While academic success is the primary mission of schools, it is only one facet of a child's development. Research has shown that health, safety, and strong caring relationships between adults and students are critical components to improving academic performance.

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The Eight Components of Coordinated School Health Programs

Health Education
Health Education requires a planned sequential K12 curriculum that addresses the physical mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health. Teaching Health Education in a very intentional way is essential to helping children adopt lifetime, healthy behaviors. Research has shown that effective health education will also help children do better in their other classes.
MDE Health Education

Healthy School Environment
A healthy school environment focuses on both the physiological and psychological surroundings in which students and school personnel work. The psychological environment includes the physical, emotional, and social conditions that affect the well-being of students and staff.
MDE Safe Schools

Nutrition and Food Services
School nutrition not only provides breakfast and lunch, but also supports the classroom nutrition education program to help students learn how to select nutritionally appropriate foods.
MDE Nutrition

Health Services
School health services promote the health of students through prevention, case finding, early intervention, and remediation of specific health problems. These services are designed to ensure access to primary health care services, and prevent and control communicable disease and other chronic health problems.
Michigan Association of School  Nurses

Counseling, Psychological and Social Services
These services are provided to improve students' mental, emotional, and social health and may include individual and group assessments, interventions, and referrals.
MDE Mental Health

Physical Education
Physical Education requires a planned, sequential K-12 curriculum that helps students develop the knowledge, fitness levels, motor skills, and personal and social skills to obtain the ultimate goal of a lifetime of physical activity and health. All children, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, should participate in quality physical education classes every school day. 
MDE Physical Education

Health Promotion for Staff
Health Promotion for Staff gives school staff opportunities to pursue healthier lifestyles that contribute to improved personal health status, improved morale, and a greater personal commitment to coordinated health programs.  
Michigan Steps Up - from the Michigan Surgeon General
School Employee Wellness Guide

Parent and Community Involvement
An integrated school, parent, and community approach is required for enhancing the health and well-being of students. Schools actively solicit family involvement and engage community resources and services to respond more effectively to the health-related needs of students.
Michigan PTSA
MDE Parents & Family