Our health curriculum is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for lifelong health and well-being. In Grades 9 and 10, students take health for one semester during the school year, covering topics such as nutrition, mental health, substance abuse prevention, sexual health education, and personal safety. The curriculum emphasizes decision-making, social and emotional learning, and healthy lifestyle choices to support students’ overall development..
Health 9 is the first year of a two-year high school course sequence focused on student health and well-being. Our program equips students to make responsible and informed choices, both now and in the future. Students spend their time engaged in classroom-based experiences. (scenarios, discussions and simulations) to learn about health practices, guide them with solid decision-making processes, and learn about support resources. Through six units of study, students learn about relationship building, positive mental and physical health practices, alcohol and drug awareness, information literacy and digital well-being, and healthy sexuality. Students engage in a passion project allowing them to problem solve about environmental sustainability to develop their understanding of being a global citizen. This class provides students with an inclusive environment where they are enabled, at their comfort level, to discuss sensitive and salient well-being issues, without embarrassment, and to respond to each other considerately and thoughtfully. Performance is assessed based on PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) curriculum and requirements.
Grade 10; ½ credit; semester I or IIHealth is a required, skills-based, semester-long class for all Grade 10 students. It is founded on the belief that nurturing students' mental, social and physical well-being is central to their character development. Students are encouraged to make positive behavioral shifts that enhance self-esteem and mental resilience. Health 10 builds on Health 9 and addresses critical components of health and wellness, with the aim of increasing knowledge and practical application for students in their lives. Information and skills explored include identity exploration and expression, emotional well-being, human sexuality, alcohol and other drugs education and personal growth. This interactive and experiential-based class provides students with a safe forum in which to talk about sensitive issues. In addition, students gain a broader and deeper understanding of health and wellness through engagement with local community partners. Performance is assessed based on PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) curriculum and requirements.
