Jackson Township Elementary
1-800-433-0746
Good Practice Model
Jackson Township Elementary
Successful model:
Superintendent: Mr. William Schad
Principle: Jeff Fritz
Approximate School Size: 400
School: Jackson Township Elementary
Name: Lynn Stoelting
E-mail: stoeltil@clay.k-12.in.us
General Information
Lyn incorporates the height and weight measurements into their fitness program that incorporates several screenings. She measures the students in gym class and builds the measurements into a rotation. Each child goes into the health office to be measured. Last year she measured grades 1, 3 and 5 totaling 180 children. It took her one day and approximately 15 minutes for each class. She did not use a volunteer.
Good Practice Tips
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Have one child go into the room to be measured at a time.
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Do screenings in gym class.
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Use a digital scale where only the screener can see the weight measurement. The digital scale can be purchased through the School Nurse Supply Catalog. It cost $169. It is easy to carry, goes up to 400 pounds, and uses a battery or AC adapter.
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Have your spreadsheet completed and saved on the computer so you can easily enter the data. Have IT person download student name and student test number before you start measuring.
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Have student names in alphabetical order on the spreadsheet.
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Have students rotate in alphabetical order.
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Use laptop and enter data as you measure students.
