MS. COOK Room # 111
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
GRADE EIGHT
Classes meet daily from 11:25 to 12:40 PM. This time is split with the Music class. Students need to bring a folder to class that can stay in the room, and bring a pen or pencil daily. The following is a list of topics that are covered in class:
TOLERANCE AND COMMUNITY BUILDING SKILLS
REPAIRING FRIENDSHIPS
GOOD CHARACTER TRAITS / VALUES
EATING DISORDERS
DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY DATING RELATIONSHIPS
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
DRUG AND ALCOHOL INFORMATION
(via Karen Walsh-Pio our Drug and Alcohol Counselor)
Students learn information in a variety of ways. This includes lectures, role-plays, group discussions, videos, reading, web research, games and worksheets. The focus is on guiding the students to make responsible decisions even when it goes against their peers' suggestions. This way, students can take charge of their safety, health and happiness.
