The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model focuses on the education and health needs of students in a school-based setting. We all can remember certain wellness promotion activities within every level of school. For example, the addition of salad bars and vegetarian options to the cafeteria food menu is a way to promote healthy alternatives to students.
Find a local school district’s student wellness policies and/or health promotion plans, and answer the following questions:
What is the name of the school district?
What components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child does this school district incorporate in their efforts to improve the health and wellness of their students? Please describe the components and specifically describe what activities and/or policies has the school district implemented.
What are some key components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child is this school district missing from their student wellness policies and/or health promotion plans?
What activities and/or policies would you recommend this school district adopt to improve the health and wellness of their students?