8 HEALTHY HIGH SCHOOL TIPS1. Nutritional Needs2. Water, Water, Water3. Get Involved!!!! Activity and Movement!4. Clinic information5. Illness/Injury procedures – prolonged

absence6. Special Health needs7. Resources at Battlefield to help YOU!!!8. Plan for Life Long Wellness !!

Nutritional Needs•Breakfast is the jump start to your bodies Battery!!• Eat something within 1-2 hours after you get out of bed•Breakfast is served daily in the cafeteria

• Suggestions for locker breakfast:

Granola Bars/Breakfast Bar Pop Tarts Baggie of Dry cereal Rice Krispy treats• Lunch: Bag it or Buy it…Just Do

It!• Food Choices – portion control• Vending options keep us healthy Flavored water Water 100% Juices Vending machine hours 2pm• Eat a well balanced dinner with

your family – at the table!!

NUTRITIONAL NEEDSThe following statements are excerpted from: Statement on the Link Between Nutrition and Cognitive Development in Children (1994) by the Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy at Tufts University.

"Children who attend school hungry have diminished attention spans and are unable to perform tasks as well as their nourished peers. In these cases, the full value of the education provided is lost."

"Nutritionally deprived children are unable to benefit fully from schooling which, in turn, diminishes their potential as adults."

"The benefits [of the School Breakfast Program] include higher performance on standardized tests, better school attendance, lowered incidence of anemia…”

WATER! WATER! WATER!Hydration is essential for oxygen to be delivered to the BRAIN!!

Every student is encouraged to drink

water throughout the school day!

Athletes and PE students must drink at least 16 ounces of water 1-2 hours prior to practice/activity!!

Plan ahead!! Buy your water at lunchtime or bring it from home. Use your time between classes wisely to use the restroom. Plan ahead!!

Get Involved!! Be Active!! Join a club Have school spirit Attend sporting and extra-curricular events Be a scholar and a well rounded person –

show off your talents (whatever it may be) Ask and Advocate!

ATHLETIC TEAMS:  Baseball    Basketball (boys)    

Basketball (girls)    Cheer    Cross Country (boys)    Cross Country (girls)    Dance Team    Field Hockey    Football    Golf    Gymnastics - C. White    Indoor Track (boys)    Indoor Track (girls)    Lacrosse (boys)    Lacrosse (girls)    Outdoor Track (boys)    Outdoor Track (girls)    Soccer (boys)    Soccer (girls)    Softball    Swim Team    Tennis (boys)    Tennis (girls)    Volleyball    Wrestling

CLUBS:    Anime    Bowling Club    Class of 2008    

Class of 2009    Class of 2010    Class of 2011    Debate Team    DECA    Drama    Edge Club    English Honor Society    Environmental Club    Equestrian Club    FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America    Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)    Forensics    Future Teachers Association    Guitar Club    Hip Hop Team    Interact Club    International Club    Junior/Senior Prom    Key Club 2007-08    Latin Club    Marching Band    Math Club    Model UN    National Art Honor Society    National French Honor Society    National Honor Society    National Latin Honor Society    Newspaper    Peer Trainers    Photography Club    Robotics    SADD    SCA    Scholastic Bowl (Academic Team)    Science National Honor Society    SkillsUSA    Spanish Honor Society    Sports Marketing Club    Step Team    Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers    Tri-M (Music Honor Society)    Yearbook

BHS CLINICMrs. Fairbanks, RNMrs. Craven, clinic attendant

• Students must have a pass to be seen in the clinic.• ALL medications (over the counter and prescription)

MUST be kept in the clinic and proper paperwork must accompany the meds.

• Clinic is open to all students with health needs• Health and academic achievement are directly

correlated -- our goal is for you to maintain good health!

• Feel free to use the clinic staff as a reference for Health/ PE, research related to health /disease.

• Students with special health needs should schedule an appointment to meet with Mrs. Fairbanks to discuss your needs!

• We care about YOU!!!

Illness/ Injury – AbsenceNotify attendance for illness/injury – alert them

to any health concernsE-mail Mrs. Fairbanks (nurse) and your

guidance counsellor concerning any prolonged absences due to illness.

If you have an injury requiring you to use crutches, wheelchair or special needs-bring Dr.’s note to the clinic.

Advocate for your health needs! Battlefield staff cares about you and your academic success.

Special Health NeedsMobility Injuries

Dr’s note required for special passes

Athletic needs Athletic trainer is available after school in the

training room

Health concerns Make appointment to discuss your special health

needs

Hospitalizations Notify school as soon as possible

Resources at BHS to help youGuidance CounselorSchool NurseSocial WorkerPsychologistTeachersAdministratorsSecurity personnelAthletic trainerAny many, many more people that care about

you and your success at Battlefield!

Life Long Wellness

Begins today……never ends…Plan for the FUTURE!!