Abstract
The concept of school health services has started very precisely in developed countries and achieved so many outcomes; however in developing countries it has lost its true essence. No school services can be satisfactory unless they provide a full range of services to improve overall health status of children.
The literature reinforced that if we do not ponder on this crucial period then there will be a probability that children will develop so many diseases in later age which will ultimately reduce their longevity and will not increase life expectancy. The other aspect of health during this period is the educational aspect; if children are not healthy then it is difficult for them to learn and understand.
This review paper is an effort to look in detail at the existence of school health services in Saudi Arabia and review the available school health models. It also proposes a four quadrant school health model which describes the school health plans and strategies to be implemented easily with limited resources.
The evidence suggests that improved health services through joint efforts of multiple agencies shape healthy living, decrease chronic diseases, increase longevity and eventually enhance teaching and learning performance.