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Academic Curriculum: Health,
Physical Education & Driver Education 2009-2010 |
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Course selection is based on the career program of study chosen by the student
which meets the high school graduation requirements as well as the certificate
of competency requirements for that career program. Students, their parents,
counselors, and teachers should all be involved in the course selection process,
making choices which best suit the individual student's needs and interests. |
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Choices are based on knowledge of requirements for entrance into various
occupations, colleges, or technical schools which will lead toward an
occupational or educational goal. The student's schedule will include all
required courses in the selected career program of study as well as all required
academic courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical
education, safety/health, and foreign language if requested. |
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Health (Health 1– 8310; Health 2/ Drivers Ed - 8320) is a course designed to provide education for healthful living of the individual, family, and community. Students will develop an understanding of themselves in relation to health matters in a changing society. The following are the units of study: mental health/values clarification, family life/human sexuality, alcohol/drugs/tobacco use-abuse, disease/disorders, first aid/accident prevention and safety, nutrition, consumer health, and environmental health. (.5 credits)
Physical Education (1 & 2 (P.E.1.–8210; PE2-8220) both courses offer a wide variety of physical activities with emphasis on team games and large group activities. Students will be afforded an opportunity to develop physical fitness, sport skills, playing strategy, teamwork, and cooperation with emphasis on skill development, competition and team activity. (.5 credits)
Driver Education (8400) is an option for all 10th grade students. Students experience formal classroom theory, simulation laboratory, and road practice. The course is guided by the driving policies established by the Motor Vehicle Division of Delaware. Before the age of eighteen, students are required to pass both the written examination and the road test to be eligible for the driver's license.
NOTE: .5 credit in Health and 1 credit in Physical Education are required for graduation.
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