7th Grade classroom guidance

WCPSS Curriculum and Classroom Guidance

• Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program - These lessons are taught to all WCPSS students in grades 7, 9 and 12. The lessons aim to teach students help-seeking skills needed if they or a friend are having thoughts of suicide. In the 7th grade, students are taught to ACT (Acknowledge - Care - Tell a Trusted Adult).

  • • • Parent letters are sent home prior to the teaching of this lesson. Parents who do not want their children to participate should return the signed letter to their child's counselor or PE teacher. (English Parent Letter) (Spanish Parent Letter)

      • Parents can find detailed information about the program and suicide prevention through the SOS Parent Portal

      • Click here to learn more about WCPSS Suicide Prevention efforts and resources. 

• Human Trafficking - **Please note that this program/lesson will not be conducted through virtual learning due to the sensitive content and required follow up with students.**  These lessons is taught to all WCPSS students in grades 7, 8 and 9. Student Services works in collaboration with the Physical Education Department to teach this state-mandated information. 

  • • • Learn more at Project No Rest - a North Carolina "statewide project to increase awareness and prevention around human trafficking and how it affects our children and young people in North Carolina. Partnering with The UNC School of Social Work, the goal is to shine a light into the shadow that is human trafficking and reduce the number of youth trafficked while improving the lives of those affected by trafficking."