Health & Physical Education - Park Ridge High School

The goal of our department in Health and Physical Education is to teach wellness through a variety of activities, games, and learning experiences. We expect our students to be respectful of themselves, their peers, and teachers. Our ultimate goal is to help students develop the ability to live a healthy and active lifestyle

Health Instruction
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Health Instruction

Students in all grades will have one marking period of Health and three marking periods of Physical Education. See the following expectations for students in Health / Physical Education:

Major Topics in Health – Grades 7-12

7^th Grade – Family, Character Decision Making, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse

8^th Grade – Relationships, Puberty, Pregnancy and Childbirth

9^th Grade – Self-awareness, Relationships, Sexual Education

10^th Grade – Drivers Education

11^th Grade – Physical, Mental, and Social Health, Social Media, Nutrition, Drugs and Alcohol Awareness, Sexually Transmitted Infections

12^th Grade – Relationships, Family Living, and Self-awareness