Healthy Kids, Healthy San Francisco
San Francisco Unified School District
SFUSD School Health Programs Department
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Welcome to the School Health
Programs
Department
The School Health Programs Department of the
San Francisco Unified School District is responsible for addressing the health-related needs of our youth and their families. We believe that by helping children improve their health, we create strong learners ready to achieve their academic potential. Please visit About Us to learn more.

Professional Development Opportunities ...

Getting Ready for Physical Activity Month (pdf) Discover new ways to integrate physical activity into the daily classroom and reinvigorate physical education lessons. Join us on January 15, 2009. Register by January 8. Review last year's workshop.

Just Say Know! LGBTQ Students in School (pdf) Secondary Professional Development on February 3, 2009 – Registration due by January 12th

Our Health, Our Bodies (pdf) Elementary Professional Development on HIV, Puberty and Body Image on February 11, 2009 – Registration due by January 28th

See list of professional development events
posted 12/17/08
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FITNESSGRAM Data for S.F. The numbers are in from '07-'08. Find out the fitness level of our S.F. students in grades 5, 7, and 9.
posted 12/05/08
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Nutrition Newsletter Winter (pdf)
Take the chill out of winter by cooking these healthy, delicious soups.
Go to nutrition newsletters...
posted 12/05/08
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School Theatre Group Wins Award Congratulations to the YouthAware Educational Theatre program for receiving the Jefferson Award. The New Conservatory Theatre Center presents plays for young people that entertain, illuminate social issues, inspire and encourage healthier life choices.  For upcoming presentations or to schedule a play for your class please visit YouthAware.
posted 11/17/08
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CHKS and YRBS 2008-2009 Survey Implementation
Administration periods are as follows:

  • Feb. 23 - March 27
    YRBS: Middle Schools (grades 6-8), High Schools (grades 9-12) CHKS: Middle/High Schools (grades 7,9,11)

Please direct questions regarding the 2008-2009 CHKS and YRBS Surveys to ETR Associates, 415-920-9517 or Kim Levine, 415-242-2615 ext. 3071.
posted 10/8/08
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Job Openings
Our Department has employment opportunities for the following positions:

posted 8/20/08
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More "What's New"....

Featured Programs
Contact Information

San Francisco
Unified School District

School Health Programs
Department

1515 Quintara Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
PH: (415) 242-2615
FAX: (415) 242-2618

info@healthiersf.org
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Health Awareness Month
School Safetly and Violence Prevention



This month’s School Health Programs Department campaign focuses on creating safe schools so all students can learn and grow.  Schools are encouraged to teach lessons on diversity, tolerance, conflict resolution, bullying violence and harassment prevention.  Students participate in violence prevention activities including poster contests and remembrance walls.  Schools should emphasize the District’s Anti-Slur and Sexual Harassment policies

Learn more....

Teacher and student.

Asset Building Focus
Empowerment      

Community Values Youth
Youth as Resources
Service to Others
Safety
Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Young person feels safe at home, at school and connected to their neighborhood. Schools can provide students with community service opportunities, conflict resolution skills, communication skills, negotiation skills and access to community resources.

Learn more about January's Asset Focus....
Learn more about Asset Building...

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Harvest of the Month
Mandarins

Did you know that a single serving of fruits or vegetables costs less than 25 cents?

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