8th grade AWARE program

This week in health class, the 8th grade AWARE program will take place. Students will receive this presentation during their regular 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.

During the four day program, several community agencies will present information on the topic of sexuality education. Topics addressed will include: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual Violence prevention, Teen Pregnancy and general decision making.

There was a parent meeting about the AWARE program that 8th grade parents were invited to in the fall. Aspects of the sexuality education program were discussed. If any parent would like further information about the program, contact Mrs. Conley.

Welcome 2010!

Happy New Year! I hope the start of 2010 has been great for everyone. It is good to be back to school and into our routine of working and learning.

The sixth grade classes are wrapping up the mental health unit. They will be taking their first chapter test next week. Students will be doing a study guide in class and will be plenty prepared for the test.

The seventh graders are starting the tobacco unit. They are learning about what smoking does to the body and what the short and long term effects of smoking are.

The eighth graders are finishing the nutrition unit this week. We will be discussing eating disorders and talking about healthy weight loss plans. Their nutrition test will be early next week.