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Fernbank Accolades

Let's Move Active Schools
National Recognition Award, 2014
National Award, 2014-2015; 2015-16


An Active School incorporates physical activity before, during, and after school for at least 60 minutes a day. Let's Move! Active Schools is part of the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative.

 

Healthy Schools Program
Bronze, 2013
Silver, 2015

 

​The National Healthy Schools Award is a prestigious achievement. Schools that receive this award meet best practice criteria established by the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program Expert Panel. Awards are granted at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. All awarded schools are nationally and publicly celebrated.

 

Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll
2014
2016 Platinum

The Governor's SHAPE Honor award recognizes schools for their dedication to creating a healthy school environment and a culture of wellness for staff, students and community.


Jump Rope for Heart

2014-2015

2015-2016

​Jump Rope for Heart is a special event program that raises funds for the American Heart Association's fight against heart disease and stroke. Students learn jump rope skills while learning about heart health and how nutrition and physical activity can help them live longer, healthier lives. Jump Rope for Heart also promotes community service by teaching kids how they can help others.

State of Georgia's Governor's Office of Student Achievement
Gold Award, 2005, 2006, 2009
Silver Award, 2007, 2008

Awards are given to schools with high academic performance and/or high academic growth.

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