Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) – Health Education

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

In this course, students will develop health literacy to support them in attaining positive health outcomes. In developing health literacy, students will build the capacity to obtain, interpret and understand health information and services and to apply core concepts and skills. Through literacy, life-skills, self-management, and awareness strategies, students will ultimately influence not only their personal health, but that of their families and community. To assist students in adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors, we will utilize a framework that allows them to learn key concepts and to practice using health skills. Skills-based instruction, which consists of analyzing health influences, accessing and evaluating valid health information and services, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal-setting, practicing health enhancing behaviors and advocacy; revolves around six areas of focus: mental/emotional health; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; comprehensive sexual education; disease prevention; nutrition; and safety.