Manchester Essex Regional School District Whole Child Review October 6, 2009

Definition of Whole Child One who attains social, emotional, mental, and physical well being; experiences strong, positive family attachment; interacts constructively in a social context; has a sense of hope; and lives in an environment that encourages him or her to succeed. -

Ongoing Review Process Identify State and National Standards Review Current Programs Against Standards / Learning Outcomes Establish K-12 Curriculum Guidelines / Learning Outcomes Physical Education and Health Develop a Comprehensive Model Under Wellness: Counseling, Health, Physical Education, Nutrition, Prevention Programs

Developmental Components of the Whole Child Social Physical Emotional Mental

Mission Statement Massachusetts Health Frameworks: “Through health literacy, healthy self management skills, and health promotion, comprehensive health education teaches fundamental concepts, promotes habits and conduct that enhances health and wellness, and guides efforts to build healthy families, relationships, schools, and communities.” The Manchester Essex Regional School District will provide a dynamic and comprehensive program that enables our students to become healthy, knowledgeable, and caring citizens.

Whole Child Health Education Physical Education Counseling Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks - Strands Physical Health – Growth and Development, Fitness, Nutrition, Reproduction/Sexuality Social and Emotional Health – Mental, Family Life, Interpersonal Relationships Safety and Prevention Health- Disease, Safety and Injury, Substance Use and Abuse, Violence Prevention Personal and Community Health – Consumer Health, Ecological Health, Public Health

Health Education Recommendations Status Future Goal ELEM: Pilot Program currently being run at both Essex Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School – Grades K-2 and 3-5 DISTRICT: A Health Curriculum is being developed to create a more sequential K-10 delivery of Health Education. HS: Health is a part of Physical Education in 9 th /10 th grade HS: Currently health programming ends at 10 th grade Continue to teach Health Education at the Elementary Schools and increase the length of time dedicated to each unit Articulated, comprehensive K-10 Health curriculum Determine if this combined Phys. Ed./Health programming is still the best delivery model Explore health electives in upper grades (11 th and 12 th )

Physical Education Recommendations Status Future Goal ELEM: Physical Education classes are taught at all elementary grades Fitness Testing is done at both Elementary Schools MS: Phys. Ed meets 3x/6 day cycle Project Adventure Low and High Elements were not reinstalled at the MS/HS HS: Half year course CPR/First Aid not offered No Physical Education for Grades 11 and 12 Implement best practices recommended by NASPE Install a Low Element Course at Memorial Implement best practices recommended by NASPE Construct a Low and High Element Project Adventure Course for both MS/HS Full Year Course (9&10) First Aid/CPR Elective (11&12)

Counseling Recommendations Status Future Goal Elem: School Wide programs, Individual, Small Group, and Teacher Assistance Groups Curriculum Programs by Teachers and Guidance MS: Open Group Counseling, Character Education, Consulting with Staff and Families HS: Transition/Adjustment, Academic Planning, Exploration and Options, Planning for Future, Implementation of post secondary options Development of K-8 Comprehensive Guidance Program District wide Counselors’ Meetings Comprehensive Health Articulation Professional development for program implementation

Next Steps Continue Building Program and Services Health Advisory Committee School Climate Task Force School Counselors’ Group Create Action Plan Research comprehensive models Review and expand programs and services for students

Future Needs Health Staffing/Scheduling Supplies/Materials Storage Physical Education Staffing/Scheduling Supplies/Materials Project Adventure Low Element Course at Memorial Project Adventure Low and High Element Course at MS/HS Counseling Comprehensive Program Elementary/Middle Professional Development for Program and Ongoing Professional Development for Counselors