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1  semester ½ credit

Grade 9

Adjusting to high school can be a strenuous and challenging task for most students. Students are adjusting to a new school, new academic demands, and the pressure of everyday teenage life.  Husker Discovery is designed to address the many issues that students face when entering high school and to provide them with the necessary skills to adjust successfully.  This course will help students feel more connected to our school and develop more confidence in who they are as a person, a student and as a global citizen. The course will encourage self-care and will provide an environment where students can develop a sense of identity and awareness, discuss current issues and utilize the Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (STEPS-A) curriculum to successfully navigate stressful life events, cope with emotional dysregulation,  develop and maintain important family, peer and social relationships.

1 semester - ½ credit

Open to grades 9 & 10

This is a New York State required course for graduation.  General areas to be covered are physical, mental and emotional, social and community health.  Skill development in communication, advocacy, decision making, self management, stress-management planning, goal setting and relationship management is addressed. 

1 semester - ½ credit

Open to grades 10 & 11  

Health education motivates students to improve and maintain health literacy, including improving knowledge, and developing life skills that are conducive to individual and community wellbeing.  The online course runs asynchronously through Google Classroom. All assignments will be completed online. Students will be responsible for visiting the online classroom daily and completing multiple assignments per week within a strict and set time frame.  A student who takes online health should be a self-motivated learner and familiar with all Google Workspaces 

1 semester - ½ credit

Open to grades 9 – 12

Nourishment means so much more than just the food we eat.   In this course, we will explore how food has an impact on our physical, emotional, and mental well-being as well as a role in our social relationships.  We will learn the science behind the food we eat, how food safety plays a role in our kitchens, how access to foods connects to our health and we will learn the importance of recognizing problematic diet advice in the media.  Students are given freedom of choice and urged to explore their relationship with food to enhance the quality of their lives.  

1 semester - ½ credit

Open to grades 11 – 12

This health elective explores the skills needed to build and maintain healthy relationships in all areas of life—family, friends, romantic partners, coworkers, and beyond. Students will learn effective communication, conflict resolution, setting boundaries, emotional intelligence, and how to navigate social dynamics in both personal and professional settings. Through real-world scenarios and reflective activities, this course empowers students to develop stronger, more respectful, and supportive connections with others.

1 semester - ½ credit

Open to grade 12

This dynamic health elective is designed to prepare students for life beyond high school by focusing on real-world skills and knowledge. Topics include financial literacy, career readiness, personal health and wellness as a young adult, and practical "adulting" essentials such as time management, decision-making, and navigating independence. Through interactive lessons, guest speakers, and hands-on activities, students will leave this course feeling empowered and equipped to take on the challenges of adulthood confidently.

1 semester - ½ credit

Open to grades 10 – 12

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand and perform tasks that may be performed by an athletic or fitness trainer. Topics covered may include; taping and bandaging, use of protective padding, therapeutic exercises & modalities, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Students may learn to measure exercise science metrics such as; goal setting, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and blood pressure. 

The primary objective of this course is to provide students who are interested in the Health and Medical Sciences field with an understanding of the techniques they may come across in their daily routines.