AF Amistad High School Family Handbook 2017-2018 | 19 prior to their receipt of a Chromebook (or registration of personal Chromebook onto the school network) and to new scholars in 11th and 12th grades. School Meal Program Both breakfast and lunch are available free of charge at AFAHS. As part of its participation in the School Nutrition Program (a federal program that subsidizes scholar meals), the school must collect completed lunch application forms from each family. It is the policy of AF to encourage all parents, regardless of whether the parent believes the child will qualify for free and reduced lunch, to fill out and turn in a free/reduced lunch eligibility form. This policy helps the school ensure that we maximize the reimbursements we receive from the federal government. Data obtained is also useful in securing scholar waivers for testing fees (such as Advanced Placement tests and SAT tests) and enrollment fees (UCONN Early College Experience, pre-college summer programs). IF AFAHS does not receive FRL eligibility forms we cannot guarantee fee waivers for testing which may mean you will be charged for SATs and APs. We also cannot guarantee free meal service which means you may be charged for meals Parents may send their child to school with breakfast, snack and lunch. If you are sending food to school with your child, we ask that you send in nutritious foods. Please do not let your child bring unhealthy drinks (e.g., sodas or juices heavy in sugar) or unhealthy snacks (snacks high in fat, calories, or sugar) to school. The school reserves the right not to allow scholars to consume unhealthy food and drinks at school. Please see the healthy foods policy below for more information. In addition, for safety reasons, we are a NUT FREE school. Scholars may not bring foods containing nuts to school. Healthy Foods Policy Scholar nutrition and health is a big concern at Achievement First schools. Poor eating habits can adversely affect scholar performance by causing, among other things, a lack of focus, low stamina, and/or behavioral outbursts – and, of course, long-term health consequences. In an effort to curb the consumption of low-nutrition foods, the following policy has been created. Food and beverages brought to school must meet dietary guidelines and protect the health and safety of scholars. The school will prohibit the consumption of foods of low nutritional value during breakfast, designated snack periods, lunch and other times scholars have access to food during the school day. Food of low nutritional value consists of: Chewing gum and candy; Food and drinks containing high sugar or other sweeteners; “Juice” or juice products containing little fruit or vegetable juice; Foods with high fat/serving ratio (e.g. cookies); Carbonated beverages; Cakes/cupcakes (unless this is part of a birthday celebration)