For Schools

There are many great resources throughout this website that Schools, Teachers, and Administrators can use.  Click on Resources or Library to find many of them.  This page, however, contains resources specific to be used in the schools.   

The School Health Index (SHI) Self-Assessment & Planning Guide was developed by CDC in partnership with school administrators and staff, school health experts, parents, and national nongovernmental health and education agencies for the purpose of

	Enabling schools to identify strengths and weaknesses of health and safety policies and programs,
	Enabling schools to develop an action plan for improving student health, which can be incorporated into the School Improvement Plan, and
	Engaging teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health-enhancing behaviors and better health.

The SHI is a self-assessment and planning tool that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and programs. It's easy to use and completely confidential.   

For more information on using the School Health Index, click here

Healhty & Fit Schools Advisory Committee Fact Sheet

What is a HFSAC?

A Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committee is an advisory group of at least six individuals who represent segments of the community (teacher, coach, student, administrator, parent, school nurse, health care professional, community member, food service personnel, custodian, school bus driver, school secretary, school counselor).  The group acts collectively to provide advice to the school regarding school health issues.  HFSACs are committed to creating healthy school environments so students may reach their learning potential. 

Why we need to get a HFSAC started?

	Senate Bill 1627, the Healthy and Fit Kids Act of 2004, creates the Healthy & Fit School Advisory Committees in each school comprised of parents, local health care professionals and community leaders to study and make recommendations to their school principal regarding health, physical fitness, nutrition, health education and health services.
	A critical need for effective School Health Programs
	A critical need to improve the health of school age children and adolescents in Oklahoma
	Healthy People 2010 objectives focus on the role of schools in improving the health of young people
	HFSAC can improve the health of schools
	Senate Bill 265, passed in 2005, includes Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees as a component for accreditation
	Senate Bill 1459, passed in 2006, includes resources for Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees

Promoting Healthy Schools in Oklahoma & Creating Wellness Where Oklahoma Students Learn.

This Manual is a comprehensive guide intended to provide guidance and resources to Oklahoma schools, in particular Healthy & Fit School Advisory Committees, to improve school health policies and programs.

Includes:

	Research on the role of health in academic achievement
	School health assessment tools
	Student health assessment tools
	Oklahoma school health policies and laws
	Oklahoma school success stories
	Comprehensive list of school health websites

To view the Healthy Oklahoma Schools Manual, Click Here.

Healthier Schools = Healthier Students, Faculty, & Staff

Healthier Students, Faculty, & Staff = Improved academic achievement, Increased productivity, Increased morale, and Increased retention

For a more detailed fact sheet outlining the Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees,

Click Here