1. 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. HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW

2. 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 RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING (ANY TYPE) OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE HEALTH EDUCATION

3. PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR LIFE NUTRITION FOR LIFE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND EATING BEHAVIORS/FOOD BORNE ILLNESS UNDERSTANDING DRUGS AND MEDICATION ILLEGAL DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL LIFESTYLE DISEASES UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS

4. WEEKLY QUIZ/TEST ASSESSMENTS 5-30 POINTS PER QUIZ/TEST CONSISTING OF: SHORT ANSWER RESPONSE MULTIPLE CHOICE 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) ASSESSMENT GRADING SCALE 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 69-60 D, 59 F

5. GUEST SPEAKERS FOR HEALTH CLASS ADAGIO (STD’S/Understanding contraceptives) V.O.I.C.E.(Relationships/stereotypes of men and women) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (if applicable) UPMC INJURY PREVENTION (Dangers of alcohol) ADDICTION SPEAKERS(Chemicals ) WOMEN’S CHOICE NETWORK (Relationships) Alonzo- Decision-making/overcoming tragedy/achieving your goals Dr. Hannah Brewer- Slippery Rock University professor (nutritional concepts) Dr. Erin Griener- Backpack safety and posture information Dr. Gary Cuccia- Dangers of abusive relationships Other speakers (will depend on availability and time)

6. CONTACT INFORMATION GERRICHDJ@SVSD.NET OR GO TO LINK ON SCHOOL WEBPAGE UNDER I.H.S. TEACHER WEBSITE QUESTIONS