Mayde Creek High School – Virtual w/ Study Hall Health

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The goal of health education is to provide instruction that allows youth to develop and sustain healthpromoting behaviors throughout their lives. The understanding and application of these standards will allow students the ability to gather, interpret, and understand health information; achieve health literacy; and adapt to the ever-evolving science of health. This course explores a variety of health topics including human anatomy and physiology, mental/emotional health, use and abuse of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, human sexuality, communicable diseases, environmental and consumer health. Students develop a personal philosophy of wellness and selfresponsibility. Practical instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR/AED is provided. This course must be completed during the Fall and/or Spring semesters. Students are scheduled into a study hall and must be present for attendance purposes in order to receive credit for this course, while the virtual course is asynchronous. No fee is assigned to this course.