SAFETY, HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION
| OPEN TO GRADES: | 9, 10 (15 year old freshmen will be considered second semester
if space available and schedule adapts) |
| PREREQUISITES: | Placement on basis of age |
| LENGTH OF COURSE: | 9 weeks |
| CREDIT: | Required Class, 1/8 non-academic |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: | This is a course in the fundamentals of driving skill, a basic
understanding of the mechanics of the automobile, and the development of
defensive driving attitudes. This course is offered to pupils who are near
16 years of age or will be 16 before the end of the semester. Minimum attendance
is 30 clock hours. |
| OPEN TO GRADES: | 10, 11, 12 |
| PREREQUISITES: | Successful completion of Clasroom Driver Training. Assignments
made on the basis of age and grade eligibility. Students must have passed
8 academic credits in the 2 previous semesters. |
| LENGTH OF COURSE: | 9 weeks |
| CREDIT: | 1/8 non-academic |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: | Practice driving instruction shall include actual experience
in stopping, starting, stopping, shifting, turning, backing, parking, steering
and emergency situation procedure in a vehicle equipped according to the
regulations of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The
minimum individual driving time is six clock hours and twelve clock hours
of observation. To complete the driving experience, drivers are required
to successfully pass a driving test. Also student must complete 25 clock
hours of driving time with parents or guardians before eligible for drivers
license under GDL laws. |
| OPEN TO GRADES: | 9 |
| PREREQUISITES: | None |
| LENGTH OF COURSE: | 1 semester |
| CREDIT: | ½ credit/ Required |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: | This course is a comprehensive modern approach to health education.
It will help the student to understand health concepts through direct and
simple explanations. This approach helps students apply health knowledge
in making intelligent decisions about their health and encourages them to
achieve and maintain a high level of physical, mental, and social well-being.
Instruction provided explaing about aids and steroids. |
| OPEN TO GRADES: | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| PREREQUISITES: | None |
| LENGTH OF COURSE: | 1 semester for grade 9, 1 year for 10-12 |
| CREDIT: | 1/2 academic credit per semester/Required |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: | 1. To familiarize the students with a variety of sports activities
and their rules. 2. To develop the basic skills needed to participate in these sports activities. 3. To encourage positive attitudes and a sense of responsibility towards classmates and oneself. 4. To allow further skill developments and concentrated activity in Sports area used for lifetime recreation. 5. To emphasize fitness of one's body for a positive health condition. |
| OPEN TO GRADES: | 10, 11, 12 |
| PREREQUISITES: | None |
| LENGTH OF COURSE: | 1 semester |
| CREDIT: | 1/2 academic credit per semester/Elective |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: | This 7:20 a.m. PE classes taught for those who are interested
in physical conditioning conducted in the weight room. Enrollment is limited
to 40 students. |
| OPEN TO GRADES: | 11, 12 |
| PREREQUISITES: | Must be grades 11 or 12 and meet the requirements for 0 hour PE |
| LENGTH OF COURSE: | 1 semester Fusion Days—7:15 a.m.-7:50 a.m.; School Days—7:20 a.m.-8:00 a.m. |
| CREDIT: | 1/2 academic credit per semester/Elective |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: | To familiarize students with a variety of activities that are offered at a typical fitness club. To familiarize students with a variety of sports activities and their rules. To encourage positive attitudes and a sense of responsibility towards classmates and self. To allow further skill developments and activity in sports areas for lifietime recreation. To emphasize fitness of one's body for a positive health condition. |
Last Updated: February 21, 2008