This page is for parents wanting ideas to discuss with their student.
The topics below follow generally what we are learning in class.
There is a vast variety of information available. How can one know if the information is currect?
The following areas of character education will be emphasized in class.
Honesty
Integrity
Perseverance
Cooperation
Respect
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Helpful Hints to incorporate into discussions with your student.
- Life is about choice.
- Honesty is the best policy.
- Knowledge is power, but carries great responsibility.
- It isn't done until it is finished.
- Things aren't always as they seem.
- When we say "can't" we limit our options.
- Be kind to everyone you meet; 1/2 the people you meet, your kindness will make their day.
- First we make our habits and then our habits make us - make good habit.
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What does being healthy mean to you?
As a family, what things do we do to keep healthy?
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Rumor, gossip, lying - how does that get started? How can it affect a person's health and reputation? What can one do to stop a rumor or not spread gossip if someone tries to share it with you?
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How to recognize a suspicious mole:
The ABC of mole identification
A is the mole asymmetrical (if divided in 1/2 would both sides be the same or would they be asymmetrical)
B is the border of the mole undefined, hard to tell where the edge of the mole starts and stops)
C has the mole change colors?
D is the diameter of the mole larger than a pencil eraser?
E has the mole increased in elevation?
F is the mole in an area where there is a lot of friction? Head, around the waist where pants can rub...
See doctor is your moles meet these criteria.
Good website on the lastest information regarding skin care, tanning salons, etc....
http://www.skincancer.org/Interactive - educational website on sun and skin.
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Do any members of our blood relatives have diabetes? Is it type 1 or type 2? When was it first diagnosed? Are there
life style choices we can make in our family to
help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes?
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Understanding the media, commercials and the hooks they use to
Watch a commerical with your son/daughter and discuss what is going on and what techniques are being used to sell the product.
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Students will learn about stress management