ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] HA (10-12) 6 :

HA.5.2) Develop and implement a school-wide plan or campaign to encourage good decision-making skills.

[HE] HA (10-12) 7 :

HA.6.1) Conduct a school-wide survey to assess the use of personal health practices.

[HE] HA (10-12) 8 :

HA.6.2) Compile survey results to develop a school-wide campaign to advocate the use of beneficial personal health practices.

The School Health Index (SHI) Self-Assessment and Planning Guide is an online self-evaluation and planning tool for schools. The SHI is built on CDC’s research-based guidelines for school health programs that identify the policies and practices most likely to be effective in reducing youth health risk behaviors. The SHI is easy to use and is completely confidential.

The SHI (and related materials) is available as an interactive, customizable online tool or downloadable, printable version. The SHI aligns with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] HA (10-12) 6 :

HA.5.2) Develop and implement a school-wide plan or campaign to encourage good decision-making skills.

[HE] HA (10-12) 12 :

HA.7.3) Identify a variety of behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks to self and others.

a. Plan a school or community campaign designed to encourage health-enhancing behaviors.

This resource gives tips and strategies for creating and implementing school-based wellness plans. Sample wellness plans are included. Additionally, this resource is full of links to external websites connecting the user to additional informational material. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] HED (9-12) 9 :

HE.2.2) Describe the pros and cons of the use of technology as it affects personal, family, and community health.

Examples: positive and negative influences on self-esteem, addiction to technology, personal interactions and relationships

[HE] HA (10-12) 2 :

HA.2.1) Analyze how health risk behaviors in the local school and community are influenced by family, peers and other factors.

Examples: availability of alcohol and drugs; trends in adolescent sexual behavior; availability of fast food; access to fitness and recreational facilities.

[HE] HA (10-12) 6 :

HA.5.2) Develop and implement a school-wide plan or campaign to encourage good decision-making skills.

Meet Ryan Halligan, the victim of a vicious cyberbullying campaign. After Ryan committed suicide, his father, John, went on Ryan's computer to search for answers. As Ryan's friends opened up online to John, he learned about the taunting that his son endured both at school and online.