MISSION STATEMENT 

The Health and Wellness Department at Mansfield High School teaches students mental and physical wellness concepts designed to promote healthy habits which support healthy families, relationships, schools and communities. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assess risks to physical and mental well-being, and to communicate information clearly. We are committed to providing students with a safe and supportive environment to facilitate discussion and learning surrounding challenging topics. The mission statement of the English Department is to promote clarity of thought and clarity in written expression by developing skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking. The various components of the curriculum are directly tied to these skills. For example, every freshman, sophomore, and junior participates in our department-wide Writing Sample Program to master rhetorical strategies for developing expository essays. Students study grammar to improve their reading comprehension and writing. Students study literature as a model for writing and critical thinking as well as a means to provide a perspective for understanding our world, ourselves, and the consequences of our actions. 

AVAILABLE COURSES FOR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS