Health Grade 10 4 periods per week, first and second semesters, 1/2 credit

    Health education covers issues that relate to students' minds and bodies. Some of the topics covered include: human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, suicide, death and dying, substance abuse, mental health, stress, nutrition, and safety. Classes are taught in a manner that encourages students to evaluate their health, explore the issues, clarify their values, discuss their ideas, and make their own decisions regarding health. This course is required for all thenth grade students.

Child Development Grades 11 and 12 4 periods per week, second semester, 1/2 credit

    This elective course explores the physical, mental, and emotional growth of the child from conception through early childhood. The course, which is a combination of field work and seminars, will feature a variety of materials, films, discussions and guest speakers. Placement in a preschool, day care center, or nursery school gives each student the opportunity to observe and work with young children and to apply what they have learned in the seminars.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the teacher or department chairperson.