School Health
School Health
Coordinated School Health (CSH) is an effective approach designed to connect physical, emotional, and social health with learning. CSH improves children's health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, communities, and the schools working together. To view Tennessee's standards and guidelines for CSH, please click here.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention TN Department of Health
The 8 Components of Coordinated School Health:
- Health Education - a planned, sequential PreK-12 curriculum and program that addresses the physical mental and emotional, and social dimensions of health.
- Health Services - are provided and/or supervised by school health nurses to appraise, protect, and promote the health of students.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mental Health/School Counseling - assess and improve the mental, emotional, and social health of every student.
- Student, Family, and Community Partners - an integrated approach for enhancing the health and well-being of students both at school and in the community.
- 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.
Care Solace and Additional Helpful Links
Care Solace to Support Students, Staff, and Families
White County Schools has teamed up with Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential care coordination service, to help students, staff, and their families find mental health and substance abuse support. This partnership simplifies the often-difficult process of finding help by connecting people to a wide range of vetted providers, regardless of insurance status.
How it Works
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24/7 Access: Anyone in the White County school community can call a dedicated hotline at 888-515-0595 or visit the Care Solace website at any time. A multilingual Care Companion team is available 24/7 to provide guidance and support.
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Personalized Matching: The service uses a proprietary system to match individuals with local providers based on their specific needs, preferences, and insurance. They'll even find options for those without insurance.
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Reduced Burden: Instead of navigating the complex healthcare system on their own, individuals can have a Care Companion handle the legwork of finding and coordinating appointments, saving them time and stress.
This partnership is part of the school district's commitment to supporting the overall well-being of its community by removing barriers to accessing essential mental and behavioral health services. To get started, visit the Care Solace website.
Additional Helpful Links:
White County Wellness Procedure
Dental Sealant Program (English) (Spanish)
State Coordinated School Health
The Center for Relationship Education
Family Resource Center
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Education Video Series (TCA § 49-6-3603(b)