Curriculum Detail

Health, Values, and Ethics (HS)

Overview
Our Health, Values, and Ethics (HVE) program is comprehensive and progressive, helping students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and maintain healthy minds, bodies, and relationships. Health educators support and nurture physical health and mental wellness. Our sexuality education programs model and teach compassion, respect, and justice. The curriculum is holistic, moving beyond the intellect to address the attitudes, values, and feelings that students have about themselves and the world. Teachers work to attain a classroom of trust, openness, and respect. Diverse classroom activities—discussions, lectures, films, role playing, outside speakers—supplement the ongoing reading and journal writing requirements of each course. Each grade features a different theme:
 
  • 9th Grade: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Healthy Relationships
  • 10th Grade: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  • 11th Grade: Emotional Self-Awareness, Building Empathy, and Community Health
  • 12th Grade: College Readiness and Independence
 
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Department Faculty

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    Amy Cataldo
    MS Dean of Special Programs/Co-Director of Leadership Development/Science Dept Chair/MS Science/Softball Coach
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    LeMoyne College - BA
    College of William & Mary - M.Ed
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    Sharielle Applewhite
    Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Culture/HS Health, Values, & Ethics
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    University of Connecticut - B.A.
    Hunter College - M.S.W.
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    Alexis Martina
    HS Dean of Students
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    Ohio State University - M.A.
    Ohio State University - B.A.
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    Stacy Smith
    Director of Leadership Development / MS & HS Health, Values, & Ethics / Swimming / Girls MS Soccer
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    San Diego State University - B.A.
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    Kamilah Souvenir
    Director of Civic Engagement / HS Health, Value & Ethics / Track & Field Assistant Coach
    American University - M.Ed
    Arizona State University - B.A.
    Arizona State University - B.A.
Co-ed, progressive, college prep school in Washington, DC featuring a challenging curriculum in an inclusive environment for grades 6-12.