2024 Active RVA School Certification Application

Information about the application

How To Use This Application

Applying to be an Active RVA-Certified School is easy. Here are some tips:

No two schools are the same and so no two schools will have the same physical activity programs. Tell us about how your school has worked to specifically support your community and don't worry about how you compare to other schools.

Use this application as a jumping-off point! The initiatives and programs we ask about could spur your school to try new things. As you review the application, consider how you can start experimenting with the programs we reference.

Be as specific as you can in your answers. We love to hear real life stories of schools-in-action!

Don't sweat every detail. The key thing is to complete the application and we'll work with you from there!

How We Use This Application

This is not a test! Your answers to our application give us a window on your school's programs and context, but we don't rule anyone out based on an answer to any one question.

Questions are welcome! Contact us at anytime if we can help you with this application OR help you plan new and improved programs for your school

General Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

Job Title

School Information

School Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Size (number of students)

School Website (URL)

School Facebook Page (URL)

School Twitter Handle (@xxxxx)

Sharing ideas

Would you be open to having a story about your school and programs produced by Active RVA?

YesNo

Would you be open to sharing any of your programs and best practices with other area schools?

YesNo

Would you be interested in networking with other Active RVA Certified Schools?

YesNo

Policies and Standards

Inside the Classroom: Check all that apply. If you're not sure, or if the question isn't relevant to your school, please leave it blank.

Our students attend less than 30 minutes or P.E. per weekOur students attend between 30-50 minutes of P.E. per weekOur students attend between 50-100 minutes of P.E. per weekOur students attend more than 100 minutes of P.E. per weekAt least 50 percent of our P.E. class time is spent doing moderately intense physical activityWe provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess that promotes physical activity (beyond what is promoted in P.E. classes)

Tell us more - what are the best policies and standards you have for your classrooms? How do they work? What have the results been?

Staff and Faculty: Check all that apply. If you're not sure, or if the question isn't relevant to your school, please leave it blank.

Our school/local government encourages staff and faculty walking, running, or biking clubsOur school/local government encourages staff and faculty to walk, bike, or take public transit to workOur school/local government covers the cost of health diagnostic screenings for staff and faculty outside of what is covered under the health insurance plan and/or organizes on-site screenings

Tell us more - what are the best policies and standards your have for your faculty and staff? How do they work? What have the results been?

Tracking and Measurement

Check all that apply. If you're not sure, or if the question isn't relevant to your school, please leave it blank.

Our school has methods to document that our recess time is physically activeOur school measures how many students bike or walk to school and how oftenPrograms are in place to measure the effectiveness of curriculum-based student physical activity programsPrograms are in place to measure the effectiveness of before and after-school physical activity programs and fitness clubsPrograms are in place to measure the effectiveness of staff/faculty physical activity and wellness initiatives

Tell us more - how do you track and measure the effectiveness of your efforts to promote physical activity across your school community? What have you learned?

Leadership and External Communication

Check all that apply. If you're not sure, or if the question isn't relevant to your school, please leave it blank.

We have external communication (newsletters, websites, etc.) for students and families about physical activity programs, events, etc.Our school's principal/senior administration are vocal leaders in communications to staff, students, and familiesOur school has a wellness committeeOur school has a champion, either on staff or a community volunteer, that advocates for physical education and wellness initiativesOur school principal/senior administration is actively engaged and/or participates in the school's P.E. and staff/faculty wellness initiativesOur school's principal/senior administration attends wellness initiative activitiesOur school's principal/senior administration integrates wellness into our strategic plan

Tell us more - how do your school's leaders champion and elevate your physical activity programs? How do you promote leadership within programs? How are you communicating effectively about them? What have the results been of your leadership and communications?

Last Thoughts, Sum It Up!

What might set your school apart? What makes your programs unique, effective, and suited to succeed for your school community?

How do you get kids moving outside of P.E?

Any helpful failures to report? What hasn't worked and why?

What would you try if you could, and what's stopped you?

What else would you like us to know about your school and your efforts to promote and integrate physical activity?