White County Schools

The 8 Components of Coordinated School Health:

1. Health Education - a planned, sequential PreK-12 curriculum and program that addresses the physical mental and emotional, and social dimensions of health.
2. Health Services - are provided and/or supervised by school health nurses to appraise, protect, and promote the health of students.
3. Nutrition Services - assure access to a variety of nutritious, affordable and appealing meals in school that accommodate the health and nutrition needs of all students.
4. Physical Education/Activity - a planned, sequential PreK-12 curriculum program that follows national standards in providing developmentally appropriate, cognitive content and learning experiences in a variety of physical activity areas.
5. Healthy School Environment - concerns the quality of the physical and aesthetic surroundings; the psychosocial climate, safety, and culture of the school; the school safety and emergency plans; and the periodic review and testing factors and conditions that influence the environment.
6. Mental Health/School Counseling - assess and improve the mental, emotional, and social health of every student.
7. Student, Family, and Community Partners - an integrated approach for enhancing the health and well-being of students both at school and in the community.
8. School Staff Wellness - opportunities such as health assessments, health education and physical fitness activities are provided to all school staff, including the administrators, teachers, and support personnel, to improve their health status.