847-986-3100 x5704
jalger@d127.org
Prevention and Wellness
Joe Alger, Prevention & Wellness Coordinator
Grayslake North Prevention and Wellness educates and empowers students to make healthy decisions that will contribute to individual student success and a healthy school community. The program aims to promote a variety of health and wellness initiatives through comprehensive, equitable, holistic, and research-based programming to accomplish the following goals:
Improve help-seeking behaviors
Provide access to accurate health and wellness information and resources
Increase student leadership and peer education opportunities
Engage diverse school and community stakeholders in collaborative efforts to promote health and wellness initiatives
Advocate for a school environment that supports healthy behaviors and reduces harmful behaviors
Coordinate with all staff and students on Social Emotional Learning initiatives
Foster positive school climate and connectedness
Support health and wellness with staff, families, and local partnerships throughout the school community