SIXTH GRADE
Learning Expectations

Getting along with others
How can I express feelings in healthy ways?
How can I learn to be more respectful of others?
How can I prevent & manage stress?
What makes someone a good friend?

Bullies and Bystanders
What is bullying?
What can I do if bullying happens to me or someone else?
How can I stand up for myself and others?

Keeping Healthy
How can I keep myself healthy?
What do I want to know about the body system and puberty?

What should we eat?
How healthful is my eating?
What are healthful snacks to choose?
What makes it hard to make healthy choices?

Students will:

Practice the following health life skills: Decision-making, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Resisting Peer Pressure, Assertiveness, Knowing, Recognizing & Managing Emotions, Anger & Stress Management, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness & Empathy, Appreciating Diversity, Using Resources, Analyzing Influences and Health Advocacy.

SEVENTH GRADE
Learning Objectives

Feelings and Life Skills
How do I see myself?
How can we deal with feelings and stressful social situations?
How can I make new friends?

Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Bullying
Does the media make us aggressive?
What can I do when I’m angry?
When is it bullying/sexual harassment and when is it just fooling around?
How can we handle bullying and sexual harassment?

Understanding Substances
What harm is there in using tobacco, alcohol or marijuana?
Why do some teens use substances and others don’t?
How do advertisers manipulate teens?

Students will:

Practice the following health life skills: Decision-making, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Resisting Peer Pressure, Assertiveness, Knowing, Recognizing & Man-aging Emotions, Anger & Stress Management, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness & Empathy, Appreciating Diversity, Using Resources, Analyzing Influences and Health Advocacy.

EIGHTH GRADE
Learning Objectives

Transitions to High School
What are my hopes and dreams for high school?
What do I want to know about high school life?
How can I turn my dreams into reality?

Healthy Relationships
What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship?
How can I handle bullying and sexual harassment?
How can I help a friend?

Eating Well
How healthy is my eating?
What makes it hard to make healthy choices?
How can I maintain a healthy weight?

Know Your Body*
What do I need to know to be sexually healthy?
How can I say no to risky sexual behavior?
What questions do I have about dating?

* Requires parent/guardian permission

Students will:

Practice the following health life skills: Decision-making, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, Resisting Peer Pressure, Assertiveness, Knowing, Recognizing & Managing Emotions, Anger & Stress Management, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness & Empathy, Appreciating Diversity, Using Resources, Analyzing Influences and Health Advocacy

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Specialist Curriculum

Vassal Lane Upper School