High School Health CA Core Standards

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Growth, Development, and Sexual Health

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Personal and Community Health

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Mental, Emotional, and Social Health

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Injury Prevention and Safety

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Describe the health benefits of abstaining from or discontinuing use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Describe physical, social, and emotional changes associated with being a young adult.

Describe the benefits of having positive relationships with trusted adults.

Distinguish between facts and myths regarding nutrition practices, products, and physical performance.

Discuss the value of actively managing personal health behaviors (e.g., getting adequate sleep, practicing ergonomics, and performing self-examinations).

Discuss ways to reduce the risk of injuries that can occur during athletic and social activities.

Clarify myths regarding the scope of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among adolescents.

Recognize that there are individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation.

Identify warning signs for suicide.

Evaluate various approaches to maintaining a healthy weight.

Explain how public health policies and government regulations influence health promotion and disease prevention.

Describe procedures for emergency care and lifesaving, including CPR, first aid, and control of bleeding.

Evaluate the benefits to mother, father, and child when teenagers wait until adulthood to become parents.

Identify loss and grief.

Identify the causes, symptoms, and harmful effects of eating disorders.

Examine ways to prevent and manage asthma.

Identify ways to stay safe during natural disasters and emergency situations (e.g., landslides, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, electrical storms, winter storms, and terrorist attacks).

Evaluate the safety and effectiveness (including success and failure rates) of FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptives in preventing HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy.

Explain why people with eating disorders need professional help.

Identify global environmental issues.

Identify ways to prevent situations that might harm vision, hearing, or dental health.

Describe the amounts and types of physical activity recommended for teenagers' overall health and for the maintenance of a healthy body weight.

Describe the impact of air and water pollution on health.

Analyze the harmful effects of using diet pills and anabolic steroids.

Identify ways to reduce pollution and harmful health effects (e.g., by using alternative methods of transportation).

Explain the physical, academic, mental, and social benefits of physical activity and the relationship between a sedentary lifestyle and chronic disease.

Explain the impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use on brain chemistry, brain function, and behavior.

Explain how conception occurs, the stages of pregnancy, and the responsibilities of parenting.

Analyze the qualities of healthy peer and family relationships.

Research and discuss the practical use of current research-based guidelines for a nutritionally balanced diet.

Evaluate the importance of regular medical and dental checkups, vaccinations, and examinations.

Recognize potentially harmful or abusive relationships, including dangerous dating situations.

Explain the connection between alcohol and tobacco use and the risk of oral cancer.

Discuss the characteristics of healthy relationships, dating, committed relationships, and marriage.

Describe healthy ways to express caring, friendship, affection, and love.

Explain the importance of variety and moderation in food selection and consumption.

Identify symptoms that should prompt individuals to seek health care.

Analyze emergency preparedness plans for the home, the school, and the community.

Identify the social and legal implications of using and abusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Identify why abstinence is the most effective method for the prevention of HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy.

Describe qualities that contribute to a positive self-image.

Describe dietary guidelines, food groups, nutrients, and serving sizes for healthy eating habits.

Identify types of pathogens that cause disease.

Examine ways that injuries are caused while traveling to and from school and in the community.

Describe the use and abuse of prescription and nonprescription medicines and illegal substances.

Summarize fertilization, fetal development, and childbirth.

Describe how social environments affect health and well-being.

Describe the relationship between poor eating habits and chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.

Investigate the causes and symptoms of communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Describe rules and laws intended to prevent injuries.

Analyze the consequences for the mother and child of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs during pregnancy—including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and other birth defects.

Explain responsible prenatal and perinatal care and parenting, including California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law.

Describe the importance of recognizing signs of disordered eating and other common mental health conditions.

Explain how to keep food safe through proper food purchasing, preparation, and storage practices.

Describe the dangers of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, lead, asbestos, pesticides, and unclean air and water; and discuss strategies for avoiding exposure.

Evaluate the risks and responsibilities associated with teen driving and auto accidents.

Analyze the consequences of binge drinking and its relationship to cancer; to liver, pancreatic, and cardiovascular diseases; and to a variety of gastrointestinal problems, neurological disorders, and reproductive system disorders.

Describe the short- and long-term effects of HIV, AIDS, and other STDs.

Analyze signs of depression, potential suicide, and other self-destructive behaviors.

Describe nutrition practices that are important for the health of a pregnant woman and her baby.

Identify symptoms that indicate a need for an ear, eye, or dental examination.

Discuss the characteristics of gang members.

Interpret school policies and community laws related to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use, possession, and sale.

Analyze STD rates among teens.

Explain how witnesses and bystanders can help prevent violence by reporting dangerous situations.

Describe the prevalence, causes, and long-term consequences of unhealthy eating.

Examine common types and symptoms of cancer.

Describe California laws regarding bullying, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.

Explain the impact of alcohol and other drug use on vehicle crashes, injuries, violence, and risky sexual behavior.

Explain laws related to sexual behavior and the involvement of minors.

Classify personal stressors at home, in school, and with peers.

Analyze the relationship between physical activity and overall health.

Identify the importance of medical screenings (including breast, cervical, testicular, and prostate examinations, and other testing) necessary to maintain reproductive health.

Explain the effects of violence on individuals, families, and communities.

Evaluate strategies for managing the impact of internal and external influences on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

Determine personal, family, school, and community factors that can help reduce the risk of engaging in sexual activity.

Analyze the internal and external issues related to seeking mental health assistance.

Evaluate internal and external influences that affect food choices.

Discuss influences that affect positive health practices.

Analyze internal and external influences on personal, family, and community safety.

Analyze the role of individual, family, community, and cultural norms on the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Evaluate how growth and development, relationships, and sexual behaviors are affected by internal and external influences.

Assess personal barriers to healthy eating and physical activity.

Evaluate influences on the selection of personal health care products and services.

Analyze the influence of alcohol and other drug use on personal, family, and community safety.

Describe financial, political, social, and legal influences on the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Assess the discrepancies between actual and perceived social norms related to sexual activity among teenagers.

Distinguish between facts and myths regarding nutrition practices, products, and physical performance.

Analyze how environmental conditions affect personal and community health.

Explain how one's behavior when traveling as a passenger in a vehicle influences the behavior of others.

Assess situations that could lead to pressure for sexual activity and to the risk of HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy

Analyze the impact of nutritional choices on future reproductive and prenatal health.

Discuss ways to stay informed about environmental issues.

Analyze why it is risky to belong to a gang.

Evaluate how culture, media, and other people influence perceptions about body image, gender roles, sexuality, attractiveness, relationships, and sexual orientation.

Analyze the impact of various influences, including the environment, on eating habits and attitudes toward weight management.

Analyze the social influences that encourage or discourage sun-safety practices.

Analyze internal and external influences that affect physical activity.

Evaluate the benefits of informed health choices.

Evaluate the need for rest, sleep, and exercise.

Access information, products, and services related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Analyze the validity of health information, products, and services related to reproductive and sexual health.

Access school and community resources to help with mental, emotional, and social health concerns.

Access sources of accurate information about safe and healthy weight management.

Access valid information about personal health products and services available in the community

Analyze sources of information and services concerning safety and violence prevention.

Evaluate prevention, intervention, and treatment resources and programs concerning alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Identify local resources concerning reproductive and sexual health, including all FDA-approved contraceptives, HIV/STD testing, and medical care.

Evaluate the benefits of professional services for people with mental, emotional, or social health conditions.

Evaluate the accuracy of claims about food and dietary supplements.

Access valid information about common diseases.

Analyze community resources for disaster preparedness.

Compare the success and failure rates of FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptives in preventing HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy.

Describe how to use nutrition information on food labels to compare products.

Evaluate current research about the health consequences of poor environmental conditions.

Evaluate laws related to sexual involvement with minors.

Evaluate the accuracy of claims about the safety of fitness products.

Identify government and community agencies that promote health and protect the environment.

Describe community programs and services that help people gain access to affordable, healthy foods.

Assess ways to be a responsible consumer of health products and services.

Describe internal and external influences that affect physical activity.

Demonstrate assertive communication skills to resist pressure to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.

Seek help from trusted adults for oneself or a friend with an emotional or social health problem.

Analyze positive strategies to communicate healthy eating and physical activity needs at home, at school, and in the community

Use effective communication skills to ask for assistance from parents, guardians, and medical or dental health care professionals to enhance health.

Demonstrate effective negotiation skills for avoiding dangerous and risky situations.

Use effective refusal and negotiation skills to avoid riding in a car or engaging in other risky behaviors with someone who has been using alcohol or other drugs.

Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to prevent sexual involvement, HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy

Discuss healthy ways to respond when you or someone you know is grieving.

Practice how to refuse less-nutritious foods in social settings.

Use effective communication skills for preventing and reporting sexual assault and molestation.

Demonstrate effective communication skills within healthy dating relationships.

Use a decision-making process to evaluate how the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs affects individuals, families, and society.

Use a decision-making process to evaluate the physical, emotional, and social benefits of abstinence, monogamy, and the avoidance of multiple sexual partners.

Monitor personal stressors and assess techniques for managing them.

Demonstrate how nutritional needs are affected by age, gender, activity level, pregnancy, and health status.

Apply a decision-making process to a personal health issue or problem.

Apply a decision-making process to avoid potentially dangerous situations.

Explain healthy alternatives to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

Use a decision-making process to examine barriers to making healthy decisions about relationships and sexual health.

Compare various coping mechanisms for managing stress.

Use a decision-making process to plan nutritionally adequate meals at home and away from home.

Explain how decisions regarding health behaviors have consequences for oneself and others.

Analyze the laws regarding and detrimental effects of sexual harassment.

Use a decision-making process to analyze when it is necessary to seek help with or leave an unhealthy situation.

Analyze situations when it is important to seek help with stress, loss, an unrealistic body image, and depression.

Demonstrate how to use safe food handling procedures when preparing meals and snacks.

Apply a decision-making process to a community or environmental health issue.

Analyze the consequences of gang involvement for self, family, and the community.

Evaluate the risks and consequences associated with sexual activities, including HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy.

Analyze how using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs influences health and other behaviors.

Analyze the consequences of violence for self, family, and the community.

Use a decision-making process to analyze the benefits of respecting individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation.

Analyze the possible consequences of risky hygienic and health behaviors and fads (e.g., tattooing, body piercing, sun exposure, and sound volume).

Use a decision-making process to evaluate the social, emotional, physical, and economic effects of teen pregnancy on the child, the teen parent, the family, and society.

Use a decision-making process to evaluate the use of FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptives for pregnancy and STD prevention.

Predict how a drug-free lifestyle will support the achievement of short- and long-term goals.

Evaluate how HIV, AIDS, other STDs, or pregnancy could impact life goals.

Evaluate how preventing and managing stress and getting help for mental and social problems can help a person achieve short- and long-term goals.

Assess one's personal nutrition needs and physical activity level.

Develop a plan of preventive health management.

Develop a plan to prevent injuries during emergencies and natural disasters.

Identify short- and long-term goals related to abstinence and maintaining reproductive and sexual health, including the use of FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptives for pregnancy and STD prevention.

Set a goal to reduce life stressors in a health-enhancing way.

Develop practical solutions for removing barriers to healthy eating and physical activity

Develop a plan of preventive dental health management.

Create a personal nutrition and physical activity plan based on current guidelines.

Use effective coping strategies when faced with various social situations involving the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Describe personal actions that can protect sexual and reproductive health (including one's ability to deliver a healthy baby in adulthood).

Assess personal patterns of response to stress and use of resources.

Select healthy foods and beverages in a variety of settings.

Analyze environmental barriers to adopting positive personal health practices and strategies for overcoming the barriers.

Practice injury prevention during athletic, social, and motor vehicle-related activities.

Practice effective coping mechanisms and strategies for managing stress.

Critique one's personal diet for overall balance of key nutrients.

Execute a plan for maintaining good personal hygiene (including oral hygiene) and getting adequate rest and sleep.

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills to avoid potentially violent situations.

Discuss suicide-prevention strategies.

Identify strategies for eating more fruits and vegetables.

Demonstrate the proper steps for protecting oneself against the harmful effects of the sun.

Demonstrate first aid and CPR procedures.

Practice respect for individual differences and diverse backgrounds.

Describe how to take more personal responsibility for eating healthy foods.

Describe the steps involved in breast or testicular self-exams.

Apply strategies to avoid and report dangerous situations, including conflicts involving weapons and gangs.

Participate in clubs, organizations, and activities in the school and in the community that offer opportunities for student and family involvement.

Participate in school and community activities that promote fitness and health.

Assess characteristics of harmful or abusive relationships.

Practice setting personal boundaries in a variety of situations.

Participate in activities in the school and community that help other individuals make positive choices regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Encourage and support safe, respectful, and responsible relationships.

Support the needs and rights of others regarding mental and social health.

Advocate enhanced nutritional options in the school and community.

Support personal or consumer health issues that promote community wellness.

Identify and support changes in the home, at school, and in the community that promote safety.

Present a persuasive solution to the problem of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among youths.

Advocate the respect for and the dignity of persons living with HIV or AIDS.

Promote a positive and respectful environment at school and in the community

Educate family and peers about choosing healthy foods.

Encourage societal and environmental conditions that benefit health.

Encourage peers to use safety equipment during physical activity.

Support others in making positive and healthful choices about sexual behavior.

Object appropriately to teasing of peers and community members that is based on perceived personal characteristics and sexual orientation.

Encourage actions to promote safe driving experiences.