Health is a course required for high school graduation. It includes the study of the human body and the functions of the systems. Also covered are drug abuse, first aid, CPR certification, diseases, pollution and its effects, nutrition, exercise, health agencies and sex education.

Additional topics covered are:

• Fitness, food & nutrition

• Infectious and lifestyle diseases

• Causes & prevention of stress and Mental disorders

• Communication & relationships

• Peer pressure and decision making

• Internet safety

• Sleep

• Goal setting

• Substance use/abuse: alcohol, tobacco, legal/illegal drugs

• Reproductive health, parenting and paternity awareness

1. Is this course required?

Students do not have to take this course at the middle school level. It is strongly suggested.

2. Is this course the same as 6th-grade health?

No, this course is different.

3. Do students earn high school credit?

Yes, students taking this course will earn .5 credits for high school.