Health Education Department
Program Manager
Malden High School
Wellness Instructors
Instructor | |
Julie Briggs | jbriggs@maldenps.org |
Mark Gagnon | mgagnon@maldenps.org |
Jason Payeur | jpayeur@maldenps.org |
Mary-Jo Urquhart | murquhart@maldenps.org |
Wellness Department
The objective of the Wellness/Physical Education Department is to provide students with experience and instruction that will enable them to develop a healthy lifestyle. Courses are designed to increase awareness and foster healthy attitudes in choosing options that result in growth and balance in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. All students are required to pass three (3) semesters of Wellness PE and one (1) semester of Wellness Health for graduation.
Wellness HLT (health) Level: Unleveled
#06114 Credit: .5 (Semester course)
Adolescence is a time of decision-making. In this course students will explore the process of decision making, learn the skills to make good decisions, and discuss the consequences of the decisions they make. Topics will include peer relationships, conflict resolution, refusal skills, teen dating violence, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; sexuality and relationships, and HIV/AIDS.
Middle School Wellness Program
Health Instructors
Instructor | School | |
Meredith O’Kane | mokane@maldenps.org | Salemwood |
Anthony Pascetta | apascetta@maldenps.org | Ferryway |