HEALTH

Grades: 9 – 12

Prerequisite: None

Graduation Requirement: This class meets the graduation requirement for .5 Health credit

Semester: 1 and 2

Career Pathway: Health Care Services and Human Services

Course Requirements: Regular attendance, participation in class discussions, class notebook, daily assignments and exams.

Topics: Health education is an essential part of each student’s overall education with health literacy as its foundation. The health education program will strive to develop healthy individuals who contribute positively to self, family and community.

Units of Study include:

• Concepts of Health
• Health and Safety
• Mental Health
• Substance Use and Abuse
• Human Sexuality

Special Interest:

• Students will be able to earn their CPR card during the Health and Safety Unit

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