Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
Health
The goal of the ETJMS Health Program is to reduce risk behaviors and increase healthy habits. This will be achieved through the students’ increased health literacy, the development of healthy self-management skills, and through the advocacy of their healthy behaviors and practices. The acquisition of these will be undertaken in active, student-centered, non-threatening environments in which students are challenged to do their best in developing the foundation of healthy, life-long habits.
ETJMS follows the Healthy Lifestyle Choices (HLC) Curriculum. The HLC Middle School Program engages youth to become their own health advocate. Because middle school students would rather not be told what to do or how to think, the HLC Middle School Program is designed to teach important health skills by providing youth with information about positive behaviors and consequences, and allowing them to work in teams to reach healthy conclusions.
Topics covered in health class will include...
ETJMS follows the Healthy Lifestyle Choices (HLC) Curriculum. The HLC Middle School Program engages youth to become their own health advocate. Because middle school students would rather not be told what to do or how to think, the HLC Middle School Program is designed to teach important health skills by providing youth with information about positive behaviors and consequences, and allowing them to work in teams to reach healthy conclusions.
Topics covered in health class will include...
Assessing Health Knowledge
Making Healthy Choices Goal Setting Social Norms Conflict Resolution Self-Image/Self-Esteem Effective Communication Dealing With Emotions Values Relationships Assertive, Aggressive, Passive Behavior |
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
Stress Management Injury Prevention Online Safety Bullying Nutrition External Influences Depression Suicide Puberty Benefits of Abstinence Gender Roles and Stereotypes HIV/AIDS |