Monday, October 27, 2008

October 27, 2008

This week in health classes, the sixth grade students will continue to work on the body systems unit. We will be wrapping up this Friday. Students will get a study guide in class Friday and should start reviewing for the test over the weekend.

Seventh graders are finishing the drug and alcohol unit. There will be a test and folder check on Friday. Study guides will be given out Wednesday, so students should start reviewing.

Eigth grade classes are finishing the reproductive systems unit. They will be given a study guide on Tuesday and the final unit test will be Wednesday. They will also have a folder check on Wednesday. We will begin work with the "Gameplan" Abstinence education workbooks on Thursday. Ask your 8th grader what they are learning in health class!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

October 15th

It's hard to believe that the trimester is more than half way over! We will be switching Encore classes before we know it.

The sixth graders just completed the unit on physical health. Overall, the students did very well on the unit tests. All grades have been updated in the gradebook. We are jumping into our next unit: The Human Body systems. We will be working on the body systems unit over the next couple of weeks.

The seventh grade classes are continuing work on the drug and alcohol unit. They did some great simulation activities and are learning all about the potential dangers of drugs and alcohol.

The eighth grade classes are experiencing the AWARE program this week. It is an excellent program and the students are learning a ton about sexuality, STD's and teen pregnancy.

Monday, October 6, 2008

8th Grade AWARE program

Next Monday the AWARE program will start for students in eighth grade. Students will receive this presentation during their health class. If a student is not in health class they will be “pulled out” of their fifth or eighth hour class during one of the trimesters for this four day presentation.

There will be a parent presentation this Wednesday (October 8th) at 7:00 pm. Aspects of the sexuality education program will be discussed. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend!