MJDS employs a nurse and health coordinator who develops and teaches the Middle School health curriculum, and coordinates health and safety education for Grades K-8. The MJDS health coordinator also develops and teaches human growth and development curriculum for 4th and 5th grades. She promotes all aspects of physical health for students and staff, including monitoring immunization records, absences and tardiness; coordinating and conducting lice checks, providing health referrals, etc. She also coordinates with community agencies and serves on community committees that deal with health and safety issues. Our nurse/health coordinator treats students and staff for in-school illnesses and injuries, and is a resource for students, staff and parents regarding all health and safety issues.

Health Curriculum

The health curriculum’s overall goals, developed by a committee of educators and mental health professionals, are to:
• Develop positive self-concepts.
• Foster healthy interpersonal relationships with family and others.
• Learn responsible decision-making.
• Acquire accurate information regarding mental health, physical health, safety, community health, and human growth and development.

A major focus is teaching students why and how to be drug-free. We stress the physical, mental, emotional and legal harm that can result from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. We prepare students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to refuse drugs, avoid unhealthy situations and resist negative peer pressure.