PHILOSOPHY

The quality of our children's future depends on their ability to make responsible choices about their actions. Health education provides the knowledge base and critical-thinking skills necessary for students to make informed choices and to exert positive control over their lives. The resulting sense of well-being and self-esteem in each individual promotes the ongoing development of healthy, contributing members of our society.

MISSION 

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District will provide physical, mental, and social health education for all kindergarten through high school students. This integrated and comprehensive health program will include educational relationships seeking to make connections between schools, families, and the community that will benefit students throughout their lifetimes. Students will learn decision-making skills that incorporate critical thinking, accessing and evaluating information, and accepting responsibility for the effects of their actions. A variety of learning strategies will ensure that students gain the confidence and skills necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy life.

This health curriculum contains a broad range of topics. It is designed to be taught in a manner that best meets the needs of students, teachers, and the school community. Delivery may involve classroom teachers, counselors, nurses, principals, and guest speakers.

The secondary level offers stand-alone health courses in grades 7-9. In addition to these required courses, electives are offered at the high school level. Electives may vary depending on building needs.

An involved, coordinated effort at all levels will ensure topics are within the focus of the curriculum. All areas of the health curriculum will be taught with sensitivity. Special attention will be given to compliance with the FNSBSD’s nondiscrimination policy.

Health Curriculum, Adopted March 18, 2008