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Plans To Provide Resources For Student Wellness

The council previously worked on student sleep deprivation issues by creating a new class schedule that began at 8:00 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m., prior to Senate Bill 328 which required a later class start. They have also surveyed the district to collect information on areas students struggle in.

In the 2023-2024 school year, a pilot course will be implemented district-wide for ninth graders on Ethnic Studies for the first semester, and Health for the second semester. The courses focus on supporting students through lessons on emotional wellbeing, nutrition and physical exercise.

“One of the things we’ll do with the council is offer them an opportunity to meet with some of our curriculum developers. They can review the course and give feedback on the course proposal that’s going in place… in March,” Gross said. fortunate to be part of the district and part of a place where we do really value all aspects of our students and their lives.”

The wellness council will hear about existing district programs and work with school-based counselors and therapists to find solutions. Cupertino High School’s Wellness Center will open this semester. It is through connection with other district efforts, including wellness check-in forms, therapists and wellness centers like Cupertino High School’s, that FUHSD supports the community, said Gross.

She recognized the district’s work to promote wellness for students in its schools.

“The most important thing for me is that we provide students with the kinds of things that they can learn…that will help them throughout their lives,” she said.

By learning how to self-regulate and seek help, students will be well equipped to tackle other challenges for the rest of their lives in a healthy, sustainable way, said Gross