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ACADEMIC SUCCESS & HEALTHY STUDENTS
The
following article was written by WCS Health/Wellness
Coordinator Ken Brooks
I would not think it
too surprising to anyone that the current research supports
"Healthy Students Learn Better." What may need to be
expanded and eventually agreed upon is what defines a
child’s health. One such definition is contributed by
Dr. Marcia Rubin who is currently the Director of Research
and Sponsored Programs at the American School Health
Association. Based on the belief that children and
adolescents cannot learn if they are not healthy, the
following should be part of the health definition:
- Intellectual Health –
demonstrated when an individual is curious and
persistent about learning.
Physical
Health – demonstrated when all body systems function
efficiently with energy to spare.
Emotional Health
– demonstrated when an individual can express a wide
array of feelings effectively and appropriately.
Social Health –
demonstrated when individuals can initiate and sustain
meaningful, empathetic relationships with others.
Character Health –
demonstrated when individuals can articulate the
principles that guide their behavioral choices such as
honesty, respect, trustworthiness, the golden rule,
responsibility, fairness, citizenship, honor,
excellence, and justice.
Each aspect is
interconnected with the other and all are necessary for
optimal learning. From a WCS Coordinated School Health
perspective, this is the reason why a coordinated approach
is needed to achieve academic and health success.
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Important Dates
Friday, October 10,
End of First Quarter Grading Period
Thursday-Friday,
October 16 & 17, No School due to Fall Break
Tuesday, November 4,
No School for students due to Election Day
November 24-28, No
School due to Thanksgiving
Tuesday-Friday,
December 16-19, First Semester Exams
Friday, December 19,
End of First Semester
December 22-January
5,No School due to Winter Holiday
For other
dates, check with each individual school
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