Teacher: Richard Arnold Room: 1306 & 1208

Carl McClosky Room: T8

Kathy Stephenson Room: T14

Allen Atteberry Room: 1508

 

 

In Health, students develop skills that will make them health-literate adults. Students gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health, particularly pertaining to health risks. Students are taught how to access accurate information that they can use to promote health for themselves and others. Students use problem-solving, research, goal-setting and communication skills to protect their health and that of the community. Specific topics in the abstinence-based sex education curriculum include decision-making concerning dating, love, relationships, and marriage and family. Other issues addressed are the problems of teen pregnancy and parenthood, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual harassment and abuse, rape prevention and the failure rate of contraceptive methods when used either to prevent pregnancy or disease. Parents will have an opportunity to attend a preview night of the curriculum. Also, take-home assignments will provide avenues for parent/student communication

• Elective for all grades but requirement for graduation.