Allergy and Sugar Guidelines
Objective:
Scope: All students in grades K through 12
Definitions:
GUIDELINES
ALLERGY GUIDELINES
1. The parents of children with food allergies should:
a. At the beginning of the school year, meet with the classroom teacher and nurse on site to discuss known allergies, history, treatment, and any adjustments within the classroom that may be necessary.
b. Provide the school with medications as necessary.
c. If possible, volunteer to help with classroom events where food may be served.
2. The classroom teachers should:
a. Work with parents of students with allergies and the nurse on site to develop an individual plan for managing the allergies.
b. Notify all classroom parents of the specific allergens, as well as any adjustments that need to be met.
c. Instruct all substitutes about the allergies within the class.
d. Talk to the entire class about food allergies, signs of a reaction, importance of not sharing foods, importance of washing hands, what not to bring into the classroom, etc.
e. Follow Liberty’s Sugar Guidelines, which limits the students’ exposure to potential allergens.
f. When planning a field trip, ask about any food being served and notify the parents of students with allergies as needed.
3. All classroom parents should:
a. Help protect all students in the class by following any guidelines that the teacher gives (Mark 12:31).
4. The nurse on site should:
a. Work with parents of students with allergies and the teachers to develop an individual plan for managing the allergies.
b. Notify all teachers and staff about students with allergies.
c. Train all teachers and staff on the signs of an allergic reaction and in using a EpiPen and similar devices.
5. The lunchroom coordinator should:
a. Work with the nurse on site and teachers to understand all food allergies within the student body and make precautions within the lunchroom as necessary.
b. Designate a table within the lunchroom as the Allergy-Free Table by placing a sign on it each day. Wash the table carefully.
6. Liberty Classical Academy may:
a. Provide sweets such as cookies and/or bars in conjunction with school events in order to honor the students’ hard work and provide a warm community environment.
SUGAR GUIDELINES
1. Teachers will not use candy to regularly incentivize academic or behavioral outcomes or achievements.
2. Traditionally, peppermints are given to students during standardized testing week due to the research demonstrating an increased ability to focus and concentrate.
3. Sweets are acceptable on special occasions such as birthdays or planned party days.
4. Snack Shack is a fundraiser for the senior class trip. Therefore, we will continue to make snacks available, some of which contain sugar. Parents are responsible for deciding whether they want to purchase sweet snacks for their children.
5. Periodic fundraisers that include items such as baked goods, candy canes, etc. are available for purchase by the students. Parents may decide whether to have their children purchase these items, and they are responsible for any money children may bring to school for purchase.
6. Sweets such as cookies and or bars are frequently served in conjunction with school events in order to honor the student's hard work and provide a warm community environment.
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