Health
Graduation Requirement: One-quarter Credit
Mounds Park Academy’s Health Department encourages a positive self-concept that goes beyond the absence of disease or infirmity and helps students recognize and make responsible decisions in all areas of health and well-being. We promote personal growth and the ability to cope with stress, peer pressure, and change. The ultimate goal of the curriculum is the development of behavior in students that promotes following personal and community practices that encourage a lifetime of optimal health and well-being.
Courses Offered
Course offerings are contingent on MPA policies regarding student enrollment numbers for each class.Grade: 9
Prerequisites: None
Credit: .25
Health Education provides students with knowledge, attitudes, and skills to make health-promoting decisions. The classes address the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health. Good health is not a one-time decision but a series of decisions continuing throughout our lives. By examining such topics as alcohol abuse, prescription drug abuse, first aid/CPR, comprehensive sex education, students' progress toward independent living. Through discussion, peer leadership, oral presentations, and projects students take an active role in their education.
Grade:11
Prerequisites: None
Credit: .25
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. "...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. In this class we will discuss topics such as mindfulness, healthy relationships, decision making, financial literacy, etc. Students will participate in journaling, discussions, debates, group projects and podcasts. This class is one quarter long and meets every other day for 75 mins.