Taking and completing 1 semester of Health Education, with a passing grade, is a requirement for graduation. 

High School Health Education BOE Approved Curriculum

The High School Health Education Curriculum was approved by the Board of Education in April 2020.  This curriculum is a Skills-Based approach to teaching knowledge as well as School Code mandated content.  This curriculum is aligned with the National Health Education Standards that focus on 7 skills students must know and be able to do to empower them to make healthy decisions and take control of their health. Health Education in U-46 will look very different from the health classes of the past.  Below are the curriculum templates that guide the lessons within your student's class.

Analyzing Influences- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Accessing Valid and Reliable Information, Products, and Services-Healthy Eating for Disease Prevention

Enhancing Health Behaviors-Mental Health

Interpersonal Communication-Relationships and Human Sexuality

Advocacy and Goal Setting

Administrator Overseeing Health Education

Gary Hanson, AP of STEM, Ext. 4852 / garyhanson@u-46.org