Wellness
St. Philip’s is committed to caring for the physical wellness of our students. Wellness at St. Philip’s encompasses nutrition, physical education, and mindfulness. Parents are invited to support the School in these goals through involvement in the SHA Wellness Committee.
Nutrition
St. Philip’s provides a full-service snack and lunch program for all of its students. This program is developed and directed by Flik Independent School dining. Flik is committed to delivering quality food services and pride themselves on providing fresh meals that support local and sustainable agricultural practices. Flik's made-from- scratch menu items are designed to help every school community work toward Nourishing a Brighter Future.
Allergies
St. Philip’s Episcopal School is an allergy aware campus. Allergy action plans are coordinated by the school nurse in conjunction with families and their doctors for each student with an allergy. Where necessary, signs are posted to alert students, faculty, staff, and visitors to known allergens in a particular classroom. The nurse meets with the kitchen staff on a regular basis to ensure that all meals take students with food allergies into account. The nurse also works closely with the faculty and staff to develop a cohesive approach to allergy management including the proper emergency use of an Epi-pen. For more information about allergy awareness at St. Philip’s please contact our nurse, Stephanie Begert.
Immunizations & Health Forms
St. Philip’s Episcopal School mandates immunizations as required by the Florida Department of Health. Compliance is essential so that every St. Philip’s student is protected from unnecessary illnesses and that epidemics of preventable diseases are eliminated. The Florida Department of Health requires that current immunization records (Form DH680) be filed with the School. Each student also requires a School Entry Health Form (DH3040) upon initial entry to the school.
An exemption from immunization requirements is permissible only with a physician’s certification as to the need for either a temporary (for those who are in the process of completing necessary immunizations) or permanent medical exemption (for those who are unable to be fully immunized due to medical reasons). An exemption from immunization requirements is not permissible for religious, philosophical, personal, or other reasons other than medical.
Mindfulness
As part of our commitment to supporting your child as a whole person, St. Philip’s incorporates mindfulness practices into the school day across the grade levels. These practices are designed to help children manage stress and become more emotionally resilient.
Physical Education
All classes from Kindergarten through 5th Grade have organized Physical Education (P.E.) classes four days a week. PreK3 and PreK4 have organized P.E. twice a week and outdoor free play several times daily. P. E. includes a fun and imaginative array of games and competitions that develop gross motor skills, challenge each child’s athletic abilities, and promote sportsmanship. Through P.E., all students participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program.