Health

Administrator:   John Rice  | (315)-218-2126    | Department Chair NSJHS: Heather Yakowec | Department Chair CNS: Sara Villnave 

Family and Consumer Sciences Education empowers individuals and families across the lifespan to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. A CTE FACS Endorsement can be earned by meeting the program requirements for coursework and work based experience.

Courses:

HEALTH

20 Weeks |  1/2 Credit |     Grades  9, 10, 11, 12    |  Course Number: 0196

This course is required for graduation.

The Health course is based on the dimensions of wellness, which include the components of social, intellectual, physical, spiritual (connectedness) emotional, financial, environmental and occupational health. The importance of a positive self-concept, confidence in one’s own judgment regarding risk-taking behaviors and responsibility for the consequences concerning choices are also stressed in this course.

This skills based curriculum will focus on the following content areas: 

● Goal setting 

● Communication 

● CPR

● Sexual health (abstinence, contraceptives, pregnancy) 

● HIV/ STI prevention 

● Drug and alcohol prevention 

● Vaping & marijuana Education

● Mental Health 

● Positive relationships 

● Positive coping strategies to deal with everyday life

TOOLS FOR CHANGE

20 Weeks |  1/2 Credit |     Grades  10, 11, 12    |  Course Number: 0197

The focus of this course is to create a greater awareness and understanding of self and others, as well as enhancing the art of decision-making and problem solving. The course is based upon the ideas and concepts presented in the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey.

Students will: 

● Develop a sense of community and leadership through discussions and sharing 

● Explore how traditional rituals impact sense of self (such as: carving pumpkins, coloring eggs, flying a kite, blowing bubbles) 

● Learn ways to value and celebrate differences among all individuals 

● Demonstrate skills (habits) that positively impact your future 

● Create an environment where individuals are celebrated and accepted

FIRST AID - RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES

20 Weeks |  1/2 Credit |     Grades  10, 11, 12    |  Course Number: 0198

American Red Cross fee is required for certification. This course can be taken for school credit only, no fee.

The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid-Responding to Emergencies course is to provide the citizen (lay) responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives.

Students will: 

● Explore the role a lay responder plays in a medical emergency 

● Learn on a manikin how to give CPR to an infant, child and adult 

● Learn and perform on a manikin how to administer the first aid technique for choking 

● Learn and practice first aid skills such as: 

1. Controlling bleeding 

2. Caring for burns 

3. Immobilize musculoskeletal injuries 

4. Caring for sudden illness: fainting, diabetes, seizures, poisons, etc. 

5. Caring for heat and cold emergencies

The American Red Cross requires a small fee for certification in CPR, AED and First Aid. To take this course at one of the local American Red Cross chapters a participant would have to pay $150 dollars. Taking this course in school allows for this discounted rate (in the $20 range). 

Please note there is no fee if a student is only interested in receiving school credit for this course.

ADULTING 101

20 Weeks |  1/2 Credit |     Grades  11, 12    |  Course Number: 0195

12th graders will  get preference in the scheduling of this class.

Are you curious about navigating adulthood without always seeking help from others or relying on Google? Tired of feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks? This course offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to empower your learning experience. Each semester is tailored to your needs, creating a personalized journey. This student-driven course is supported by our community, with priority given to 12th graders for scheduling.

In this course, students will:

• Interact with community members through engaging guest speakers 

• Navigate everyday life with relationships

• Learn self-defense and self-awareness techniques to enhance vigilance and confidence.

• Advocate for their community through volunteering (field trip)

• Develop practical problem-solving skills in a supportive environment