TTHS | School Health Index: A Self-Assessmnet Planning Guide

CHAPTERS

Introduction

About the School Health Index

School Health Index Modules

Introduction to the Modules

Module 1: School Health and Safety Policies and Environment

Module 2: Health Education

Module 3: Physical Education and Other Physical Activity Programs

Module 4: Nutrition Environment and Services

Module 5: School Health Services

Module 6: School Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services

Module 7: Social and Emotional Climate

Module 8: Physical Environment

Module 9: Employee Wellness and Health Promotion

Module 10: Family Engagement

Module 11: Community Involvement

Using the School Health Index

Conclusion

Module 8: Physical Environment

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Video Summary

A school promotes learning by ensuring the health and safety of students and staff.
The physical school environment encompasses the school building and its contents, the land on which the school is located, and the area surrounding it.

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Questions

What factors influence the physical environment?

How can students get involved in promoting environmental health?

Resources

EPA Healthy Schools, Healthy Kids

EPA Overview of Routine Cleaning and Maintenance for a Healthy School Environment

EPA Preventing Pests for Healthier Schools: The Health Case for Integrated Pest Management [PDF - 2.21 MB]

EPA Healthy Schools and Indoor Air Quality

EPA State School Environmental Health Guidelines

USDE Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center

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