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HEALTH

High school students are required to take one of the following health courses for graduation. It is strongly recommended that Health 9-10 be taken during the ninth or tenth grade if it fits into a student’s schedule.

PHILOSOPHY
“Health is the essence of our existence. Health literacy is the capacity of an individual to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services and the competence to use such information and services in ways which are health-enhancing. EARJ has the responsibility for preparing health literate individuals who are critical thinkers and problem solvers that identify and creatively address health problems and issues at multiple levels, ranging from personal to international. Such individuals are responsible, productive citizens who realize their obligation to ensure that their community is kept healthy, safe and secure. They are self-directed learners who have a command of the dynamic health promotion and disease prevention knowledge base. Teaching our students good health and safety principles can lead to a lifetime of health practices, resulting in more productive, active, and successful lives.” Adapted from the National Health Education Standards Joint Committee report and Washington State’s “Essential Academic Learning Requirements in Health and Fitness”

ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS

To accept personal responsibility for lifelong health
To respect and promote the health of others
To understand the process of growth and development
To learn how to use and evaluate health-related information, products and services
To use critical thinking and problem solving to identify and creatively address health problems and issues
To acquire an accurate knowledge base for health promotion and disease prevention
To develop an awareness of and value for personal physical wellness
To develop an awareness of environmental influences on one’s health

STANDARDS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION

Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
Students will analyse the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
Students will develop a variety of interpersonal communications skills to enhance health.
Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Students will understand the fundamental concepts of growth and development.

801 HEALTH 9 - 10 (Semester Course)
The content of this course is designed to give practical information for use in the student’s daily life now and in the future. The emphasis is on “wellness” which involves actively making choices and decisions that promote good physical, mental and social health. Critical thinking skills are reviewed in the hope that students will chose healthy habits. Subject areas include adult diseases and behaviors that influence them, stress management, and personal values as they relate to decisions and interpersonal relationships. We will review legal and illegal drugs and their effects on people’s lives. As part of the sexuality unit, family-planning methods, unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, are all covered.

803 HEALTH FOR LIFE 11 - 12 (Semester Course)
The health course for juniors and seniors is similar in content to the health course for the freshmen and sophomores. Ideally, students should take the health course in the 9th or 10th grade if at all possible, but the information is still pertinent to older students.

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