Do you have what it takes to be a Blue Ribbon Program?

Program Criteria

In order to qualify for the award, applicants will need to complete a  self-study of their schools health curriculum. Applicants will need to  review their curriculum’s goals and objectives, content, and instructional strategies. The completed self-study is then submitted to the Blue Ribbon Committee for further review. If your school is in compliance with Blue Ribbon standards, a team from the Illinois School Health Association and the Illinois Association  for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance will come out to visit the school for  a more in-depth look at the program. If your school is selected as a Blue Ribbon School,  recognition will be given by both the Illinois School Health Association and the Illinois  Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at their respective conferences. Plaques and banners will be awarded to the Blue Ribbon schools with health education programs that qualify for the award. The schools will also have the  opportunity to give a presentation at ISHA/IAHPERD state conference to highlight their programs. 

Application Deadline:
February 1

Program Cost:  
$150

Banner presented at IAHPERD awards banquet. Program showcased in Illinois Journal Invitation to present at IAHPERD convention.  Winners also honored at the Illinois School Health Conference in the spring.

Grades 5-8 Health Criteria 

Grades 9-12 Health Criteria