11/12 Core Health

This half year comprehensive health curriculum is designed to prepare our youth to be successful, healthy adults. The focus is on developing a strong foundation they will need in order to be mentally, socially, and physically prepared to face life’s challenges. There will be a strong emphasis on empowering young people to make good choices and become leaders. Topics include:

Mental Health

Self Esteem / Self Respect
Hierarchy of Needs
Personality / Type A and B
Stress and its Effect on Health
Stress Management Skills
Decision Making
Goal Setting and Having a Plan
Depression and Warning Signs of Suicide
Resources for Getting Help
Effective Communication Skills
Mental Disorders
Self-Injury
Peer Pressure
Future Plans

Substance Abuse Prevention

Marijuana and Edibles
Alcohol and Binge Drinking
Street Drugs
Opioid and other Prescription Abuse
Dangers of Medicine Misuse
Vape and other Tobacco Products
Refusal Skills and Strategies
Resources for Help
Good Samaritan Law
DWI / DUI
Social Host Law / Zero Tolerance Law

Nutrition

BMI / Weight Chart
Eating For Good Health
Anabolic Steroids and other PED’s
Body Image
FDA Regulations / Requirements
Vitamins and Other Supplements

Human Growth and Development

Human Growth and Development
Female and Male Anatomy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections
HIV / AIDS
Importance of Abstinence
Prevention of STD’s and STI’s
Accepting of Others Differences
Body Systems
Disease Prevention
Communicable / Non Communicable Diseases
Adolescence / Responsibilities
Reproduction and Genetics
Conception – Pregnancy – Child Birth
Impact of Teen Pregnancy
Respecting Self and Others
Gender Identity
Relationship Abuse
Harassment

First Aid and Emergency

Basic First Aid
Good Samaritan Law
Seizures, Stroke

*In every topic, we take the opportunity to incorporate Social, Emotional, Learning. The staff encourages the acquisition of skills needed to develop positive attitudes, healthy relationships, empathy and tolerance, stress management, and goal setting!