PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL : 7
LENGTH: One Trimester
CATEGORY: Required
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is centered on building self-confidence through communication; learning about emotions and self-discipline; improving peer relationships, developing critical thinking skills for decision making and goal setting. An emphasis is also placed on adolescent changes
(puberty), alcohol abuse & related problems.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Building self-discipline, and self-confidence
Communication skills
Managing attitudes and emotions
Strengthening positive relationships
Problem solving and decision making
Resisting negative peer pressure and drug use
Thinking critically
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Contribution to a "safe classroom" atmosphere
Participation in class discussion
Satisfactory marks on tests and quizzes
Completion of homework assignments
Effective note taking
Outside reading and current events update
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 8
LENGTH: One Trimester
CATEGORY: Required
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Eighth grade Personal Development provides information that helps students make positive decisions about their own health. The skills learned in seventh grade Personal Development are reinforced as they look at health issues that affect them.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Community Service
Wellness and Health
Nutrition and Fitness
Physical, Mental & Social Health
Violence Prevention
Substance Abuse
Growth and Development
Sexually transmited Diseases
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Contributing to a "safe classroom" atmosphere
Participation in class discussion
Satisfactory marks on tests and quizzes
Completion of homework assignments
Note taking
Outside reading and current events update
3 hours of community service