1. Student Contact & Preferences
Basic information to help Mr. Waugh get in touch and support your Grade 9 year:
2. Grade 8 Health Curriculum Exposure Audit
Rate what was covered in your Grade 8 Healthy Living class last year so we skip what you already know and focus on real Grade 9 topics:
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Never Covered |
Brief Touch |
Deep Dive |
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Decision-Making & Emotional Regulation (HL8 Out. 1):
Complex peer group pressures, coping mechanisms under challenging circumstances, de-escalation & interpersonal communication.
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Screens, Sleep Debt & Algorithmic Feeds (HL8 Out. 2):
Blue light impact on circadian rhythm, sleep architecture & brain recovery, digital media algorithms, energy balance & movement.
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Mental Health Literacy & Stigma (HL8 Out. 3):
Brain biology & neurochemistry, distinguishing everyday stress from anxiety disorders, dismantling mental health stigma, structured help-seeking.
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Contraception, STBBIs & Consent (HL8 Out. 4):
Barrier methods & hormonal contraception, STBBI transmission & testing clinics, body dysmorphia & fitness media, sexual violence reduction.
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Relationship Boundaries & Coercion (HL8 Out. 5):
Recognizing coercive control and gaslighting, healthy relationship boundaries in dating, constructive conflict resolution, ending toxic relationships.
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Substances, Vaping & Harm Reduction (HL8 Out. 6):
Vaping chemistry & aerosol toxins, nicotine addiction curves, cannabis and adolescent cognitive development, harm reduction & refusal tactics.
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Preferred Learning Formats
Select the class formats that work best for how you learn in Room 8 (click all that apply):
What felt repetitive or "over-done" in Grade 8?
What topics or methods felt boring or unhelpful?
What real-world questions do you want answered this year?
What is one practical life skill or health question you want honest answers on in Grade 9?
3. Personal Sleep & Lifestyle Baseline
A confidential reality check on your daily sleep, screens, movement, and stress resets (Outcome 1):
Baseline 1 • Sleep & Bedtime Screens
What time do you realistically go to bed on a school night?
Be totally honest: What time do you turn off the light, and how late is your phone, tablet, or gaming device active in bed? How many hours of actual sleep do you get?
Baseline 2 • Morning Energy & Stamina
How does your energy feel when you arrive at school in the morning?
Think about Period 1 and 2 at Bicentennial. Do you wake up refreshed, or are you running on brain fog, caffeine, or adrenaline? What helps you get going?
Baseline 3 • Physical Movement & Endorphin Outlets
What physical activities or sports keep your mind clear?
Walking to school, gym class, hockey, basketball, biking, skateboarding, dance, or weight training. Where do you burn off stress through physical movement?
Baseline 4 • Stress Decompression & Digital Boundaries
When school or social life gets overwhelming, what is your reset?
When group chats blow up, school stress hits, or you are burnt out, what actually works for you to decompress, step away, and recharge?
4. Confidential Note for Mr. Waugh
Anything else you would like your teacher to know to help you succeed in Grade 9 (learning styles, seating, outside commitments, or personal context):