"The goal I have for my students is to learn one new thing everyday. The hope is that they put this to use as they go through life. The end result is that they are proactive in taking care of their mental and physical health for the rest of their lives." 

- Caroline Flaminio ‘79, Health & Wellness Department chair

Course Highlights

Here are a few of the classes offered in our Health & Wellness Department. 

  • Crusader Seminar I: This course is designed to help incoming freshmen transition to the educational program and supportive community of Holy Cross High School. Coursework includes instruction in the following areas: understanding learning styles; developing a growth mindset; managing time effectively; setting goals; applying effective reading, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; seeking assistance; and, understanding the values of the Portrait of the Crusader.

  • Health and Wellness I: Through Health and Wellness I, students study the functions and interactions of the body systems and analyze the relationship between these systems and optimal health. They also examine the impact of nutrition, fitness, mental health, and substances on health, welfare, and personal fulfillment. Through the learning activities in this course, students practice their skills of informed decision making while planning for dietary needs, constructing a personal fitness plan, and working to maintain mental health.

 

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