Guidelines for the
                     Coordinated School Health

1. Comprehensive Health Education: Kindergarten through high school health education
   curriculum that is sequential and developmentally appropriate, and that includes instruction and
   assessment.

2. Physical Education and Physical Activity: Physical education classes and physical
   activities that promote physical fitness, motor skills, social and personal interaction, and life-long
   physical activity.

3. Health Services: Services provided to students to appraise, protect, and promote health.

4. Nutrition Services:  Access to a variety of nutritious and appealing meals that accommodate
   the health and nutrition needs of all students and provides learning experiences in nutrition and health
   and links to nutrition-related community services.

5. Counseling, Psychological and Social Services:  Services provided to improve
   students' mental, emotional, and social health.  These services improve the health of the students
   and the health of the school environment.

6. Healthy School Environment:  A school atmosphere supported by programs and
   policies that nurture positive behavior, assure safety, and promote a feeling of belonging and
   respect for all students, staff, and families.

7. Promoting Staff Health and Wellness:  Work-site health promotion programs
   that encourage and support staff in pursuing healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

8. Family and Community Involvement:  Active participation of these groups
   in policy and program development and integration of community resources and services.

9.  Academic Performance:  Monitoring overall academic performance and
   accessing integration of health curriculum