Course ID:  80500B
SM
Course Name: Health I
Credit: .5 high school credit
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): None

What's Next:

In Health I, students develop skills that will help them become 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 they can use to promote health for themselves and others in areas such as fitness, nutrition, mental/emotional health, alcohol and substance abuse.Students also develop an understanding of interpersonal relationships including reproductive health, the process of fertilization and healthy fetal development. Students use problem–solving, research, goal–setting and communication skills to protect their own health and that of the community. Successful completion of this course will satisfy the Health requirement for graduation. Students will receive high school credit and high school grade points.

Course ID:  80501B
SM
Course Name: Health 8 GM
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement

What's Next: None

In Health I, students develop skills that will help them become 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 they can use to promote health for themselves and others in areas such as fitness, nutrition, mental/emotional health, alcohol and substance abuse.Students also develop an understanding of interpersonal relationships including human sexuality reproductive health, the process of fertilization and healthy fetal development. Students use problem–solving, research, goal–setting and communication skills to protect their own health and that of the community. Successful completion of this course will satisfy the Health requirement for graduation. Students will receive high school credit and high school grade points.