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BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes (PLO’s) met by ReachOut

The ReachOut Psychosis program meets several fo the BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes for 2008. It is also delivered by a professional teacher in combination with the musical and spoken word performers. Please see below for a list of PLO’s met.

BC - Prescribed Learning Outcomes, 2008

Personal Development (Mental Well-Being)

To develop in students an appropriate sense of personal worth, potential, and autonomy as well as a sense of their relationships with others.

It is expected that students will:

  • Grade 8
    • identify factors that contribute to emotional health and well-being
    • describe the characteristics of personal autonomy
    • examine the influence that friends have on individuals’ attitudes and behaviour
  • Grade 9
    • show respect for others
    • relate their accomplishments to their sense of personal worth, potential, and autonomy
    • design and implement a plan to promote personal, school, and community well-being
  • Grade 10
    • propose strategies for enhancing and maintaining emotional health and well-being
    • encourage respect for others
  • Grade 11 and 12
    • relate emotional health and well-being to personal productivity and to the workplace
    • design, implement, assess, and evaluate a plan to promote personal, school, and community well-being

Personal Development (Substance Abuse Prevention)

To develop in students the ability to make responsible decisions regarding substance use as they develop a healthy lifestyle.