- Effective School Health Advisory Councils, October 2003

 

 

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Triennial Goals (2026-2029)

 

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1. Student and Staff Wellness

Goal 1: Promote comprehensive wellness programs that support the physical, emotional, and mental health of both students and staff.

• Objectives:
  • Implement wellness challenges or campaigns throughout the year (e.g., hydration week, mindfulness month).
  • Advocate for regular physical activity opportunities during and after school for students and staff.
  • Support access to healthy meal options in cafeterias.
  • Promote work-life balance and stress management strategies for staff through professional development or wellness resources.

 

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2. Substance Abuse Awareness

Goal 2: Increase awareness and prevention of substance abuse among students through education, outreach, and supportive resources.

• Objectives:
  • Partner with local health agencies to provide educational sessions on the risks of drugs, alcohol, vaping, and prescription misuse.
  • Support implementation of evidence-based prevention programs at appropriate grade levels.
  • Encourage peer leadership programs to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
  • Develop and distribute resources for families to have conversations at home about substance use.

 

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3. Social Media Awareness

Goal 3: Educate students, families, and staff on the healthy use of social media and its impact on mental health, safety, and relationships.

• Objectives:
  • Offer workshops or information nights on digital citizenship, cyberbullying prevention, and healthy screen time habits.
  • Integrate social media safety lessons into the health curriculum or advisory periods.
  • Promote campaigns that highlight positive use of social media (e.g., kindness online, digital detox days).
  • Collaborate with counselors and tech staff to monitor trends and provide support for students struggling with social media-related stress.