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| Coordinated School Health |
Amy Tuck, Coordinator
Brandi Hopper, Assistant
Coordinated School Health for Weakley County Schools began during the 2007-2008 school year. The purpose of Coordinated School Health is to help reduce the prevalence of health problems that impair academic success. Our ultimate goal is to help students develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
The Coordinated School Health model consists of eight interactive components. They include: Health Education, Physical Education and Physical Activity; Health Services; Nutrition Services; Health Promotion for Staff; Counseling and Psychological Services; Healthy School Environment; and Parent/Community Involvement.
Some Highlights of CSH:
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Health Screenings for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Second, Fourth,
Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth grade. Pre-K is screened for Vision and
Hearing. The other grades receive Vision, Hearing, Blood
Pressure, and Height/ Weight screenings. Sixth graders received
a scoliosis check also.
CSH provides resource linkages for students and families.
CSH contracts with a Registered Dietician for services for students and staff.
CSH encourages healthy lifestyles within the school system. We received a Tennessee Tobacco Endowment Grant for Tobacco Prevention Materials. These materials will be used by Health and Wellness Teachers, Guidance Counselors, and School Nurses. Our office provides nutritional information and promotes physical activity.
CSH administers the Youth Risk Behavior Survey for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades every other school year.
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For more information about Coordinated School Health, you may visit our state web site at www.state.tn.us/education/schoolhealth. |
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8319 Highway 22, Suite A,
Dresden, TN 38225, 731.364.2186br>
The Weakley County School System offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of
race, color, age, national origin, sex or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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