Health

Each Richmond 6th grade student spends one class a week for three quarters of the school year in the Living Arts classroom participating in 6th grade Health.

ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION AND REFUSAL SKILLS
Students will have the opportunity to learn about different types of communication, such as passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, or assertive communication. Students will learn the benefits of assertive communication by reading about real-life scenarios and engaging in role plays. The overall goal for the unit is to teach them to advocate effectively for themselves.

NUTRITION
Students will learn methods for living a healthy lifestyle. With careful supervision, students will have the chance to prepare well-balanced meals in the Living Arts room, equipping them with the skills to prepare their own healthy food one day. Students will learn what makes a well-balanced meal by considering the 6 essential nutrients. This unit will give students the skills they need to be knowledgeable of what they put in their bodies and will teach them how to make healthy decisions independently.

FIRST AID
The last unit examines the skills necessary to respond to basic first aid emergencies. Students will learn how to put on a sling, CPR skills, and the Heimlich maneuver. They will also discuss how to react if they are hurt or if someone else gets hurt, including how to handle broken bones and burns. One example includes applying the Check, Call, Care method. As with previous units, strong communication skills are emphasized.

Welcome to the RMS Sexual Health Class 7th grade Website for students and parents. The goal of this page is to:

• Provide a safe place for students to be better informed about sexual health.
• Align parents with topics covered in class which facilitates communication from class to home.
• Encourage parent and teen communication.

We believe that knowledge is power, that health is an integral part of the curriculum and vital to student success. We believe that every student matters and every student deserves to "be smart and be well" (click on the blue underlined words to find the link). We encourage your feedback and input in this endeavor.

Schools, Family and Protective Factors a CDC study.

Annual Parent Notice for 7th Grade Health

Brian Atkinson- Health Educator

All 8th grade students participate in one quarter of Health Education during their 8th grade year.  The focus of this work is on increasing knowledge of substance use and building skills to address peer influence.  As with all health classes teacher work to establish a safe classroom environment where students can ask questions and take risks as they practice skills.