All students at Glen Cove High School must have .5 credits of Health Education to meet the graduation requirement. We believe that health education is a combined responsibility of school, community and home. Our mission is to inspire our youth to make responsible decisions for their overall wellness and we hope that students will choose a healthy lifestyle both now and in the future.
Health Education lessons, activities and projects will be skills-based and focus on the following New York State Health Education Standards:
Throughout the school year, students will learn to acquire the skills that enhance their health and learn about the following topics:
Personal Health and Fitness
A Safe and Healthy Environment
Resource Management
Making Healthy Choices
Personality and Self Esteem
Stress Management
Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Building Healthy Relationships
Food and Nutrition
AIDS/HIV
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Reproductive System
Substance Abuse (including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs)
