Health

Health is a Castro Valley High School graduation requirement.

Health

One semester, required course, 5 units, grade 9

Prerequisites: None

Description: The Health course covers life skills, decision making, communication, mental health, conflict resolution, stress reduction, fitness, nutrition, diseases (including HIV/AIDS), substance abuse (Alcohol, Tobacco and other drugs), and family planning, sexual responsibility and decision making. Parent approval is required for the unit on family planning and reproduction.  Learning styles and career exploration activities are integrated into the curriculum. There is a community service component.

Meets: This course