Secondary Programs

Weller Health Education provides secondary programs to grades six through twelve.

Program Delivery 

Weller’s school-based health education programs are approximately 45 minutes long and are presented in person to small or large groups. The option of virtual delivery is always available. 

Our Programs Online

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Program Offerings 2024-2025

  • Body Positivity (grades 6th - 12th) - This program teaches students to appreciate and be confident in their bodies. Students will learn how to debunk the unrealistic standards of beauty and to build self-esteem. 

 

  • Brain Health (grades 6th - 12th) - Students learn how the brain functions and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as it relates to brain health. Topics of discussion include lifestyle factors that affect brain health, the impact of drugs and alcohol on the brain, and recommendations for improving the brain health.   

 

  • Celebrate Differences (grades 6th - 9th) - Teaches students about the importance of celebrating our differences and uniqueness. Students will learn about various cultures, the importance of being sensitive and inclusive toward others’ cultural practices, and why we should treat one another with respect and kindness.

 

  • Cyberbullying (grades 6th - 12th) - This program discusses the seriousness of cyberbullying and challenges students to actively resist and report it. Students will learn how cyberbullying can sometimes result in deadly consequences and why bystanders play a critical role in stopping it. 

 

  • Dental Education II (grades 6th - 8th) - this program expands on what students already know about oral health and introduces how to care for orthodontics.

 

  • Drugs, Alcohol and Vaping
    • Alcohol Safety (grades 8th - 12th) - Students will learn how alcohol negatively impacts their physical and emotional development. Topics of discussion include the risks of consuming alcohol while underage, the consequences of receiving a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, ways to refuse alcohol, and ways to be safe in situations involving alcohol.
    • Drugs and Addiction (grades 6th - 8th) - This program is an introduction to how drugs affect the body. Students will learn about the different categories of legal and illegal drugs, including stimulants, depressants, and opioids. Topics of discussion include medical marijuana, responsible use of prescription drugs, and the cycle of substance abuse.  
    • Fentanyl and Other Opioids: Every Pill Is a Risk (grades 9th - 12th) - In this program, students learn about the highly addictive nature of heroin and opioids and a brief history of heroin and the origins of opioid epidemic. Students will learn about the cycle of substance abuse, how to say ‘no’ to drugs, and what to do if someone around them is experiencing a drug overdose.
    • Vaping (grades 6th - 12th) - Teaches students about the risks and uncertainty of e-cigarette use. Students will learn about the harmful health effects of vaping, including the impact of nicotine addiction on adolescent brain development and exposure to potentially carcinogenic chemicals. The program concludes with students learning how to identify the signs of nicotine addiction as well as available resources for treatment.

 

  • Gender Identity: Questions and Answers (grades 8th - 12th and school staff/faculty) -This program is intended to educate teens and adults about gender identity. Topics of discussion include myths and facts about transgenderism, the difference between sexuality and gender identity, and how to foster an environment that is inclusive for transgender persons.

 

  • Mental Health
    • Mental Health Awareness: Stress & Anxiety (grades 6th - 12th) - This program teaches students how to identify sources of stress within their lives and how to cope with feelings of nervousness or sadness that are often associated with stress. Students will develop an understanding of anxiety and depression and will learn strategies for safely dealing with stress.
    • The Truth About Depression and Suicide (grades 8th - 12th) - Students will learn the risk factors for developing depression, how to recognize signs of depression, ways to manage depression, and how to get help for themselves or a loved one suffering from depression. Suicide prevention, such as how to respond if a person is contemplating suicide, will also be discussed. 

 

  • Nutrition for Student Athletes (grades 6th - 12th) - This program discusses the relationship between nutrition and athletic performance. Topics include the best foods to eat before and after a game, best practices for hydration, and foods that can inhibit performance.

 

  • Online Safety (6th grade) - Teaches students how to maintain privacy and security while using the internet. Students will learn about the risks of disclosing personally identifiable information to strangers, cyberbullying, and how to responsibly use social media. 

 

  • Relationships
    • Relationships 101: Communication and Conflict (grades 6th - 7th) - Teaches students the key factors to maintaining healthy relationships, appropriate styles of communication, and resolving conflicts.
    • Relationships 201: Consent and Toxic Relationships (grades 8th - 12th) -Teaches students about the key elements of a healthy and safe relationship. Students will learn what constitutes consent, and how to determine if consent has been granted. Students will learn how to recognize signs of a toxic or potentially abusive relationship.

 

  • Social Media Awareness (grades 7th - 12th) - Students learn about the consequences of misusing social media. Discussed are the connection between social media and mental health, poor body image, and other social harms. Social media addiction and its effects on the developing adolescent brain will be discussed in detail. Students will ultimately learn how to use social media responsibly and in moderation.

 

  • Talk, Test, Treat: STI Awareness (grades 8th - 12th) - Students will learn about the most common types of sexually transmitted infections, how they are transmitted, and how to protect themselves and others from infection. Also discussed are how STIs can be treated and resources for getting tested.