1. GRADE 7 WELLNESS
Wellness studies issues related to health and lifestyle focusing on four types of well-being;
physical, emotional, mental, and social. The degree to which these interrelated aspects are
nurtured directly influences our quality of life. This course investigates topics relevant to
Middle School students focusing on the relationship between responsibility, sound decision-
making skills and good health. The major topics of study this semester include:
Unit 1 Healthy Body - SMART goal setting skills, components of fitness, benefits of physical
fitness, the digestive system, essential nutrients, the dangers of excessive fast food
consumption.
Unit 2 Respect - influences on health, making healthy choices, hurtful behaviours, bullying
issues and conflict management.
Unit 3 Substance Abuse - proper use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication and prescription
drugs, effects of tobacco and the power of media messages.
Unit 4 Sexual Health - personal hygiene, physical and mental changes during puberty,
reproductive and endocrine system disorders, building and maintaining friendships,
community health.
In addition to talks, multi-media presentations, readings, projects and activities, classroom
discussion is an integral part of the course. Students are expected to follow the ground rules
listed below:
Ground Rules
• Respect the feelings/ideas of others
• Refrain from discussing/questioning at a personal level
• Everyone has the right to “pass” (not to answer any personal or embarrassing question)
• Respect the confidentiality of any personal information students share in class
• No put-downs!
Course Requirements
• Observe the Wellness ground rules at all times
• Bring materials to class (clear file, spiral note book, pencil or pen, other items as
requested by the teacher)
• Complete assignments/projects on time
• Prepare for tests/quizzes/presentations

2. Grading Criteria
Assignments/Performance Based Tasks
Tests/Quizzes
Personal Management
Grade 7 Wellness Teachers
Ms Robin Hardeman
hardemanr@ismainla.org
Ms Carly Relf
relfc@ismanila.org
Ms Angela Respecki
respeckir@ismanila.org
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child's teacher or
myself. The telephone number for the Middle School office is 840 8550.
Acknowledgement
Please sign in the space provided below to show that you have read the course
requirements for Wellness 7 and have discussed them with your child.
Parent Signature __________________________ Date _____________________
Student’s Name _________________________________
Mrs Valerie Birchenall
Wellness Department Program Leader
birchenallv@ismanila.org