Presented by:Regional School Wellness Specialists

Cheri Hall, RESA 4Emily Meadows, RESA 1

How can wellness affect school climate?

School Climate

What does school climate mean to you?

An Activity in Using the Coordinated School Health Approach to assist with School Climate

School Climate

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life. School climate is based on patterns

of students', parents' and school personnel's experience of school life and reflects norms,

goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning practices, and

organizational structures.

-National School Climate Council

Positive School Climate

A sustainable, positive school climate fosters youth development and learning necessary for a productive,

contributing and satisfying life in a democratic society. This climate includes:

– Norms, values and expectations that support people feeling socially, emotionally and physically safe.

– People are engaged and respected. – Students, families and educators work together to develop, live and

contribute to a shared school vision.– Educators model and nurture attitudes that emphasize the benefits

and satisfaction gained from learning.– Each person contributes to the operations of the school and the

care of the physical environment.

WV Model for Positive School Climate

The Goal is that:

WV schools will have a safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning

for all.

WV Model for Positive School Climate

• The model requires schools to examine the norms of their school in relation to:– Students– Staff– Administration– Parents/Community

How Does Respect and Protect Fit into CSHP

• Comprehensive approach to violence prevention and intervention

• Everyone is obliged to respect and protect the rights of others

• Both adult and student centered

• Promotes a system-wide ethos: Violence is not tolerated

Prevention and InterventionCoordinated School Health fills the Prevention and Intervention

Gaps

• Prevention- – Teach students expectations, acceptable behavior,

and respect for themselves and others

• Intervention– Teaches students to take responsibility for their

actions

Coordinated School Public Health

Health Education(HEAP data)

• Addresses all dimensions of health• Tailored to each grade level

Effect on School ClimateMotivates studentsDevelops knowledge, attitudes, and skillsImproved student attitudes

Physical Education(Fitness Gram Data)

• Promotes lifelong physical activity• Develops basic movement skills• Develops physical fitness

Effect on School ClimateEnhances social and emotional abilityIncreased self-esteemDecreased depression and anxiety

Nutrition Services(www.wvsmartfoods.com

DP-21)

• Integration of:– Nutrition Education– Nutritious and appealing meals– Environment that promotes healthy dietary behaviors– Food Safety

Effect on School ClimateReduced absenteeism and tardinessDecrease in anxiety, hyperactivity, depression, and psychosocial dysfunction

Monthly Indicatorsfrom DP-21

– Attendance– Discipline– Dropouts/Entries– TechSteps – Acuity– Child Nutrition– WV Writes

Health Services(Community Mental Health)

• Preventative Services• Education• Emergency Care• Referral• Management of acute & chronic conditions

Effect on School ClimateHigher proficiency scoresHigher attendance and graduation rates

Guidance/Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services(WVEIS Data)

Effect on School ClimateDecrease in bullying and violenceDecrease in dropoutsImproved attitudes and relationships

Decrease in substance abuse

•Cognitive •Emotional •Behavioral•Social Needs

•Individuals

•Groups

•Families

Family, Business, andCommunity Involvement

(Local Wellness Councils- Students)Develop partnerships among schools, families and

community groups. Individuals will share and maximize resources and expertise in addressing the development of healthy children, youth, and their families.

Effect on School ClimateImproved school achievement and academic environmentHigher attendance rates and GPADecrease in violence in and out of school

Safe and Healthy School Environment(Governors Highway Institute DP-21)

• Provides a safe physical plant, as well as a healthy and supportive environment that fosters learning

Effect on School ClimateHigher attendance ratesSense of connectedness to schoolDecrease in violence and poor behaviorPromotes learning and healthy behaviors

Staff Support and Wellness Promotion(Hospitals, Administrators, teachers)

• Staff Activities– Assessment– Education– Fitness

Effect on School ClimateImproved attitudes toward students and jobBetter retention of staffDecreased staff absenteeism

Activity: Apply data through the Coordinated School Health Approach

Contact Information

Cheri Hall

RESA 4404 Old Main Drive

Summersville, WV 26651

304-872-6440 ext. 19chhall@access.k12.wv.us

Emily Meadows

RESA 1400 Neville St.

Beckley, WV 25801

304-256-4712 ext. 1121304-812-4858

edmeadows@access.k12.wv.us