Lunch & Recess

Overview- FCPS Policy & Regulation

Selections from FCPS Student Wellness Policy: FCPS Regulation #409-01

• Each elementary school shall provide a minimum of 20 minutes each day, preferably outdoors in accordance with FCPS Regulation 400-42, Weather Guidelines for Outside Activities, and encourage moderate to vigorous physical activity.

• Recess must be supervised.

• Appropriate equipment and space should be made available so that students can be physically active and safe.

• Students are to be encouraged to participate in activities that are both active and inclusive. 

• Recognizing and supporting the philosophy that physical activity is important to a child’s overall well-being, the following guidelines are established: 

  • • School staff are encouraged to explore other options, when possible, to avoid consistent use of recess as a time for students to make up missed school work.

    • School staff are encouraged to judiciously use restriction from recess to administer discipline related to classroom behavior or performance. See FCPS Regulation 403-01, Student Discipline.