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Health, Safety & Physical Education
Office of Academic Enrichment & Support
DirectorBettyann Creighton 440 N. Broad Street, Suite 251Portal C Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215.400.6814 Related Departments
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Programs & ServicesPrograms & ServicesWelcomeOur children are responsible for making daily decisions that have lifelong impact on their health and well-being. As students, children are also responsible for being prepared for learning each and every day. It is the responsibility of schools and families to teach children how to be healthy because children and youth cannot learn if they are not healthy. There is sound research connecting health and academic achievement. An overview of that research can be found at www.thesociety.org/pdf/makingtheconnection.ppt. Driver EducationJohn Makara, Coordinator440 N. Broad StreetPortal C, Voice 215.400-6809Fax 215.400-4195 The School District of Philadelphia, Office of Health, Safety and Physical Education, is offering the valuable experience of Driver Education. This is directly related to the District’s commitment to providing educational opportunities that promote comprehensive safety practices, responsibility and preparation for future careers. Eligible students will be instructed in laws related to safe and responsible driving, challenges of driving and implications of irresponsible driving choices. Eat.Right.NowJoan Nachmani, DirectorEat.Right.Now PA Nutrition Education TRACKS School District of Philadelphia Catharine Annex, Room 205 6900 Greenway Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142215-727-2279215-727-2202 Fax jnachman@philasd.org EAT.RIGHT.NOW. provides FREE nutrition outreach programs and services to all public school students, teachers, staff, administrators and parents. EAT.RIGHT.NOW. is based at both school and community sites, during school hours as well as after school, and involves nutrition education at various levels. Some basic messages include nutritious snacking, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, proper label reading, and understanding the importance of breakfast. All EAT.RIGHT.NOW. programs and services meet objectives established by the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education TRACKS. Our nutrition lessons and programs are approximately 45 minutes in length, and all follow-up lessons and activities provided to teachers comply with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. HIV AIDSJudith Peters, Coordinator440 N. Broad StreetPortal C, Academic Enrichment & Support Voice 215.400-6803Fax 215.400-4195The goal of the SDP HIV prevention education program is to expand and strengthen comprehensive school health education with a particular emphasis on preventing HIV infection, other sexually transmitted infections, and unintended pregnancy. The program includes designing and offering of professional development opportunities, maintaining a comprehensive resource center for teachers, reviewing Human Sexuality materials and presentations to be used in the classroom, development of strategies to reduce the rate of HIV/AIDS students throughout Philadelphia, and conducting the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Philadelphia Campaign for Healthier Schools
The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) is a key partner in Philadelphia's Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) nutrition and physical activity initiative. In partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), The Food Trust (TFT), and the Bicycle Coalition (BC) this initiative focuses on increasing the availability of healthy foods, nutritional awareness and physical activity for all students. For more information and resources, click here.
Red Cross ClubsJudith Peters, Coordinator440 N. Broad StreetPortal C, Academic Enrichment & Support Voice 215.400-6803Fax 215.400-4195In a joint collaboration between the Office of Health, Safety, and Physical Education in conjunction with the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Red Cross, Red Cross Clubs have been created in many of our schools. In these school clubs, students are provided training and certification in the areas of First Aid, CPR, AED, Disaster Preparedness and Water Safety. Students participate in community service and provide peer education for high school and elementary students Steps to a Healthier PhiladelphiaGlenn Devitt, Coordinator440 N. Broad StreetPortal C, Academic Enrichment & Support Voice 215.400-6807Fax 215.400-4195 A five year grant received in 2003 by the Philadelphia Department of Health in partnership with The School District of Philadelphia and the US Department of Health and Human Services through the Center for Disease Control & Prevention. This grant has expired, however, the work continues. The SDP Wellness Policy and School Wellness Councils are results of the Steps grant.AquaticsMake a SplashAQUATICS INITIATIVE
Contact: Bettyann Creighton 215-400-6814
BEEP (Bicycle Education Enhancement Program)The BEEP program was originally conceived by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, as a way to teach Philadelphia's school-age children how to safely use the 300-mile Philadelphia Bike Network. This programs continues under the supervision of the Bicycle Coalition. Contact: Bettyann Creighton 215-400-6814 ResourcesHealthHealth, Scope and Sequence
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