Health and Wellness is a core value of Solid Rock: We advocate for a holistic approach to well-being, emphasizing the importance of healthy eating, active living, fitness, nutrition, and comprehensive self-care. By integrating sustainable habits such as consuming healthy, whole foods, engaging in a diverse range of physical activities, and prioritizing regular self-care practices, we empower students to pursue and maintain a holistic and healthful lifestyle.
Solid Rock students participate in daily Integrated Health and Fitness classes. Physical activity and fitness are necessities for healthy living. We keep our students physically active through a variety of free play, organized play, PE, yoga, stretching, and recreational and competitive sports programs. Exercise helps with executive functions like sequencing, memory, and prioritizing, which contribute to necessary skills for success in school and life. Physical activity produces endorphins that regulate mood, pleasure, and pain. An elevated mood can contribute to an “I can do it” attitude, which goes a long way as students approach new tasks as challenges
Healthy eating is part of our typical day with our seed-to-table garden and our exclusive plant-based kitchen. Students learn the importance of including fresh, plant-based foods in their diet, and why these nutrient-dense foods are important for optimal human health.
Solid Rock Community School is a certified Calm Classroom school. Calming activities are introduced in the classroom by integrating breathing, stretching, focusing, and relaxation techniques so students will develop emotional resilience and self-regulation skills. The result is a calmer, more engaging classroom environment. We are committed to cultivating peaceful classrooms by empowering students with the tools they need to support mental and emotional well-being.
Additionally, we offer evening “Healthy School, Healthy Families” classes to our parents, featuring guest speakers, documentary screenings, food samplings, and food demos so our parents can learn healthier living skills too. A healthy family is a wealthy family!
