Richland Springs School - Health Services
RSISD Health Services Mission
Our Health Services Department is charged with the responsibility of the health of the school child while he is under school jurisdiction. A goal of the Health Services Department is to prepare the student upon maturity to assume the responsibility for his/ her own health and the health of others.
Philosophy
Our school nurse, a health specialist, is a member of the total education team who is primarily concerned with the whole child; his optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social development.
The primary objective of school nursing is to strengthen the educational process of children and youth by assisting them in improving or adapting to their health status. In collaboration with other educators, the school nurse coordinates the school health program contributing significantly to the full attainment of the health and education potential of each individual student.
SHAC - (School Health Advisory Council)
A School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group appointed by the school district to serve at the district level. Members of the SHAC come from different areas of the community and from within the school district. The majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the district. Texas law (Texas Education Code, Title 2, Subtitle F, Chapter 28, Subchapter A, §28.004) requires the establishment of a SHAC for every school district. SHACs are required to meet at least four times each year.
SHACs assist the districts in ensuring that local community values are reflected in health education instruction. Additionally, SHACs play an important role in strengthening the connection between health and learning. They can help parents and community stakeholders reinforce the knowledge and skills children need to stay healthy for a lifetime.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has developed the School Health Advisory Council: A Guide for Texas School Districts. This guide provides school staff and community members basic information about the value of SHACs to create a healthy school environment for students.
Area Clinic Information
Board Policies Regarding Health Services
Health Services Resources
