Health Education 9 is required by the state of New Jersey to graduate High school. Based on one marking period, this course deals with human sexuality and family living. The human sexuality portion of the course will include an in depth study of the topics of sexual anatomy, the reproduction process, pregnancy, prenatal care. Also studied will be abstinence, birth control, and pregnancy. HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections will be discussed. Character development and responsibility are common threads which will run through all aspects of this course. The family living portion of the class will include dating, marriage, parenthood, family values and social, moral, and emotional implications that can occur over choices made regarding sexual behavior as a teenager. All students will be able to identify proper resources which provide information, assistance, and care in addressing sexual and reproductive health issues.
ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Irvington Public Schools has partnered with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This Program is designed not only to help the students and staff of the Irvington Public Schools, but also their families and community. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation was founded by both the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation and was created to help students eat healthier both in school and at home. I have included a link to Alliance for a Healthier Generation website for informational purposes. The website can be used to find ways to make healthy choices. It provides useful information including fitness tips and healthy recipes for home.
The website for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation is: HealthierGeneration.org
9th Grade Health Topics:
- Healthy Decision Making
- Male Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System
- Importance of Abstinence
- Pregnancy
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Character Development/Healthy Relationships
9th Grade Health Projects will be discussed with the class because there are a variety of topics and options for project completion that students can choose from to successfully complete this component of their grade.
Health projects can be submitted electronically by emailing them to [email protected]