7th Grade
Signs of Suicide Screening
Signs of Suicide Screening
All 7th grade students are given the opportunity to participate in the Signs of Suicide (SOS) presentation and screening.
All 7th grade students are given the opportunity to participate in the Signs of Suicide (SOS) presentation and screening.
The SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program is the only youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression, as well as a reduction in actual suicide attempts. Listed on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, the SOS Program has shown a reduction in self-reported suicide attempts by 40-64% in randomized control studies (Aseltine et al., 2007 & Schilling et al., 2016).
The SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program is the only youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression, as well as a reduction in actual suicide attempts. Listed on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, the SOS Program has shown a reduction in self-reported suicide attempts by 40-64% in randomized control studies (Aseltine et al., 2007 & Schilling et al., 2016).
SOS is unique among school-based suicide prevention programs as it incorporates two prominent suicide prevention strategies into a single program: an educational curriculum that raises awareness about suicide and depression, and a brief screening for depression.
SOS is unique among school-based suicide prevention programs as it incorporates two prominent suicide prevention strategies into a single program: an educational curriculum that raises awareness about suicide and depression, and a brief screening for depression.
The SOS Programs use a simple and easy-to-remember acronym, ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell), to teach students action steps to take if they encounter a situation that requires help from a trusted adult. SOS is offered for both middle and high school aged youth and can be implemented in one class period by existing faculty and staff.
The SOS Programs use a simple and easy-to-remember acronym, ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell), to teach students action steps to take if they encounter a situation that requires help from a trusted adult. SOS is offered for both middle and high school aged youth and can be implemented in one class period by existing faculty and staff.
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
All seventh grade students take Health and Wellness for one quarter of the year, meeting four times a cycle (every six days). The class uses a skill-based curriculum based on the National Health Education Standards. The goal of the course is to offer students information about how to live healthy lives but primarily focuses on helping students to develop the skills needed to use this knowledge in their daily lives. Units covered include (but are not limited to), Interpersonal Communication Skills, Advocacy: Bullying Prevention, Analyzing Influences: Body Image and Body Confidence, Self-Management: Stress Management, Decision Making: Substance Abuse Prevention and Get Real-Human Sexuality Education. Our Health and Wellness teacher encourages parents to talk with their children about the topics covered in class and to infuse their own values as they relate to the curriculum.
All seventh grade students take Health and Wellness for one quarter of the year, meeting four times a cycle (every six days). The class uses a skill-based curriculum based on the National Health Education Standards. The goal of the course is to offer students information about how to live healthy lives but primarily focuses on helping students to develop the skills needed to use this knowledge in their daily lives. Units covered include (but are not limited to), Interpersonal Communication Skills, Advocacy: Bullying Prevention, Analyzing Influences: Body Image and Body Confidence, Self-Management: Stress Management, Decision Making: Substance Abuse Prevention and Get Real-Human Sexuality Education. Our Health and Wellness teacher encourages parents to talk with their children about the topics covered in class and to infuse their own values as they relate to the curriculum.
Physical Education
Physical Education
As part of the Physical Education curriculum, all students participate in Project Adventure activities. These activities consist of group problem-solving activities that encourage students to take safe risks in a supportive environment. These activities are followed by teacher led debriefings that focus on interpersonal skills, leadership and group dynamics. Physical Education is a great setting for students to initiate teamwork, provide encouragement for their peers and to work though conflicts that can often arise in a fast paced, active environment.
As part of the Physical Education curriculum, all students participate in Project Adventure activities. These activities consist of group problem-solving activities that encourage students to take safe risks in a supportive environment. These activities are followed by teacher led debriefings that focus on interpersonal skills, leadership and group dynamics. Physical Education is a great setting for students to initiate teamwork, provide encouragement for their peers and to work though conflicts that can often arise in a fast paced, active environment.