The Health Education curriculum in the Middle School is a compilation of the issues that affect the lives of today’s adolescents. Integral to the curriculum is the development of communication skills, decision making, and critical thinking with respect to knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.
The topics to be covered are in accordance with the mandated New York State Health Curriculum and include: Healthy Lifestyle, Mental/Emotional Development, Nutrition/Personal Health, Safety & Health, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Sexuality, Communicable Diseases, and Consumer Health. There are selections from various textbooks, articles and other sources compiled as reference material in addition to guest speakers, CD-ROMs and videos.