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The goal of health education is to coordinate
what is taught in the classroom with how a student takes care of
themselves. We cover all matters related to physical, emotional,
and social health.
Good health habits begin in
kindergarten and are encouraged and taught throughout the school
years. The school nurses, as health educators, are continually
teaching the students to learn to take responsibility for their
own health decisions and choices.
We welcome questions regarding health classes
and according to state law, if there is any portion of the health
curriculum that you as parents feel your child should not be
present for, please follow health education exemption procedure.
Exemption Procedure:
Kindergarten-Grade 6:
The elementary school
nurses will cover specific topics regarding disease prevention
healthy habits and safety as a guest speaker. Puberty and body
changes is taught in the 5th and 6th grades
by the school nurse.
Hopkins Academy:
Developmental Wellness (Health) Education
Hopkins Academy
students are required to take Developmental Wellness classes in
grades 8 and 9. At the 8th grade level, students study the
following topics: body systems, reproductive health, nutrition,
illness prevention and detection, alternative medicines and
treatments, alcohol, tobacco, mental health, family relationships,
self esteem and personal hygiene.
The 9th grade Developmental Wellness
curriculum provides learners information on aspects of sexuality,
which will prepare them to be informed, responsible citizens,
capable of demonstrating respect for themselves and others. The
curriculum includes, but is not limited to: reproduction, the
human life cycle, wellness and personal safety, sexual harassment,
relationships, alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
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