Skip to main content

Schools

Popular Links

  1. District
  2. School Health Advisory Council

School Health Advisory Council

School Health Advisory Committee

The School Health Advisory Council Committee, made up of school personnel, community members and parents, recommends a coordinated health program for elementary and middle school students.

Olney ISD is committed to having a safe and healthy environment for students, families and staff. By addressing nutrition, physical activity, health education and substance abuse prevention in a variety of ways and to a variety of audiences, we hope to raise the awareness levels and the skills for all to live a healthy life.

Olney ISD Board Policies:

  • School Health Advisory Council – 
  • Coordinated School Health Program – 
  • Wellness – 
  • Nutrition – 
  • Health Services – 
  • Physical Activity – 

SHAC meets four times a year. Meetings for the 2024-2025 School Year will be in person.


Anticipated Dates for 2024-2025 School Year:

September 26, 2024 9:00am OHS Auditorium

November 13, 2024 9:30am Admin Building

February 19, 2025 9:30am Admin Building

June 18, 2025 9:00am OHS Auditorium

  • The OISD School Health Advisory Committee bylaws can be found here: OISD SHAC Bylaws

  • Agendas

    June 25, 2024

    January 10, 2024

    November 15, 2023

    September 6, 2023

    June 20, 2023

    February 22, 2023

    Minutes

     

     

    Audio Recordings

    June 25, 2024

    January 10, 2024

    November 15, 2023

    Septebmer 6, 2023

    June 20,2023

    February 22, 2023

  • Wellness Plans

    Wellness Plan 2024-2025

    Wellness Plan 2023-2024

    Wellness Plan 2022-2023

     

    Wellness Policies

    Wellness Policy 2024-2025

    Wellness Policy 2023-2024

    Wellness Policy 2022-2023

  • Why do we need a School Health Advisory Committee?

    1. It is Texas law.
    2. Healthy children learn better.
    3. Schools play an important role in teaching healthy habits.
    4. Healthy homes and healthy schools support healthy children.

    What is included in a Coordinated School Health Program? (CHSP)

    The components of a coordinated school health program include:

    • Family and community involvement
    • Nutrition services
    • Physical education
    • Health education
    • Counseling, psychological and social services
    • Health services
    • Healthy school environment
    • Health promotion for school staff

Human Sexuality Curriculum

At Olney ISD, students in Grades 7–9 are taught Human Sexuality Curriculum through presentations by LifeGuard, an independent organization. 

OISD believes that sexuality education begins at home. Parents or legal guardians are the primary educators of their children and can be the most important influence on your child’s health decisions. The lessons your child will receive in school are designed to reinforce what a parent or legal guardian is teaching at home, not to replace it.

During the 87th Texas Legislation, a new bill (Texas House Bill 1525) was adopted that requires parents or legal guardians to opt-in their students to participate in Human Sexuality curriculum. Please see the Notification Letters & Opt-In Forms below to opt your student in.

  • The purpose of the LifeGuard Character and Sexuality Education is to empower teens with accurate information and practical tools to help them make healthy decisions, build strong relationships, and (following Texas guidelines) fully experience the benefits of saving sex for marriage. LifeGuard is an independent organization. 

    For OISD students in grades 7-9, LifeGuard Character and Sexuality Education Lessons are taught in blended environments that include both boys and girls. The topics covered in this abstinence-based curriculum are those found in the Olney ISD Health Matrix and in the Texas Health TEKS. All content has been reviewed by the Olney ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and is grade-level specific and developmentally appropriate.

    LifeGuard Presentation Topics

    7th Grade:

    • Human Body
    • Sexual Intercourse Definition
    • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Exposure
    • Pregnancy and Fetal Development
    • Abstinence
    • Influences and Character
    • Choices, Goals and Setbacks

    8th Grade:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
    • Risk and Risk-Avoidance
    • Abstinence
    • Types of Sexual Activity
    • Pregnancy and Fetal Development
    • Influences and Boudaries
    • Love vs. Infatuation
    • Relationships and Life’s Choices

    9th Grade:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
    • Abstinence
    • Types of Sexual Activity
    • Contraceptives
    • Pregnancy and Fetal Development
    • Influences on Sexual Behavior
    • Boundaries
    • Goals
    • Respect, Self-Esteem and Character
    • Healthy Relationships
    • Love vs. Lust

    • Opting-In: Participation in the human sexuality curriculum is voluntary. Parents or legal guardians must “opt-in” their student for the lessons by one of the following options:
      • Complete the Google Form found at their student’s campus website
      • Return the signed parent letter found below under Notification Letters & Opt-In Forms
      • Provide written request to their student’s campus  
    • Previewing Curriculum: Parents or legal guardians will be provided three options to preview the LifeGuard curriculum documents and teaching materials.
      • Attend the virtual Parent Workshop on Zoom – see below for the registration link.
      • Contact their student’s campus to schedule an appointment to view a printed copy.  
      • Request a Parent Preview from Lifeguard Website

    To view more materials related to LifeGuard, please visit the LifeGuard website.

  • OISD will be hosting informational workshops that provide an overview of the Character and Sexuality Curriculum presented by LifeGuard.

    The LifeGuard parent workshops are designed to give parents or legal guardians helpful tips for communicating with their children (grades 7-9) about human sexuality, allow them to review the curriculum, explore statistics from health officials and ask questions of LIfeGuard and OISD staff.

    For more information about these parent workshops, or if you have questions about LifeGuard, please contact Madison Ickert by email at mickert@olneyisd.net.

    LifeGuard Parent Workshop Date(s):

  • Digital Option

    Click here to complete the OJH Opt-In Google Form.

    Paper Option

    Please print, sign and return the following letter to the front office of your student’s campus to opt-in your student to the LifeGuard student presentations.  

    OISD Parent Notification & Opt-In Letter (English)

    OISD Parent Notification & Opt-In Letter (Spanish)