Cool at School: Exercising Toward Better Grades

Cool at School: Exercising Toward Better Grades

LAS VEGAS -- Students at Hancock Academy School are heading out of the classroom to help improve their grades.

Hancock is one of the oldest schools in Las Vegas but physical education instructor Sara Trieff is bringing some new ideas to get kids on track.

Trieff isn't only a teacher; she's also a marathon runner.  She thinks it's important for the kids to get a dose of exercise four days a week which is more than most schools.

Hancock Principal Gerri Moore explained exactly why the extra workout is so important.

"A neuroscientist talked about how increased activity increases what kids learn 5 to 20 percent more," Moore said.

The students agree. They're proud of the improvements they've been seeing in grades and test performances.