Frederick Campus - Maryland School for the Deaf

Nutrition/Wellness Policy
The Maryland School for the Deaf Board of Trustees and Administration is aware that childhood obesity has
reached epidemic levels throughout the country. Overweight children are at higher risk for developing severe
long-term health problems, and overweight children can be affected by discrimination, psychological stress, and
low self-esteem. It also recognizes that students need adequate, nourishing food in order to grow, learn and
maintain good health. It further recognizes that significant research indicates a positive relationship between
adequate nutrition and learning resulting in academic success. For these reasons, the Superintendent or the
designee will ensure that all foods available to students during school hours shall be:
� Selected so as to contribute to the student’s nutritional well-being and the prevention of disease;
� Prepared in ways that will appeal to students, retain nutritive quality and foster lifelong healthful eating
habits;
� Provided to give a variety of healthful choices at all times.
All employees of the school will support the implementation of the Nutrition Policy and parents/guardians will be
encouraged to support the school’s nutrition policy efforts. Healthy food choices (fresh fruits and vegetables,
whole grains, dairy products) will be promoted in school activities involving staff, students and community.
The Superintendent shall ensure that food sales by school-related groups and the use of vending machines are
in compliance with state and federal law. Food sold to students on school premises during school hours,
through vending machines and by student sales will meet or exceed nutritional standards. The sale of all foods
of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) is prohibited from 12:01 a.m. until the end of the standard school day.
Parental Media Consent
Parents will be asked to complete a media permission form upon their child’s admission to MSD, allowing
pictures or videotape footage of their child for diverse MSD publications or MSD relevant webpage footage.
This form will last for the duration of the student’s enrollment. Thereafter, any changes to the permission form
should be directed to the Campus Principal.
Pets
Students are not permitted to keep pets of any kind in their rooms or anywhere on campus with the exception of
Hearing Ear Dogs as approved by the Director of Student Affairs.
Phone Calls or Pager Messages During School Hours
Elementary and middle school students are not permitted to carry a pager or phone with them during school
hours. High school students may carry them but are not permitted to send any text messages, make any
phone calls, or access the internet during class time; however teachers may permit usage during class time for
instructional purposes. Personal communication devices are not to be used on any of MSD’s networks. Any
personal communication devices used inappropriately will be confiscated and the student subject to
consequences. MSD is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal communication devices.
Students are encouraged to label the device and to record the device’s serial number. An Assistant Principal
can authorize the use of personal communication devices when deemed appropriate.
Rating for Movies/TV Programs and Video Games
The following rating policy is for all employees/students whether the movie is being shown for recreational
purposes in the Student Life program or educational purposes during classroom time:
� Movies rated "G" or "PG" may be shown to all audiences without parental permission.
� Movies rated "PG-13" must have prior parental written consent to be shown if the student is under the age
of 13.
� Movies rated “R” may be shown on campus to students 17 years of age and over with prior parental
written consent and prior approval by the Principal or his/her designee.
Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 50