Health

Health Class will incorporate lessons that align with our North Carolina Healthful Living essential standards. These standards can be reviewed at the following website:

Health Standards (grades 6-8)

Due to time constraints, we will not cover all of the standards. Below you will find a list of topics that are generally covered during our health lessons.

6th Grade:
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
- Dealing with Stress and Failure
- Vaping Risks
- Asthma Awareness
- Vision Protection
- Healthy Practices to reduce spread of disease (washing hands, etc.)

7th Grade:
- Tasks of Adolescence
- Impulsive Behavior Risks
- Community Resources
- The Importance of Sleep
- Quackery / Health Fraud
- Media Awareness
- Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships

8th Grade:
- Hands Only CPR
- Stress Management
- Defense Mechanisms
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Awareness
- Fads/Trends in Health (tattoos, piercings, etc.)
- Online Safety
- Eating Disorders