School Health Index
A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: School Health Index
Why Use the School Health Index
What the School Health Index Is and Is Not
Chapter 3: The School Health Index Modules
Introduction of the Eight Modules
Module 1: School Health and Safety Policies and Environment
Module 3: Physical Education and Other Physical Activity Programs
Module 5: School Health Services
Module 6: School Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
Chapter 4: Using the School Health Index
Implementing the School Health Index
Step 1: Assemble the School Health Index Team
Step 2: Conduct School Health Index Introduction Meeting
Step 3: Complete the Self-Assessment Process
Chapter 5: Conclusion
Video Summary
- The School Health Index uses a 4-point scale, assigning 3, 2, 1, or 0 points to each discussion question.
- Responses to the discussion questions are entered into the module score card to obtain a module score, which will be used to prioritize areas that need the most attention.
- Each module ends with three planning questions that will result in a list of recommendations.
Further
Questions
What if a question seems irrelevant for a particular school?
What is an example of converting a weakness to an action item?
Resources
SHI for Elementary Schools [PDF - 2.5MB]
SHI for Middle and High Schools [PDF - 1.7MB]
Full Course Content [PDF - 750KB]
