Governor's Scorecard on Nutrition and Physical Activity
About the Scorecard
The Governor’s Scorecard on Nutrition and Physical Activity measures initiatives taken beyond requirements to promote a culture of health and wellness through food quality, participation in meal programs, health and physical education, and physical activity. The Scorecard is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model, and it supports and promotes mental and physical wellness to increase opportunities for all students to achieve. Schools are encouraged to use the scorecard as a tool to identify best practices and measure progress towards meeting the nutrition and physical activity needs of students.
2023-2024 Award Winners & Participants
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Governor's Scorecard award winners!
Silver Awards
- Arrowhead Elementary, Virginia Beach Public Schools
- Johnson Elementary, Charlottesville Public Schools
Bronze Awards
- Diamond Springs Elementary School, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Venable Elementary, Charlottesville Public Schools
- Walker Upper Elementary, Charlottesville Public Schools
- Burnley-Morgan Elementary, Charlottesville Public Schools
- Charlottesville High, Charlottesville Public Schools
- Greenbrier Elementary, Charlottesville Public Schools
- Locust Grove Primary School, Orange County Public Schools
- Jackson-Via Elementary, Charlottesville Public Schools
- Prospect Heights Middle, Orange County Public Schools
Participation Awards
- Buckingham County Prekindergarten Center, Buckingham County Public Schools
- Brookwood Elementary School, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Clark Elementary, Charlottesville Public Schools
- Buford Middle, Charlottesville Public Schools
2022-2023 Award Winners & Participants
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Governor's Scorecard award winners!
Silver Awards
- Jackson-Via Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools - 142 points
- Johnson Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools - 133 points
Bronze Awards
- Venable Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools - 126 points
- Walker Upper Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools - 121 points
- Charlottesville High School, Charlottesville City Public Schools - 120 points
- Buford Middle School, Charlottesville City Public Schools - 117 points
Participation Awards
- Burnley-Moran Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Clark Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Greenbrier Elementary School, Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Lightfoot Elementary School, Orange County Public Schools
- Locust Grove Primary School, Orange County Public Schools
- Locust Grove Middle School, Orange County Public Schools
- Prospect Heights Middle School, Orange County Public Schools
Completing the Scorecard
The scorecard includes a total of 40 scored questions and takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Each question is worth up to four points and points are automatically calculated according the answers selected. Each scored question is followed by prompts to add supporting documentation of the best practices reported. The two major sections of the scorecard include Nutrition Environment and Healthy School Environment.
- Nutrition Environment (25 questions) includes questions regarding school nutrition programs, food quality, equitable access to meals, food insecurity, school gardens, and nutrition education.
- Healthy School Environment (15 questions) includes questions regarding physical activity promotion and health and physical education.
The scorecard should be completed using a team approach. The team should consist of the school principal, wellness policy coordinator, nutrition manager, division nutrition director, health and physical education program coordinator, and at least one parent and one student. The scorecard may be completed annually; answers/data provided should be based on a complete school year. For example, if your team decides to complete the scorecard in October 2022, answers should be based on the 2021-2022 school year.
For detailed instructions on completing the scorecard, please view the Governor's Scorecard on Nutrition and Physical Activity video. You may also review the Governor's Scorecard questions prior to completing the Scorecard.
Complete the Governor's Scorecard here!
Award Criteria
The three levels of superior performance awarded in the Governor’s Scorecard include:
- Bronze (112-127 points)
- Silver (128-143 points)
- Gold (144-160 points)
Upon completion of the scorecard, a VDOE-SCNP team member will review all responses and supporting documentation to verify the total score. Schools that earn bronze, silver, and gold designations will receive a certificate and swag, statewide recognition, and be included on the Governor's Scorecard on Nutrition and Physical Activity webpage.
Webinar Recordings & More Information
- Governor's Scorecard Launch Event Recording - October 12, 2021
Should you have any questions about completing the scorecard, please contact the VDOE-SCNP Training, Program Improvement, & Grants Supervisor, Kelly Shomo, via email at Kelly.Shomo@doe.virginia.gov.