averaged over the course of a week, lunch menus offered in our schools provide the following:
Elementary K-5 Average Calories 620
Avg % of Sat. Fat 8%
Sodium Avg 1180 mg
Middle High 6-8 Average Calories 654
Avg % of Sat. Fat 8.06%
High School 9-12 Average Calories 754
Avg % of Sat. Fat 9.41%
Jenkins Independent School District .
Nutrition & Physical
Activity Report Card
2016/17
The data presented above is a summary from the assessment of our physical activity environment.
All teachers of physical education use an age-appropriate, sequential physical education curriculum that is consistent with national or state standards for physical education.
The Jenkins Independent School District is dedicated to serving nutritious meals and providing multiple physical activity opportunities as a means of helping our students reach proficiency.
Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010
The Jenkins Independent School Child Nutrition Program is accredited in meeting the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) 2010 provisions. The Federal nutrition standards have been implemented in stages, to ensure that meals are healthier, well-balanced and provide students the nutrition they need to succeed at school. A student must take a minimum of a fruit or vegetable at breakfast and at lunch to complete their meal.
 Our playgrounds are modern, safe and available to the public at large on a year-round basis. An exercise center is open daily at the Jenkins Middle High Campus.

2. Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant
National School Lunch
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was conceived in 1946 as a “measure of national security to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation’s children.” School districts receive federal reimbursement for each school lunch served that meets the United States Department of Agriculture nutrition guidelines. These guidelines promote meal quality while commodity donations help the farmer and help schools keep down meal prices.
Federal regulations require that we offer minimum portion sizes of meat, fruit and/or vegetable (which include minimum subgroups of red/orange, green leafy and legumes), grains/breads (over 51% whole grain) and fluid milk during every lunch meal service. The portion sizes are designed to meet the needs of growing children and, as a rule, we increase the sizes as the children grow older. We offer fruits and vegetables every day. The menu cycle provides for variety and allows us to make the most efficient use of donated commodities. We offer 1% and skim milk in a variety of flavors, as well as 100% fruit and vegetable juices.
The school food service consistently follow practices that ensure healthier foods are purchased and prepared for service. Meats are roasted, baked or broil rather than frying. Vegetables are prepared by steaming or baking. Nonstick sprays are used rather than grease or oil.
An analysis of our lunch menus is found elsewhere in this report card.
School Breakfast
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) was established in School districts receive federal reimbursement for each school breakfast served that meets the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition guidelines.
Studies show that children who participate in the School Breakfast Program have significantly higher standardized achievement test scores than non-participants. Children with access to school breakfast also had significantly reduced absence and tardiness rates. . .
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant
The Burdine Elementary Campus participates in the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant. The purpose of this grant is to provide fresh fruit or vegetables to elementary students 3-5 times per week.
Summer Food Service Program
The Jenkins Independent participates in the Summer Food Service Program to provide free breakfast and lunch during the summer months when school is not in session.
Community Eligibility Provision
All students receive all breakfast, lunch and snacks free of charge under the Community Eligibility Provision.
All food and nutrition services staff meet or exceed the annual continuing education/training hours required by USDA’s Professional Standards requirements
Adequate time to eat school meals with students having at least 10 minutes to eat breakfast and at least 20 minutes to eat lunch
The school food service consistently follow practices that ensure healthier foods are purchased and prepared for service: Meat is roasted, baked or broiled rather than fried, vegetables are prepared by steaming or baking and using very little or no fat, cook with nonstick spray rather than using grease or oil.
Cafeterias are clean, safe and pleasant.
Family/student events include Grandparents Luncheon and Thanksgiving Lunch
Activities are celebrated throughout the year to bring awareness of the importance of eating a nutritious breakfast and lunch. National School Lunch week is celebrated in October and National School Breakfast week is celebrated in March.
Health education along with student taste testing is provided to encourage and promote good eating habits.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C ; (2) fax: (202) ; or (3) This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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* The Jenkins Independent School District does not contract with retail establishments to provide entrée items, such as pizza and sub sandwiches to our schools.
* A list of all food and beverage items available to students during the day will be provided upon request.
* Food and beverage items sold as extras on the cafeteria lines meet the Smart Snacks requirements as defined by USDA. These standards are designed to limit access to items with little or no nutrient density. No sales from vending machines or school stores take place until 30 minutes after the last lunch period ends.