Middle School Life Skills & Wellness
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Health and Wellness Program is to teach to students how to make healthy decisions related to their physical and social well-being. Classes are discussion-based and include activities and age-appropriate materials to reinforce the subjects covered. The program is designed to encourage discussion between students and parents related to the often difficult topics that are addressed in class.
Class Structure
All health classes are discussion based with age appropriate materials and activities used to help promote thought and participation. The goal is to give students fact based information and encourage discussion of topics at home. Class schedules are as follows:
Middle School – 45 minutes per week for eight to ten week per year
Goals
1. Introduction of sexual education
2. Understand facts of drug use, abuse and addiction
3. Develop understanding of peer pressure and stress
4. Understand how personal decision-making affects others
5. Understand emotional ramifications of choices
Content
1. Drugs
2. Alcohol
3. Sexual Education
4. Tobacco
5. Stress
6. Nutrition
7. Exercise
