GRADES 3-8 HEALTH PROGRAM HANLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

HANLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Grades 3-8

Health Education Program

WHY IS HEALTH IMPORTANT?

Understanding the problem…

According to government surveys, over 15% of children ages 6-11 in the United States are overweight or obese. The arteries of overweight children act like those of middle aged smokers, increasing the risk of an early heart attack or stroke. The damage can be reversed through a healthy diet and regular physical activity, but almost half of young children get no regular physical activity. As a Hanley International   Academy Health Educator, it is my job to make sure your child adapts a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent heart disease and other physical ailments caused from poor diet or lack of physical activity.

WHY TEACH HEALTH EDUCATION?

Research tells us that information alone does not result in the establishment of healthy behaviors. Health instruction must also support children in developing and placing a high value on healthy behaviors.

The National School Boards Association agrees that students need school health education, as does the Michigan State Board of Education. The Board believes that schools cannot achieve their primary mission of education if students and staff are not physically, mentally, and socially healthy!

HEALTH EDUCATION MISSION

The mission of Hanley International Academy’s Health Education Program is to provide appropriate instruction which maximizes an individual’s potential for developing and maintaining a healthy body, mind, and character. A quality health education program is fundamental for our students and it must support our students in developing and placing a high value on healthy behaviors. Our health education program provides students with a multitude of learning experiences. Students in Hanley’s health education program will…

·         Acknowledge and appreciate diversity;

·         Learn and appreciate the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyles;

·         Engage in healthy practices;

·         Develop a thirst for learning;

·         Encourage others to participate in physical activity and healthy lifestyles; and

·         Exhibit strong morals, values, and character

HEALTH CLASSROOM RULES FOR SUCCESS

HEALTH CLASSROOM CONSEQUENCES

• First Violation: Verbal Warning
• Second Violation: Loss of Class Points / Time Out
• Third Violation: Seat Moved / Loss of Class Points
• Fourth Violation: Behavior Report sent home / Parent/Guardian Contacted
• Fifth Violation: Detention and/or Behavior Plan
• Severe Disruptions: Student sent immediately to Dean of Students for further discipline

 RECOMMENDED STUDENT SUPPLIES

• Pencils, pens, colored pencils, crayons, or markers
• Scissors
• Glue or glue sticks
• Grades 3-8: 2-Pocket Folder preferably PURPLE, labeled “HEALTH” to keep all important health worksheets and family resource sheets.
• Grades 6-8: 1 Subject Spiral Notebook preferably PURPLE, labeled “HEALTH” for journal or writing assignments.

 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

• Hanley International Academy hosts Parent/Teacher Conferences at the end of each Trimester. Please check the school calendar as to when these dates and times are scheduled.
• Also, you may request a conference with Mr. Stabnick by emailing and setting an appointment during any time during the school year.

HANLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY’S HEALTH CURRICULUM

The intent of the HIA Health Education Program is to teach students health topics that are age and grade appropriate. Students will be taught a mix of lessons from the Michigan Model for Health and ETA’s HealthSmart curriculum. All lessons meet the National Health Education Standards and the Michigan Model lessons have been approved by the State of Michigan’s Department of Education and meets the MDE’s grade level content expectations (GLCEs).

The Michigan Model curriculum facilitates skills-based   learning through lessons that include a variety of teaching and learning techniques, skill development and practice, and building positive lifestyle behaviors in students and families.

The HealthSmart curriculum targets clearly defined health behavior outcomes, supports the development of protective factors and reduction of risk factors, builds on the cultural strengths of students and their families to support healthy behaviors, establishes healthy social norms and expectations.

GRADES 3-6 HEALTH EDUCATION UNITS/MODULES

·         Personal & Family Health / (Social and Emotional Health)

·         Safety & Injury Prevention

·         Nutrition & Physical Activity

·         Tobacco, Alcohol, & Other Drug Prevention

·         HIV/AIDS Prevention

GRADES 7-8 HEALTH EDUCATION UNITS/MODULES

·         Emotional & Mental Health

·          Violence & Injury Prevention

·         Nutrition & Physical Activity

·         Tobacco, Alcohol, & Other Drug Prevention

* Taught through the YMCA's SWIFT Program - Making a Difference!

• For HIV/AIDS and sexual health education instruction, parents and/or legal guardians must be notified in advance of:
  • The content of the instruction
  • The right to review the materials in advance
  • The right to observe instruction
  • The right to excuse their child without penalty

PLEASE CLICK ON OUR GRADE 7 SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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