Health Education
Curriculum: Health Education
Department Address
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
Department Phone
(562) 426-7828 x 7142963
Curriculum - Health Education - Lead
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Esther Deth | (562) 997-8000 x 7142904 | School Wellness & College Preparation Coordinator |
Curriculum - Health Education - Staff
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Petja Waider | (562) 997-8000 x 7142904 | Coach |
Health Education Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop health literacy in all students. Health literacy is the capacity of an individual to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services and the competence to use such information and services in ways that are health-enhancing. Health-literate individuals understand scientifically based principles of health promotion and disease prevention, incorporate that knowledge into personal health-related attitudes and behaviors, and make good health a personal priority.
Health Education Vision Statement
We believe the health of students and their success in school are intimately linked. Students must be healthy to be able to learn and students must be educated to keep themselves healthy. Healthy students generally make healthy choices, are more able to realize their potential, avoid risky behaviors, and cope effectively in stressful environments.
Health Curriculum
Elementary Health
5th grade students receive a unit on Human Growth and Development, in compliance with the CA Healthy Youth Act, using the Positive Prevention Plus - Upper Elementary Curriculum.
Students in grades TK-5 access Nutrition Education using the Let’s Eat Healthy! Curriculum.
Middle School Health
7th grade LBUSD students receive the Health 7 course* (either Health 7, Health 7 Accelerated, or Health 7 SDC). Health 7 is a 1 semester course designed to assist students in accessing valid information, developing lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and making wise decisions related to their personal health. Study will include personal and community health; mental, emotional, and social health; injury prevention and safety; nutrition and physical activity; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; growth, development, and sexual health. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of growth and development, and informed use of health related information, products, and services. Each unit in the Health 7 Accelerated course culminates with an authentic unit project, which provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their application of knowledge and skills to sustain a healthy lifestyle for themselves and/or their community. Students receive Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/STI Prevention instruction, in compliance with the CA Healthy Youth Act, using the Positive Prevention Plus - Middle School Curriculum.
*Students enrolled in Functional Academics receive Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/STI Prevention instruction, in compliance with the CA Healthy Youth Act, using the Positive Prevention Plus - Special Populations Curriculum.
High School Health
Students receive Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/STI Prevention instruction, in compliance with the CA Healthy Youth Act, using the Positive Prevention Plus - High School Curriculum. This curriculum is offered in their Life Science course (Biology: The Living Earth, Biology: The Living Earth SDC, or Medical Biology). Students enrolled in Functional Academics receive Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/STI Prevention instruction, in compliance with the CA Healthy Youth Act, using the Positive Prevention Plus - Special Populations Curriculum.