Healthy School Environment

A healthy school environment includes the physical and aesthetic surroundings and the psychosocial climate and culture of the school.

• Factors that influence the physical environment include:
  • The school building, grounds, and local neighborhood design and characteristics
  • Biological or chemical agents that are detrimental to health
  • Physical conditions such as temperature, noise, and lighting
• The psychological environment includes the physical, emotional, and social conditions that affect the well-being of students and staff.

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