Health Units

The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) requires that each local school system shall offer a comprehensive health education program in grades 9 - 12 that shall enable students to meet graduation requirements and to select health education electives. In response to these regulations, Prince George’s County Public Schools requires that all students receive at least one semester of health education one of which is the Health Issues requirement. In accordance with the Voluntary State Curriculum and local mandates, revisions have been made to the Health Issues curriculum to better meet the needs of our children and community.

Standard 1 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Standard 2 – Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology and other factors on health behaviors.

Standard 3 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health.

Standard 4 – Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

Standard 5 – Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Standard 6 – Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal setting skills to enhance health.

Standard 7 – Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce risks.

Standard 8 – Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

National Health Education Standards

Retrieved from Curriculum Framework Progress Guide-Health Issues-High SchoolPrince George’s County Public Schools