Health & Safety
STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS
At Arrow Academy, we are committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes the health and wellness of every student. We believe a healthy mind and body are essential to academic success and lifelong well-being. Through nutritious meal programs, quality physical education, mental health supports, and schoolwide wellness initiatives, Arrow Academy supports the whole child and empowers students to reach their full potential.
All Physical Education classes are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Physical Education.
Elementary Physical Education
At Arrow Academy, students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 participate in developmentally appropriate physical education aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Students learn fundamental movement skills, body control, and an understanding of how the body functions during physical activity. Instruction builds awareness of health-related fitness components, promotes safe movement practices, and introduces strategies, rules, etiquette, and conflict-resolution skills in active settings. Activities are designed to develop strength, endurance, and flexibility while encouraging students to view physical activity as both enjoyable and challenging.
Elementary students receive a minimum of 135 minutes per week of structured, TEKS-based physical education and/or physical activity, in accordance with state requirements.
Recess
Pursuant to Texas Education Code §28.004 and Senate Bill 530, the Arrow Academy School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) shall consider and make recommendations to the district regarding the importance of daily recess for elementary students. In developing these recommendations, the SHAC considers research related to:
- Unstructured and undirected play
- Academic, social, and emotional development
- Physical and mental health benefits of daily recess
The SHAC ensures that local community values are reflected in any recess-related policy recommendations made to the district.
Arrow Academy Recess Guidelines (Grades K–5)
- Elementary campuses will provide a minimum of 30 minutes of unstructured recess daily for students in grades K–5.
- Each campus shall determine the appropriate time of day for recess and collaborate with Physical Education staff to establish campus-level supervision and safety procedures.
- A certified educator or designated trained staff member shall supervise students during recess to promote safety and prevent accidents.
- Recess will be held outdoors when weather permits. In cases of inclement weather, campuses will implement an approved indoor recess plan.
- Campus principals shall ensure that recess is separate from the Physical Education program.
- Recess shall not replace structured physical activity provided through Physical Education instruction. Both recess and Physical Education shall be scheduled as separate, daily activities.
Middle School Physical Education
In grades 6–8, Physical Education at Arrow Academy emphasizes the development of lifelong fitness knowledge, movement skills, and personal responsibility for health. Students:
- Apply sport and movement concepts and strategies
- Recognize key elements for individual and team success
- Develop and monitor plans for health-related fitness, skill-related fitness, and skill improvement
- Apply knowledge of safety practices, injury prevention, and self-management
- Gain a deeper understanding of how body systems function during physical activity
Instruction may incorporate age-appropriate technology to assist students in measuring and monitoring personal fitness and performance. The program emphasizes participation, choice, enjoyment, and appropriate challenge, both during and outside the school day. Students also engage in skill-building and laboratory-style experiences designed to reinforce proper technique and safe participation.
Local Wellness Policy
The District shall annually inform and update the public about the content and implementation of the wellness policy, including posting on its website copies of the wellness policy, the wellness plan, and the required implementation assessment.
Discrimination Complaint Procedure and Form
Food Allergies At-Risk for Anaphylaxis
TEA’s “Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies At-Risk for Anaphylaxis” (the “Guidelines”), as developed by the Commissioner of State Health Services.
Instructions on obtaining access to the complete Guidelines document
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
In accordance with Texas Education Code §28.004, Arrow Academy has established a Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC). The SHAC is an advisory group at the district level composed of members representative of the community, a majority of whom are parents of students enrolled in the district. The council advises the district on matters related to coordinated school health programming, including health education, physical activity, nutrition services, and mental and behavioral health, and provides recommendations regarding the impact of these programs on student health, safety, and academic
2025-26 SHAC Meeting Information
SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority at Arrow Academy. We maintain a safe learning environment through comprehensive safety measures, including secure facilities, emergency preparedness protocols, and ongoing staff training. Arrow Academy is committed to providing a secure, supportive, and welcoming environment where students can thrive and families can feel confident in their child’s well-being.
Child Abuse Prevention
Texas law requires that any person suspecting a child has been abused or neglected must immediately make a report. If there is an emergency, call 911 and then call the DFPS Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400. Resources on child abuse prevention, protecting children from risk of abuse, supporting families and public awareness is included in the below links:
Immunization
A student shall show acceptable evidence of vaccination or a valid medical or conscientious exemption prior to entry, attendance, or transfer to a child-care facility or public or private elementary or secondary school in Texas.
- Immunization Requirements (Texas Department of State Health Services)
- Texas Immunization Exemptions (Texas Department of State Health Services)
- Immunization Clinics
Gun Safety
School Safety Committee Meeting
Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
Arrow Academy is proud to partner with the I Love You Guys Foundation to implement the Standard Response Protocols (SRP). We encourage all parents to visit the I Love You Guys Foundation website to learn more about the SRP.
In the event of an emergency, Arrow Academy utilizes the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). The SRP teaches students and teachers how to properly respond to an emergency situation. The SRP has been endorsed by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the office of the Governor for the State of Texas.
The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a "Term of Art" and is then followed by a "Directive." Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders.
- Hold is followed by "In Your Classroom or Area" and is used when the hallways need to kept clear of occupants and staff.
- Secure is followed by the Directive: "Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors" and is the protocol used to safeguard students and staff within the building.
- Lockdown is followed by "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight" and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place.
- Evacuate is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building.
- Shelter is always followed by a type and a method and is the protocol for group and self-protection.
Standard Reunification Method (SRM)
Arrow Academy is proud to partner with the I Love You Guys Foundation to implement the Standard Reunification Method (SRM). We encourage all parents to visit the I Love You Guys Foundation website to learn more about the SRM.
In the event of an incident that necessitates the early dismissal of students from a campus, Arrow Academy will employ one of the two methods to reunify students with their parents: the Controlled Release method or the Standard Reunification Method (SRM). These protocols are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all students during emergencies.
In the event of an unforeseen incident, such as a power outage with no immediate time of repair and no active threat on campus, the school may conduct a Controlled Release reunification. This process, similar to normal dismissals, ensures a secure environment while students wait.
If a situation arises that makes it unsafe for students and staff to remain on-site, such as a structural fire or gas leak, Staff and students will be relocated (possibly by bus) to a safe location. In such emergencies, the Standard Reunification Method (SRM) will be employed.
WHAT TO DO
- Follow Notification - Await communication from the campus, then follow direction to reunification location.
- Bring ID - Identification and custody rights will be confirmed at check-in.
- Limit Calls - Keep cellular network usage at a minimum may be important in the reunification zone.
- Be Patient - Reunification is a process that protects the safety of the student. Calmness is key!
Cyber Safety and Digital Responsibility: A Parent's Guide
We are excited to share two valuable resources developed in collaboration between the Texas School Safety Center and Safer Schools Together, aimed at supporting parents and guardians in navigating the digital world with their children.
The Cyber Safety and Digital Responsibility: A Parent’s Guide
This one-and-a-half-hour training provides in-depth insights into how young people are using technology and social media—both positively and negatively. The session equips parents and guardians with the tools and knowledge to initiate proactive conversations about safely navigating today’s digital landscape.
Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: A Texas Parent Guide
This guide highlights the impact of technology and social media on young people, emphasizing behaviors that could negatively affect their digital reputation. It offers actionable steps to help parents engage in meaningful conversations about safe and responsible technology use.
Both resources are designed to empower you to better understand the challenges and opportunities of technology in the lives of today’s youth. We encourage you to explore these tools and use them as a foundation for promoting digital safety and responsibility within your family.
KEEP'EM SAFE TEXAS
As part of the implementation of House Bill 3, Section 19 (88th Texas Legislature), which adds Section 37.222 to the Texas Education Code, all school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are required to distribute information and resources on the safe storage of firearms. This initiative aims to enhance community awareness and safety in alignment with Section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code.
To support compliance with this mandate, the Texas School Safety Center and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have collaborated to provide essential materials. The Texas DPS has developed a public relations campaign, Keep ’Em Safe Texas, offering free, downloadable resources to promote secure firearm storage.
Keep ’Em Safe Texas Resources
Visitor Management
- During school hours, all exterior doors and gates remain secured.
- Only visitors with verified official business may proceed beyond the front desk.
- All visitors, including parents and guardians, must check in at the front office, present valid photo identification, and wear a clearly visible temporary visitor’s badge at all times while on campus.
- Visitors without a visible badge will be directed back to the front office to obtain one.
- Before leaving, all visitors must return to the front office to sign out.
