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Health (Grades 9–12)

Courses focus on a wide variety of age-appropriate topics such as nutrition; growth and development; peer interactions; mental and emotional health; and drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.  The teachers offer creative, hands-on lessons that incorporate technology to engage the students.
  • Athletic Training I

    This class explores the fundamentals of emergency response and athletic injuries to the upper body. Through a combination of classroom lessons and interactive labs, students will explore the skills necessary to assess, prevent and treat injuries associated with the upper extremity. Students will also learn about disabled athletes and their care. The culminating activity will be printing a prosthetic hand. This class is open to grades 10-12 but may not run each year.
  • Health and Wellness

    This one-semester health course, which should be completed by the end of tenth grade, is required for graduation. It concentrates on wellness and the concept of health as a continuum. Topics discussed throughout the semester include: the history of diseases, communicable and chronic diseases, mental health, human sexuality, sexual education, sexually transmitted diseases, drugs, alcohol, and e-cigarettes issues, eating disorders, nutrition, and other current health topics.
  • Health and Wellness

    This one-semester health course, which should be completed by the end of tenth grade, is required for graduation. It concentrates on wellness and the concept of health as a continuum. Topics discussed throughout the semester include: the history of diseases, communicable and chronic diseases, mental health, human sexuality, sexual education, sexually transmitted diseases, drugs, alcohol, and e-cigarettes issues, eating disorders, nutrition, and other current health topics.

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