Curriculum Overview

The goal of health education is to help students:

Ø      Develop greater awareness of their values, principles and goals.

Ø      Develop effective stress management and time management techniques.

Ø      Maintain good mental health through improved self-awareness and the adoption of healthy behaviors.

Ø      Develop the skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with others.

Ø      Avoid lifestyle diseases through the adoption of healthy eating and exercise routines as well as regular doctor visits.

Ø      Understand the negative consequences of drug use and abuse on the individual and society.

Ø      Develop an understanding of the consequences of engaging in sexual activity and the benefits of choosing abstinence.