Students will develop skills necessary to become more responsible, self-reliant adolescents. They will learn the power and responsibility of making good choices and focus on modeling and promoting a healthy lifestyle. We will cover topics such as nutrition, physical activity, study habits and organization, peer relationships, conflict resolution, appropriate technology and internet usage, and effective communication skills.

8th Grade Health and Wellness will focus on the skills and knowledge needed to become an independent and informed high schooler. Class content will center on topics such as lifetime fitness and nutrition, communicable and non-communicable diseases and prevention, first aid and emergency preparedness, navigating teenage relationships, positive social media usage, and substance abuse and prevention.