Grade 7 | Credits: 2.5

The purpose of the seventh grade health course is to establish a solid foundation of health information that the student will use throughout their life. It is a crucial point in the development of the student to create a base for healthy lifestyle practices including: proper diet, exercise habits, leadership skills, and refusal skills. The student will also be informed of the risk factors of an unhealthy lifestyle including: tobacco products and their effects on the human body, alcohol and its effect on the human body, as well as other drugs. The students will also undergo an intricate family life unit that will inform the student on the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems as well as other risk factors to a healthy lifestyle in this area. The students will develop a sense of self-worth and personal responsibility in this health class. We will establish this foundation by relating these new ideas with the concepts the student is learning in other areas of education such as Math, Science, Language Arts, Career Education and Consumer/Family/Life Skills.

Grade 8 | Credits: 2.5

The purpose of health instruction in grade eight is to emphasize the establishment, development and achievement of a positive lifestyle. The student will acquire health information, decision-making skills, and coping strategies that are necessary for physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being. The grade eight health course deals with mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, family life relationships, consumer health, environmental health, prevention and control of disease, nutrition, first aid, and stress and bullying. Developmental or adaptive health is also available to students with special needs.

Grade 9 | Credits: 2.5

Grade 9 Health is a comprehensive program of interrelated components that stress the choices and skills necessary for wellness. Topics to be covered include the functioning and structures of the endocrine system and reproductive system along with changes during adolescence as they relate to childbirth and pregnancy including, teen pregnancy and teen pregnancy options. Various methods of contraception (stressing abstinence), STI’s, their symptoms, spread, prevention, and treatments; along with dating violence, date rape, gender issues and gender bias issues. Students will acquire accurate and current health information and develop healthful attitudes and behaviors. Students will discover reliable and current sources of information that they will consult now and in the future. This course teaches and reinforces the skills necessary to weigh options and to make responsible and healthy choices. Developmental or adaptive health is also available to students with special needs.

Grade 10 | Credits: 1.25

Grade 10 Health (Driver Education) is a state-certified course of instruction consisting of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction designed to teach the students all they need to know to become safe, responsible drivers. Students will learn how to progress through New Jersey’s Graduated Driver’s License program, and will receive an opportunity to take the NJ State Permit Test. They will learn how to fulfill the various Motor Vehicle Commission requirements for their vehicles. Students will have a working knowledge of New Jersey’s driving rules and regulations and an appreciation of the importance of following these guidelines.

Grade 11 | Credits: 1.25

Grade 11 Health is designed to re-emphasize many of the important concepts learned in earlier grades. As part of the program, new material will be added which will supplement and add depth to the previously learned concepts and skills. The students will receive a course in the techniques of Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using the American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR non- certification course. The students will review healthy heart lifestyle choices. The students will be provided with current relevant health information in areas of substance abuse/addictions so they may make informed, intelligent decisions related to their personal use/non-use. This course places a strong emphasis on addictions and making good choices to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They will apply knowledge of sexually transmitted infections so as to evaluate their own level of risk and take steps to change any higher risk behaviors. The students will also look at mental illnesses and how they affect individuals in their daily lives, and learn prevention and treatment methods that are available. Developmental or adaptive health is also available to students with special needs.

Grade 12 | Credits: 1.25

Grade 12 Health is designed to re-emphasize many of the important concepts learned in the ninth grade health curriculum. As a result of this course, students will have a working knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems. They will evaluate lifestyle behaviors and choices and identify personal risk for reproductive cancers. They will be able to understand how to perform self-exams such as breast and testicular exams. Students will understand how conception takes place, signs and symptoms of pregnancy, fetal development, labor and delivery as well as how dangerous substances such as drugs and alcohol, etc. can affect the fetus. Students will understand the benefits of abstinence in a relationship. Using current research, they will explore methods of contraception and risk elimination. Students will identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. They will compare and contrast attitudes and beliefs about gender identity and sexual orientation. Students will discuss what goes into a healthy long term commitment. Developmental or adaptive health is also available to students with special needs.

Grades 10-12 | Credits: 2.5

This elective offers instruction in rescue procedures on INFANTS and CHILDREN in addition to ADULTS. Many students need, or want, this course for their part-time jobs, especially those who are babysitters, camp counselors, lifeguards, student trainers, waiters/waitresses, aerobics instructors, rescue squad or fire department members, etc. In order to receive a Heart Saver Certification Card, students must demonstrate proficiency in performance and knowledge of rescue techniques and pay a nominal fee for the certification card. As part of the program students will have the most updated resources available from the American Heart Association (AHA). The student will acquire and apply knowledge in stress management skills, nutrition and other mental health issues.

Grade 7

The seventh-grade physical education program offers a variety of team, lifetime sports, and physical fitness activities. During each unit, there is an emphasis on teaching the fundamentals of each sport/activity, sportsmanship/teamwork, rules, and basic strategies. Physical fitness is also an integral part of the program and includes aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Physical education is taken every other on an A/B block schedule for a semester. The other half of the year the students will take health. Developmental or adapted physical education is also available to students with special needs.

Grade 8

The eighth-grade physical education program offers a variety of team, lifetime sports, and physical fitness activities. During each unit, there is an emphasis on teaching the fundamentals of each sport/activity, sportsmanship/teamwork, rules, and basic strategies. Physical fitness is also an integral part of the program and includes aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Physical education is taken every other on an A/B block schedule for a semester.The other half of the year the students will take health. Developmental or adapted physical education is also available to students with special needs.

Credits: 2.5

Ninth grade Physical Education is an elective program that allows students to select activities they may be interested in learning more about. Physical education is taken every other on an A/B block schedule for a semester.Their curriculum includes team sports such as basketball, volleyball, and handball and individual sports include badminton, golf, and social dance. During each unit, there is an emphasis on the teaching of the fundamentals, rules, sportsmanship, and basic sports strategies. Fitness is also an emphasis and includes aerobic and anaerobic exercises as well as testing. Developmental or adaptive physical education is also available to students with special needs.

Grade 7 | Credits: 2.5

This course will provide students with an outlet for stress relief and relaxation.  Through a variety of different relaxation techniques, fun activities and stretching/easy yoga exercises, students will be provided with a wealth of resources to use in school and at home to balance their emotional health and well-being. (2.5 credits)

Grades 10-12 | Credits: 3.75

Dance is a full-year program that varies from ballet to pop. This course is scheduled as a separate component and receives the same graduation requirements as the physical education course. Physical fitness is also emphasized during dance classes, as well as skill components related to multiple different styles of dance.

Grades 10-12 | Credits: 3.75

Physical education for grades 10-12 is an elective program that allows students to select classes that they may be interested in learning more about. The selections are divided into lifetime sports, team sports, and physical fitness units. The class is run on the A/B block schedule for the 3 quarters they are scheduled for Physical Education. The 4th quarter will be health. Lifetime sports incorporate a wide range of activities that students can use throughout life including teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving. Instructional units include fundamental skills, tournament play, and motivating students to participate on their own to help develop lifelong fitness and wellness. Team sports emphasize the skills, strategy, and rules of the game. Intangibles such as teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship are promoted in all units taught. Physical fitness consists of individual programs, group activities, and physical fitness assessments. Another component of the physical education program is developmental/adaptive physical education. This course is focused on fine and gross motor skill development as well as fitness and socialization skills through various sports activities. This course is concentrated for students with special needs.