Course Overview

This version of High School Health provides students with the opportunity to strengthen their social, emotional, physical, and consumer health knowledge without reproductive health instruction. The course emphasizes responsible decision-making, wellness strategies, and practical life skills to support lifelong health.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Build skills in healthy decision-making, communication, and goal setting.
• Explore family dynamics, relationships, and personal responsibility.
• Study nutrition and food choices to support long-term wellness.
• Learn strategies for substance abuse prevention.
• Understand consumer rights, advertising techniques, and responsible use of financial tools like checking and credit accounts.

Outcome

By the end of this course, students will:

• Demonstrate the ability to make informed, health-conscious choices.
• Apply strategies to promote emotional, physical, and social well-being.
• Recognize how consumer awareness and financial literacy contribute to overall health.