New Jersey statute (NJSA 18A: 35-7) requires every student to complete a year of Physical Educational and Health for every year of enrollment in grades 9-12.

Health Education 9

Health Education 9 encompasses the topics of alcohol education, human sexuality, and making positive life choices.  Responsible, as well as irresponsible, drinking, and effects on the body, will be covered in the alcohol education unit.  The human sexuality unit will explore the various aspects of human sexuality, including anatomy, birth control, and venereal diseases.  The student will learn about effective conflict resolution strategies as well as decision-making skills.

Physical Education 9

Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.

Health Education 10

Health 10 is Driver's Education which covers driving theory.  Students review the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission manual as preparation for taking the state written test for a driving permit.  Drug and alcohol education are included as part of learning to be a careful, responsible driver.

Physical Education 10

Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.

Health Education 11

Health 11 promotes an understanding of the human mind and how it influences one's actions, both appropriate and inappropriate.  The student will be able to choose a drug-free lifestyle and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy behavior in terms of disease prevention and proper nutrition.

Physical Education 11

Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.

Health Education 12

Health Education 12 includes units on environmental health, basic first aid and safety, and marriage and the family.  The course also addresses consumerism in terms of appropriate health and fitness products.  The chemical health units focus on helping students appreciate the significance of a drug-free life and the positive influence it fosters in attaining personal goals and aspirations.

Physical Education 12

Instruction in and knowledge of a variety of activities such as team sports, individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning, games of organization, and recreational and lifetime activities.  Students learn the fundamentals and rules of these activities and learn practical health essentials.