Welcome to Union 92's web page for School Health, Coordinated School Health Program

Coordinated School Health Program Vision

The Union 92/MSAD #26 school community will provide a healthy and safe environment so its members will have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to make positive choices.

The 8 Components of a Coordinated School Health Program

School Nutrition  -Balanced and nutritious meals and snacks available at school and school events.

Physical Education and Physical Activity-Physical education classes that promote physical fitness and life-long physical activity.

Comprehensive School Health Education-Kindergarten through grade eight health education.  (This page links to resources and forms that are related to the health curriculum.)

School Climate-A school atmosphere that nurtures positive behavior, assures safety, and promotes a feeling of belonging and respect for all students, staff and families.

Physical Environment-Safe and pleasing school buildings, grounds and transportation.

Youth, Parent, Family and Community Involvement-Participation of these groups in policy and program development.

School Counseling, Physical and Behavioral Health Services-Physical (nurses) and behavioral (guidance counselors) health services that meet the needs of all students.

Health Promotion and Wellness-Programs that encourage and support staff in pursuing healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

Coordinated School Health Program Teams

School Health Leadership Team- Works to develop a quality school health program.

School Nutrition Team- Introduces healthy eating patterns and nutrition concepts to the school community.

School Health Education and Physical Education Curriculum Teams- Assesses, develops, implements, guides and evaluates health and physical education curricula.

Healthy Maine Partnership Grant and a Coordinated School Health Program

School Union 92/School Union 92/MSAD #26, in partnership with the Union River Healthy Communities Coalition, was awarded a three year Healthy Maine Partnership grant to develop a Coordinated School Health Program. A Coordinated School Health Program is an effective system designed to connect health with education. This approach improves students’ health and capacity to learn through the support of families, communities, and schools working together.

Benefits of a Coordinated School Health Program

Research has shown that by coordinating school health programs, schools can improve classroom behavior, reduce absenteeism, improve academic performance and better prepare students to become productive members of their communities. A coordinated approach recognizes that “healthy kids make better students and better students make healthy communities.”

School Health Coordinator

Jenny Gott RN, BSN

443 Main Street

Ellsworth, Maine 04605

Tel.  207-667-7571

Fax 207-667-7855

health@schoolunion92.org

Link to School Union 92/MSAD #26 Healthy Maine Partnership

Union River Healthy Communities Coalition