Health

This is a required course for all ninth graders and will be taken during the quarter opposite their physical education class when possible. There are four major areas that will be emphasized in the course: physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Physical health will entail the developmental consequences of physical growth and adolescence. The emphasis for this part of the course will be the functional results of growth, fitness, and nutrition, etc. Mental health topics cover mental disorders and attitudes toward alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Emotional health deals with personality development, stress, grief, and suicide. Social health involves relationships, communication, social aspects of sexual activity, and societal values.  “The Real Care Baby” will be implemented into the curriculum, as well as First Aid/CPR.