Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child

The Owen J. Roberts School District is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of every child. Health and education affect individuals, society, and the economy and, as such, must work together whenever possible. Schools are a perfect setting for this collaboration. Schools are one of the most efficient systems for reaching children and youth to provide health services and programs, as approximately 95 percent of all U.S. children and youth attend school. At the same time, integrating health services and programs more deeply into the day-to-day life of schools and students represents an untapped tool for raising academic achievement and improving learning. Owen J. Roberts uses the CDC/ASCD Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach.

The CDC/ASCD WSCC model consists of ten interactive components:


Health Education
Physical Education and Physical Activity
Social Emotional and School Climate
Health Services
Nutrition Environment and Services
Counseling, Psychological and Social Services
Healthy Physical Environment
Employee Wellness
Family Engagement
Community Involvement