Health development of children and adults is influenced by many societal institutions.  After family, the school is the primary institution responsible for the development of young people.

< Schools have direct contact with more than 95% of the nation's young people ages 5-17 years, for about 6 hous a day and for up to critical years of their social, psychological, physical, emotional and intellectual development.

< School strive to play an important role in improving student's health and social wellbeing and outcomes as well as promoting academic success.

< The health of young people is strongly linked to their academic success and the academic success of youth is strongly linked to their health. Helping students stay healthy is a fundamental mission of schools.. School cannot achieve their primary mission of education if students and staff are not healthy. 

< A Healthy Schools program is about changing the culture in the school.
Student survey/BMI

 

 

Basal Mass Index (BMI) is the measurement of a student's height in relationship to his/her weight.  Calculating student BMI has become more common because the measurements are easy to obtain and give an indication of body fat and the potential to become overweight or obese.
Student survey

In an effort to improve interviewing process of health concerns cited by parents and reported students, student will be asked to complete one the following survey's:

1)  When did you have your last physical?  ___________

2)  Teen Check-up?_______

3)  Annual health exam?____________

4)  When were you last seen by a dentist?____________

5)  Have you worn glasses or contact?___________

6)  Do you take over the counter medication fo minor illness?____

7)  Check below what you know about:

       Diabetes?____  ADHD?____  Bullying?_____  Asthma?____

8)  Are you interested in info about math/reading tutoring?_____

9)  Do you plan to try out for a sport activity?_________
Health Related Factors

Hunger, chronic disease such as asthma, diabetes and autism, learning disabilities, or physical and emotional abuse can lead to poor school performance. 

Health-risk behaviors such as substance abuse, violence, and physical inactivity have been linked to academic failure and often effect students' school attendance, grades, test scores and ability to pay attention in class.

School health programs and wellness policies may be one of the most efficient strategies to prevent or reduce risk behaviors and prevent seriuos health problems among students.  School health programs may alos help close the educational achievement gap.
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