Physical Education (Grade 9) - 4 credits
The emphasis of the ninth grade program is on the development of an understanding of personal physical fitness and participation in activities that foster fitness and basic physical skills.
Health (Grade 9) - 1 credit
Ninth grade health instruction is divided into two parts. The first deals with human growth and development, including the developing of responsible sexual attitudes; and the second with drug awareness, including the development of an understanding of the causes, affects, and impact of drug abuse.
Physical Education (Grade 10) - 4 credits
Tenth grade Physical Education continues and expands upon the concepts of fitness learned in the ninth grade. Emphasis is on the ability to make informed decisions concerning health and exercise, as well as on specific skills required to participate in a variety of exercises and sports.
Health: Driver Education (Grade 10) - 1 credit
Driver Education, as an aspect of health instruction, is provided to all tenth grade students because of its important implications for the health and safety of young adults.
Physical Education (Grades 11 and 12) - 4 credits each year
Eleventh and twelfth grade students are combined in a program that is geared to their ability to assume responsibility for their fitness. Included are specific sports activities selected to achieve that goal and develop a life-long interest in active leisure pursuits.
Health (Grade 11) - 1 credit
The first part of eleventh grade health continues to stress the personal and social consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. In the second part of the course, students are guided to demonstrate an understanding of the personal, social, economic, and legal consequences of an individual's death, with special emphasis on understanding and preventing suicide. An additional unit covers safety concerns in the home and workplace.
Health (Grade 12) - 1 credit
As a follow-up to ninth grade Health, this course focuses on marriage and family relationships, stressing the values that underly our sexual development, attitudes practices, and institutions. During the second part of the course, an understanding of communicable diseases is emphasized.
Adapted Physical Education (Grades 9 - 12) - 4 credits each year
This program is designed for students who are recommended by their physicians or the Child Study Team to participate in an individualized program to deal with their special needs.