Theresa Said:

Is it normal in for a high school health class to not mention same sex relationships?

We Answered:

ask the teacher, they should have no problem talking about it, but the students on the other hand will respond immaturely to the teachings, based on my experence.

Nora Said:

Why am I so terrified to begin public health school?

We Answered:

My dear, this is actually a sign that you are meant to go to graduate school!

I advise graduate students, and your feelings are absolutely normal, and quite common. I call this anxiety and this feeling of unworthiness "academic disease." Perhaps a bit ironically, this "disease" will most probably recur throughout your course of study if you are passionate about your study and dedicated to your work, and will ebb if you are not.

This is because smart and passionate people always face a good deal of self-doubt, because the more they learn, the more acutely aware they are of how much they DON'T know. Folks who are less driven undergo much less anxiety because they are much more impressed with their own achievements. ;)

You'll be fine. I promise. You will even laugh about this with your new colleagues when you begin your program in the fall. (Ask them about their "academic anxiety" dreams... you'll be surprised by the common themes, and you'll start to forge bonds with your cohort.)

Samuel Said:

How hard is it to become a high school health teacher?

We Answered:

You are in Los Angeles.

Oh My - You are trying to actually avoid LAUSD>?

because there are plenty of jobs. I have worked in urban La all my career and wouldnt work anywhere else - you are never going to know what you are missing.

Yes, if you cant find a social studies job in the suburbs - you will never find a health job. Both however are available in the city.

Lori Said:

How good of a career choice is becoming a school health teacher?

We Answered:

Right now, special ed is the big area in education jobs. You should probably get a degree in general education just to be safe, and maybe double major in health.

William Said:

What do people learn in high school health class?

We Answered:

Depends on what your school's "allowed" to teach.
I know some school will NOT get funding if they teach sex education in-depth.

My high school taught things like, your basic organs, the illnesses; how to be healthy; eating disorders; a very nice in-depth sex ed (in-depth would be teaching you about contraceptives and STDs, not just saying SEX IS BAD. STAY A VIRGIN!); drugs and what they do to you...and I know I'm missing something else but I don't remember.

Oscar Said:

i havent smoked pot in 2 months and quit to pursure a health school program.?

We Answered:

It's gone. It takes about 6-8 weeks for heavy daily users to test clean so your fine!