HEALTH & SAFETY PATHWAY OPTIONS 

Students will have multiple pathways to complete .5 credits in Health & Safety  in grades 9-12: 

• • Lifeguard Certification

  • Driver's Education course that includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, which includes 8 hour safe driving course with 2 hour parent training; and 8 hours of behind the wheel training (Full Course e-driver's Education Certificate, (cc-DEC) must be provided to receive credit)

  • Self-directed online digital citizenship course

  • Work, volunteer, or community experience requiring high school level safety training (must be approved by the principal)

  • Achievement of Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award

  • Earned .5 credits in  Health & Safety Through Game Course offered at Newington High School 

*This option is weighted towards a student's GPA as a College-Prep level course.