It is a confidential medical record. Ms. Shaffer stresses that the Wellness Center follows the District's policy on sexuality education, which encourages abstinence. No reproductive health services are offered. Students are queried about growing up, sexuality, success, appearance, TV, music, peers, and parents. Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is available, but AIDS testing is referred to the Public Health Department.
Every effort is made to have students keep family physicians and parents informed.
The questionnaires developed for parents, students and staff, and the results of the needs assessment, made for an excellent presentation to the Board of Education. For years, some students have come to school sick, or parents have been unable to afford care. Now we can help children with their physical and emotional health, which will help educationally. Regular attendance will be improved, as will the general well-being of the student body. The Wellness Center will also raise conscientiousness of prevention of sickness and the profits of a healthy being.