1. HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW
Overall goals for class:
PROVIDE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE and skills THAT ENABLE A PERSON TO MAINTAIN WELLNESS in all areas THROUGHOUT ONE’s LIFE.
EMPHASIZES INTELLIGENT DECISION-MAKING that motivates students to improve their current health, Reduce or prevent diseases, and reduce risky behaviors throughout their lifetime.
GRADUATION REQUIREMNT.

2. HEALTH EDUCATION UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS
LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE/INTRODUCTION TO COMPONENTS OF HEALTH
LIFE SKILLS FOR LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE
SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Understanding mental disorders
RECOGNIZING AND HANDLING STRESS
COPING WITH LOSS/grieving process
Suicide prevention
Recognizing and PREVENTING (any type) of VIOLENCE AND ABUSE

3. UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS
PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR LIFE
Importance of good Rest
NUTRITION FOR LIFE
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND EATING BEHAVIORS/Food borne illness
UNDERSTANDING DRUGS AND MEDICATION
ILLEGAL DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL
LIFESTYLE DISEASES
UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS

4. ASSESSMENT GRADING SCALE 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 69-60 D, 59 F
Weekly quiz/Test assessments
15-45 Points per exam consisting of:
Short answer response
Multiple choice
Definition knowledge
In-class/out-of-class assignments
5-20 POINTS (BASED ON ASSIGNMENT)
Final examS at end of semester (SUBJECTIVE- 50 PTS.) AND (OBJECTIVE TESTS- 50 PTS.)- 100 total points for END-OF-SEMESTER finals (TO BE GIVEN ON SEPARATE DAYS)

5. GUEST SPEAKERS FOR HEALTH CLASS
REAL ESSENTIALS (STD/STI INFO/Understanding contraceptives/Understanding consequences with sexual activity)
V.O.I.C.E .(Understanding Relationships/Stereotypes of men and women with regard to Gender)
Molly Thomas- Skin protection advocate
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (if available)
UPMC INJURY PREVENTION (Dangers of alcohol and substances and distracted driving)
ADDICTION SPEAKERS(Chemicals )- when available
Other speakers (will depend on availability)

6. School webpage under i.h.s. teacher websites
QUESTIONS
CONTACT INFORMATION
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School webpage under i.h.s. teacher websites