Health
The goal of Health Class is to meet the New York State Standards for health education and promote student wellness. The student is challenged to balance functional knowledge, health skills, and lasting applications through a variety of activities. The emphasis is to develop a healthful lifestyle. The various courses provide students with essential information in order to be healthy and safe, and achieve academically. Students are encouraged to maintain responsible behaviors, demonstrate positive family values, and take responsibility for their own healthful lifestyle.
Detailed information about the Health program can be found in the Curriculum Guide (page 14).
Physical Education
The Physical Education Program at Wells Middle School strives to have a positive impact on all. This will be done through:
- The continued improvement of motor skills as developmentally appropriate for the early adolescent;
- The ongoing assessment of individual fitness levels;
- The realization that personal and social responsibility are vital components of human relations.
We believe that all students have the ability to accept physical activity as an important part of life. Fitness, self-awareness, weight control, and stress management are understood as benefits of physical activity. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate leadership, respect, and problem-solving through participation in organized games and activities. Middle School Physical Education must be appropriate for the distinct developmental level of early adolescence.
Detailed information about the Physical Education program can be found in the Curriculum Guide (page 13).
