DCPS works hard to build the capacity of schools to develop and coordinate health services and wellness strategies that empower students to stay engaged in their academics by making healthy decisions and living healthy lives. DCPS's Health and Wellness priorities are focused in the following areas:
- Communicable Diseases and Common Pests
- Chronic Absenteeism Reduction Effort (CARE) Pilot Program
- Expectant and Parenting Students
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Student Engagement
- Local Wellness Policy
- Medication and Treatment at School
- Reducing the Spread of Flu
- School Health Requirements (Immunizations, Health Forms)
- School Nurses
- School-Based Health Centers
- Sexual Health Services (HIV/STI Prevention)