Students develop awareness of healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and personal safety. Students understand how each of these contributes to physical and overall well-being. Students understand the risks and dangers posed to themselves and others by alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse, and can use techniques to set limits and deal with peer pressure. Students understand the legal standards and implications of under-age drinking, tobacco use, and illegal drug use.
Students have awareness of human sexuality and pregnancy.
Students understand the personal and societal impact of unplanned pregnancies, and are aware of the long-term personal and legal responsibilities of each parent. Students know how to enhance their personal safety through good decision-making and planning. Students know how and where to obtain help both in their home community and once away at college. Benchmarks will be added as the curriculum undergoes further development. Back to the Peak to Peak Curriculum Page .