Program Overview

The Holten-Richmond Middle School uses two research-based health curriculum programs: Aggressors, Victims and Bystanders (Wellesley College) and The Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health.

Grade 6

Students will participate in one trimester (30 lessons) of health education designed to address the following issues:

  • Violence and Bullying Prevention
  • Nutrition
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Puberty and Reproduction

Grade 7

Students will participate in two trimesters (60 lessons) of health education designed to address the following issues:

  • Personal Qualities
  • Family and Friends
  • Communication
  • Alcohol
  • Marijuana
  • Tobacco
  • Media and Advertisements
  • Dangers of Over Exposure to the Sun

Grade 8

Students will participate in two trimesters (60 lessons) of health education designed to address the following issues:

  • Goal Setting
  • Effective Communication
  • Refusal Skills
  • Violence Prevention
  • Sexual Harassment
  • HIV and STDs
  • Gambling