Health and Wellness

Develops school health policies and curriculum, and coordinates with schools and the community to provide physical and mental health services and programs.

To prepare for enrollment, please make sure your children are up-to-date with student health forms and immunizations.

Enrollment requirements

If your child needs to take medication or receive a medical treatment during school hours, please have your medical provider complete the appropriate forms and submit them to your school nurse.

Medication and Treatment Authorization Form
Asthma Action Plan
Action Plan for Anaphylaxis

Coordinates a comprehensive mental health program that includes working with:

Provides support for pregnant and parenting students:

The program helps these students transition from adolescence to adulthood, and from school to higher education and/or work.
Students can receive academic support, vocational and technology training, job skills, job placement assistance, parenting workshops, childcare and counseling.
To participate in New Heights, the student must be a DC resident or have a parent/guardian who is a DC resident, be a parent or soon-to-be a parent (male or female) and be age 20 or younger.

About: The Health and Physical Education Curriculum is an integral part of the total education process. It provides a framework in which the student can develop physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.
Five Core Areas:
- Alcohol, drugs and tobacco
- HIV/AIDS and sexuality
- Nutrition
- Safety
- Physical activity
Pacing Guide: The health and physical education pacing guide is a living document created to identify essential grade-appropriate standards, develop a timeline for the teaching of the standards and provide a framework to support student success in assessments and student learning.
Student Wellness and Nutrition: Learn more about the Local Wellness Policy

School Nursing Program
Substance abuse initiatives
Parent workshops on a variety of topics, including sexuality, nutrition and immunizations

825 N Capitol St., NE, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5099