The subject matter is reviewed and becomes more complex in the seventh grade. The eight grade combines the information gathered in the 6th and 7th with more depth. When the student has completed their three years at GMS, they have the tools they need for healthy living. Some of the subject matter covered includes Family Life Education, personal care, concerns with disease, smoking and tobacco use, alcohol and drugs, body systems, balance for a healthy life, fitness components, games and sports such as basketball, soccer, track and field, softball, volleyball, and lacrosse. This course is designed for secondary school students to develop and enhance touch skills for entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information on a keyboard.
Students compose and produce a variety of personal, educational, and professional documents.
We have three course offerings in this resource area. The seventh grade offering is a semester elective course and students learn about nutrition, how breakfast fits into a healthy eating plan and how to prepare special breakfast dishes. An extensive unit on kitchen safety is a vital part of this offering. In addition, these students learn the basics of using the sewing machine and construct a gym bag. As an eighth grade elective , the students are enrolled for a full year and this course carries a high school credit.