Health and Wellness

Wellness Definition

“Wellness is taking care of our body, our mind, and the connections we have with family, friends, and community.”

SDUSD recognizes wellness as a multi-dimensional practice that is fortified through a focus on an individual’s mind and body, the relationships that they sustain and are sustained by, and the communities in which they live, learn, and grow.

Wellness Policy

Our Local School Wellness Policy BP 5030 complies with federal law, incorporates all components of the Coordinated School Health Model (a comprehensive approach to improving student health and well-being by integrating health-related efforts across multiple components within a school). The Framework for Wellness (Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child [WSCC] model) serves as a guide for site-level implementation of Wellness Policy BP5030 and is based on the Coordinated School Health Model. The framework brings together Health Education, Health Services, Physical Education, Physical Activity, Nutrition Services, Social-Emotional Wellness, a Healthy and Safe School Environment, Staff Wellness, and Family & Community Involvement to support the well-being of the entire school community.

The District Wellness Council (DWC) brings together students, families, staff, and community partners to support health and well-being across San Diego Unified school communities. The DWC helps monitor implementation of the district’s Wellness Policy (BP5030), review progress, and inform policy revisions through community input. It also provides a space to share wellness efforts and resources, hear diverse perspectives, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to join the conversation. Whether you want to learn more, share feedback, or connect your organization’s work with school wellness, we invite you to participate.