Coordinated School Health
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet
Concussion Information Sheet
Physical education classes and physical activities that promote physical fitness, motor skills, social and personal in our schools.
Access to a variety of nutritious meals that accommodate the health and nutrition needs of all students and provides learning experiences in nutrition and health and links to nutrition-related community services. Summer feeding programs are also available that provides hot meals off site and on- site during the summer months.
Services provided to improve students’ mental, emotional, and social health. These services improve the health of the students and the health of the school environment. Hickman County is fortunate to have received a 5 year grant for additional mental health services through a program called Project AWARE.
Health promotion programs that encourage and support staff in pursuing healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
A school atmosphere supported by programs and policies that nurture positive behavior, assure safety, and promote a feeling of belonging and respect for all students, staff, and families. This component involves the physical surroundings, climate and culture of the school. We are thankful to have School Resource Officers (SROs) placed in all 8 of our schools and the partnership between the schools to law enforcement. Hickman County is committed to establishing and maintaining secure and safe learning environments for our students.
Pre-Kindergarten through high school health education curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, and that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions. Health education programs equip our students with the understanding and risks associated with poor decisions.
Erin's Law Curriculum
What is Erin’s Law in Tennessee?
Erin’s Law, passed in Tennessee in 2013, requires all public schools to teach age‑appropriate child sexual abuse prevention education. The goal is to empower children to recognize abuse and know how to safely speak up to a trusted adult. It also ensures school staff receive training and that parents and guardians get helpful resources and information (Erin's Law).
How we’re addressing this requirement
To comply with Erin’s Law, our school will be using the Monique Burr Foundation’s “Child & Teen Safety Matters” curriculum. For elementary students (K–5), the Child Safety Matters program teaches five easy‑to‑remember safety rules and red‑flag awareness through one engaging age‑appropriate lesson (or four shorter ones). For older students (grades 6–12), Teen Safety Matters covers topics such as emotional and digital safety, bullying, and healthy boundaries (Prevent Child Abuse Indiana).
The program is evidence‑based and designed to empower students with practical skills in a supportive and interactive classroom environment. It also provides informational handouts and guidance for parents and caregivers to reinforce safety messages at home (Erin's Law, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana).
Note to Parents & Guardians
Your child’s safety is our top priority. These lessons are delivered by a trained facilitator, and materials are crafted to be respectful, reassuring, and completely age‑appropriate. Please reach out to the Coordinated School Health office to receive resources to help you support these conversations at home, along with contact information in case you have questions or would like to learn more.
Partnership with our families and community is a critical links not only health education, academics. Though these valued partnerships, Hickman County Schools can bridge the gap to a better education for our students.
Services provided to students to protect and promote health of our students and staff. We offer many services to help our students achieve health and maintain wellness. Dental sealants provided by the Health Department is just an example of the health services provided to our students.
The Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) Test
This is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues. Coordinated School Health provides McAlister’s Deli lunch to top male and top female from grades 3rd-8th and Wellness Class. PACER tests are performed in the fall and spring of the academic school year. This is not an easy accomplishment- so to everyone that participated- WELL DONE!
Our Student Athlete Ambassador (SAA) are students who lives & promotes a healthy & positive lifestyle. They exhibit and promotes healthy decisions ie) avoids nicotine products, doesn’t drive impaired, and is a social champion through anti-bullying and healthy relationships. It is a big job with big rewards & our SAAs are ready! It’s a movement to stop vaping & empower better lifestyle decisions through creative & innovative ways to reach our target audience where they are.
