The Comprehensive School Health Program (CSHP)-- Preparing for a healthy future

Abstract:
The Comprehensive School Health Program (CSHP) aims to provide a solid health education for all children, enabling them to make good health decisions; solve problems; resolve conflicts peacefully; avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and take responsibility for their health and well-being. The brochure focuses on the 8 components of comprehensive school health (school health education, physical education, school health services, healthy school environment, school food services, parent/community partnership, school counseling and psychological services, and teacher and staff wellness), with a slight emphasis on the services provided in D.C. schools. One particularly strong aspect of this program is its commitment to family involvement--not only in the designated section describing that component of comprehensive school health but throughout the other 7 components as well. Throughout the brochure, the material on each topic is presented with a separate blue box entitled "How parents can help." The suggestions include such things as "Exercise with your child regularly" and "Talk to your child. Allow your child to express his or her feelings." These suggestions, along with the information presented on the CSHP, should be of interest to those who seek to develop a CSHP or improve upon an existing CSHP in their districts.
Date Published: 1/1/1996

Pages: 16

Location Code: 11136