Students who take this course will be taught valuable life skills like using credit wisely, avoiding fraud, investing for the future, consumer rights, filing tax forms, and bank transactions. Several current issues that affect consumers and the marketplace will be discussed as well. Speakers will be invited on occasion to share information on specific consumer issues, and several application projects will be used to help students understand how to contribute to the economy. This course involves the study of health as a balancing of physical, mental and social well-being. During the course, students are asked to develop decision-making skills and participate in class discussions.
Information is provided through lectures, audio-visual material and guest speakers.
Students will also be participating in research of current health information which will help them develop and clarify their own personal values. All other students are required to take a full year of Physical Education each year except those who bring an excuse from a physician. It is the purpose of the Physical Education staff to provide the students with a program that is well-rounded, comprehensive and meaningful. The philosophy of this program is to ensure participation in the varying activities in order to develop interest and fulfill the objectives. Physical Education is an important aspect of general education as it can develop the physical, social and mental well-being of the student.