Health and wellness is as a valued aspect of the Deerfield Academy education. We recently expanded our health classes to both ninth and tenth grade years. Students learn more about the self (identity, values, priorities) as well as how to sustain healthy habits of self-care (stress management, nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, etc.). We also cover topics such as mental health, relationships, sex, and sexuality; however, these topics are covered in greater detail during the second year of health class during the students’ tenth grade year. All health classes use a social justice lens that not only allows students to better understand how each topic relates to themselves, but also how different aspects of health are influenced by the systems and context that surround us.
Two years of health and wellness classes must be taken by all students. In ninth grade, students learn more about the self (identity, values, priorities) as well as how to sustain healthy habits of self-care (stress management, nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, etc.). In tenth grade, greater attention is placed on such topics as mental health, relationships, sex, and sexuality.
We do offer CPR lessons as part of lifeguard training and certification. Contact Aquatics Director Jason Cook to sign up or inquire.
mbrown@deerfield.edu
Tel. 413-774-1600
DS Chen Center
Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm
7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 55
Deerfield, MA 01342
7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 87, Deerfield, MA 01342
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