Health

One semester of Health Education is required of all students

.5 Unit Required for Graduation

Health

.5 Unit 

Course Description

Health Education is a required course for all students in New York State, designed to empower learners with the knowledge and skills needed to live safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives. This semester-long course fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity, equipping students with tools to navigate real-life health-related challenges while addressing the diverse experiences and needs of all learners.

Grounded in New York State and the National Health Education Standards, the curriculum emphasizes practical application through skill-building in communication, relationship management, decision-making, planning and goal-setting, stress management, advocacy, self-management, and CPR/AED training. The course integrates a focus on mental health and well-being, including mental health literacy topics such as awareness, recognition, treatment, recovery, access to services and supports, and self-help strategies for maintaining mental wellness.

Students will explore relevant topics in a supportive environment that values their unique perspectives, strengths, and experiences. These topics include:

• Alcohol and other substance use prevention

• Family life and sexual health

• Parenting

• HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention

• Sexual health and risk reduction

• Physical activity and nutrition

• Nicotine use and prevention

• Unintentional injury prevention

• Violence prevention

By providing opportunities to practice these skills in meaningful, real-world contexts, this course prepares students to make informed decisions, advocate for themselves and others, and contribute to a healthier, more equitable community.

Course Requirements

Upon completion of this course, a comprehensive final exam will be administered during Regents Week. The final is 20% of the student's grade.

Summer School Health 

.5 Unit 

Course Description

• This is a hybrid of a traditional and online Health program and will follow the same curriculum as the Health class offered during the school year. 

Course Requirements

• It is highly recommended that if a student knows they will be missing more than one class, that they should not elect to take this program. It is a 20 week course that will be condensed into a 6 week course.