Course OfferingsPhysical Education Grades 7-12The physical education program is based on the premise that physical activity and participation are important for all students, regardless of their age, skill or ability. Throughout various activities, students in our program will learn how to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. In addition, we hope to instill enjoyment of physical activity, as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining physical fitness. Our physical education program offers opportunities for all students to participate fully and explore a wide range of activities exposing students to new ideas and experiences. Equipment and activities are modified as needed to meet students' developmental needs. Students develop self-confidence through participation in cooperative as well as competitive activities. Physical education instruction focuses on developing the knowledge, attitudes, motor skills, behavioral skills, and confidence needed to adopt and maintain physically active lifestyles. "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." - John F. Kennedy Health Education Grades 7-12The health course is designed to promote student learning with regard to health issues that affects their immediate and long-term health. Maintaining a healthy way of living requires a balance of physical, mental-emotional, and social well-being. Health education provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to confront health related issues and make a smooth transition from puberty to adolescence. All classes focus on making healthy choices and preventive measures to take to stay healthy. Career ReadinessThe workplace of today has changed drastically due to technology, downsizing, and restructuring. This has led to the realization that students need different skills to be successfully employed. The necessary skills for successful employment include academic proficiency, problem solving, effective communication, and team work. In other words, the students will learn how to put life skill knowledge to work. In this class students will also learn some basic technology skills such as how to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), how to submit an online application, and how to improve their keyboarding skills. Students will also explore college and career opportunities, they will understand character traits and related interests that drive career choices. Financial LiteracyThis financial literacy class is designed to alert, inform, and educate students in the concepts of personal finance and money management. Students will begin to develop the skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, and investing. This course will start students on a path toward being in control of their financial futures. Some topics that will be discussed during the course are: money management, savings and investing, income, and spending. The course will teach students how to identify their personal money management goals, how to develop personal spending and savings plans, comprehend the impact of time on the value of money, and understand the cost of using credit. Driver's EducationLakeland Andover School, at no cost to the family, will pay for 6 hours of behind the wheel training for permit eligible students. To ascertain this privilege students MUST:
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