Health Education

Through the successful completion of these required health education courses students will be able to demonstrate real world  applications of the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy, resilient lifestyles.  Students will also learn how to make  informed decisions regarding the health and well-being of themselves and others.  Two elective courses are also offered, Senior Health Seminar is a senior year elective and Yoga for the Mind and Body is a junior or senior year elective. Within each course students will be expected to cultivate positive relationships, communicate honestly and respectfully, work cooperatively, value and express creatively, and challenge themselves to reach high expectations and goals. 

Health For the Mind and Body I - The course content is composed of three units: Emotional and Mental Health, Addictive Behaviors,  and Human Sexuality (including reproductive anatomy, choosing abstinence, setting limits in relationships, teen pregnancy, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, sexual orientation and harassment/violence prevention). The emphasis for this course is placed on building self-esteem and resilience, making responsible decisions and developing coping skills in addition to critically thinking through objective content information.  The class is interactive, incorporating the teaching and practice of refusal skills and delay tactics.  Students will practice role-playing situations.  Teacher and peer feedback will help students refine their critical thinking and refusal skills.  This course also involves the opportunity to process and discuss health topics with the aid of videos, speakers, and current literature.