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6.1.E. - Page 3 <br /> nutrition education curricula, and by instruction that meets the PE standards from <br /> kindergarten through fifth grade. <br /> Objective 5 - Program Evaluation: All partners will work together to develop and <br /> implement an evaluation plan that measures quality and impact. Partners will <br /> determine the desired outcomes of the program, adequately and continuously <br /> evaluate the program using quantitative and qualitative assessment tools such as <br /> fitness assessments and <br /> surveys, implement appropriate data collection and entry, use the information to <br /> improve and modify the program, ensure that positive changes and outcomes are <br /> sustained, and share the information with stakeholders. <br /> ANALYSIS <br /> Due to State budget cuts to the Redwood City School District (RCSD) several years <br /> ago, the physical education program was slashed. The Sequoia Healthcare District <br /> Board approved a large investment under their "Healthy Schools Initiative" to fill the <br /> critical need for children to be physically active during the school day. The Parks, <br /> Recreation and Community Services Department and the Peninsula Covenant <br /> Community Center partnered to provide a comprehensive physical education <br /> curriculum which proved to be very successful. Comments from administrators at the <br /> School District include: <br /> "This is the best thing to happen to this school in a long time -as <br /> long as I've been here."Assistant Principal, Selby Lane School. <br /> "It gives me peace of mind to know that we have these coaches here <br /> at Hawes. They work so well with the kids." Principal, Hawes School. <br /> "We're so happy to have you (PE+) here. These kids haven't had <br /> anything as structured as this in a long time. They really need it and <br /> we're happy to have you." Principal, Henry Ford School. <br /> Additionally, highlights from last year's fitness results from the beginning to the end of <br /> the school year are as follows: <br /> • The percentage of 1st graders able to run 1/4 mile without stopping went from <br /> 54.4% to 89.8% <br /> • The percentage of 1st graders able to perform proper push-ups went from 36.2% <br /> to 78.8% <br /> • The percentage of 3rd graders able to complete proper sit-ups went from 17.6% <br /> to 63.6% <br />