Health

Mission

We believe in educating our students to incorporate healthy behaviors as they develop decision making skills that will enable them to live an active, healthy life.

Belief Statements

Our Students Will

• • Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health
  • Analyze the influences of family, peers, culture, technology and media on positive health behaviors
  • Be able to access accurate and factual information, services and materials
  • Demonstrate the ability to use decision and goal setting skills to enhance health of self and others
  • Obtain, interpret and understand basic health information and services

Our Curriculum

• • Provides accurate health information in such a way to influence people to change attitudes so that they take positive action, make educated decisions about their health and advocate for self and others
  • Is developmentally appropriate, focuses on healthy relationships, promotes positive communication skills and responsible decision-making
  • Meets the National Health Education Standards

Our District

• • Has the responsibility to provide current, accurate, factual information and materials based on research and best practice

Standards

• National Health Education Standards
• National Health Education Standards and Minnesota Benchmarks
• Minnesota Department of Education