u Complete a pre- and post-fitness test. u Attend all meetings, checkpoints and interviews. u Complete a final reflective paper and summary. u Train a minimum of 48 hours over the quarter. u Participate in the program with honesty and integrity.
The student will be assigned a PE Teacher who will be responsible for grading their journals and awarding a final grade. Teachers will interview the students to ensure that they are on task and striving towards their goals.
Counseling Seminar Program
Counseling Seminar is part of a yearlong Wellness Block at HKIS. In their Wellness Block, students will develop their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through Physical Education, Counseling Seminar, and Spiritual Exploration courses.
Grade 9 Seminar: Transitions to High School Required in Grade 9 Home Learning: Light Course Description This course is designed to ease the academic and emotional transition from middle to high school. Grade 9 Seminar prepares students for the expectations and challenges of high school life. The importance of developing independence, self-motivated learning and emotional awareness will be highlighted, including identifying personal values, character strengths, and both personal and academic goals. Students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their community counselors during seminar time. Learning Outcomes Students will: u Develop skills to build their emotional intelligence. u Understand the academic expectations for high school, i.e. self-motivated learning,
being responsible for and owning their learning. u Understand the importance of developing strong study and time management skills. u Explore strategies that will assist them in becoming successful and healthy high
school students. This class is designed to follow a large group guidance structure. Students receive a grade of Successful Completion contingent on attendance, reflections, structured learning activities and discussions.
Grade 10 Seminar: Positive Psychology Required in Grade 10 Home Learning: Light
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Course Description Students will explore all aspects of well-being: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. The course is designed to stimulate self-reflection and discussion around personal beliefs, values and growth. Students will also apply what they’ve learned about themselves to explore potential futures that fit their strengths, interests, and personality.
