Health Education is concerned with the student's physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. The primary responsibility is to provide information that assists students in developing concepts and behaviors that will encourage the formation of safe personal health practices. The topics discussed at this level are as follows: Your Health and Wellness, Making Healthful Choices, Physical Fitness and Your Health, Nutrition, Mental and Emotional Health, Family and Social Health, Body Systems, Growth and Development, Medicines and Drugs, Diseases and Disorders, and Consumer and Environmental Health.

The primary purpose of Driver and Traffic Safety Education is to save lives and reduce motor vehicle accidents through the education of future highway users. The goal of this course is to instill in students knowledge of the laws and regulations of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Code. Topics such as the practice of defensive driving, the mechanical workings of the automobile and the legal and financial responsibilities of a licensed driver will be explored. The State Driver's Examination is administered at the completion of the course. A score of 80 percent or better is required to participate in any Behind-the-Wheel Programs.

Accidents occur at all times and all places and are the number one killer of people between the ages of one and thirty-eight in the United States. This loss of our greatest national resource makes it essential that all students receive intensive instruction in the theory and practice of first aid. Everyone should know how and what to do in case of an emergency caused by an unfortunate accident or sudden illness, either at home, in school, or in the community.

This course prepares students for the responsibility of making decisions through the learning of life management skills. Personal and life skills, including an understanding of self and relationships with others, as well as skills related to work, money, material objects, nutrition and leisure time, will be emphasized.