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Long Beach High School

Health Department

 

Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics: Arnie Epstein


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Classwork/Homework 10%
Major Project 20%
Video Reactions 20%
Class Participation 20%

Health education is a required course for graduation. This class is an integral part of the total educational process. The belief that total health is made up of a combination of physical, mental, and social well being. Achieving total health is a life long process starting at a very young age. Helping students see that it is in their best interest to take care of themselves is the focus in health education.

 

UNITS COVERED

1.  INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS

•The Health Triangle
•The three aspects of Health
•The wellness scale
•How our choices now greatly impact our health in the future
 

2. MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH

•Personality
•Theories of personality
•Personality types
•How personality is linked to a person's health
 

3. Gender

•Roles
•Identity
•Stereotypes
 

4. STRESS      

•Stress and stressors
•How stress effects the body's systems
•Stress reduction
•Defense mechanisms/coping skills
•Relaxing techniques
 

5.   MENTAL ILLNESS

•Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Phobias, ADD/ADHD, OCD
•Eating Disorders
•Suicide
 

6.   FAMILY ISSUES

•Dysfunctional/Functional families
•Child abuse (neglect, emotional, physical, sexual)
•Types of therapy/where to get help
 

7.   NUTRITION

•Healthy eating
•Weight control (fad diets)
•Reading/understanding food labels
 

8.   DRUGS/ALCOHOL/TOBACCO
 

9.   COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

•Pathogens
•Immune system
•Sexually Transmitted Infections
•HIV/AIDS
 

10. NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

•Cancers
•Heart disease
• Detection and treatment
 

11. SEX EDUCATION

•Male/female reproduction
•Pregnancy/Parenting
•Teen pregnancy/Abstinence
•Birth control/Abstinence
 

12. RELATIONSHIPS

•Developing healthy relationships
•Date rape
•Abusive relationships/what to look for


 

Current News

Long Beach High School Alumni Day 2026

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Long Beach High School sophomores, juniors and seniors were invited to attend a panel presentation and discussion with members of the Class of 2025 alumni for the school’s annual Alumni Day that was held on Jan. 9. This year’s alumni panel included the following members: Angel Garcia, Isabella Alley, Gabe Asuncion, Ally Ayestas, Riley Barshak, Daniel Brenner, Jackson Carroll, Keyi Chen, Ariana Jara, Hailey Pilch, Stephania Robinson (MC) and Haylee Senter.

The former Long Beach High School students gave current students a first-hand accounting of the college process and college life. Alumni Day is hosted by the school’s counseling department and takes place in the school’s auditorium giving current students an opportunity to participate in a candid question and answer session to discuss post-graduation life and discuss all topics related to college life and academic success.  Some of those questions included, “How do you pick college classes, what happens if you don’t like your roommate and how do you prioritize your day without getting overwhelmed.”  

In addition to sitting on the panel, alumni visited throughout the week and presented to classes on various topics related to college; transition to college; how to succeed in high school. “It is so great when our graduates come back to share their experiences with the current students,” said Long Beach Coordinator of School Counseling Jaclyn McMahon. “The college application process can be stressful, and our seniors receive advice from parents, counselors and teachers, but it has a different impact when it comes from their peers.” 
 
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Long Beach High School Welcomes Adelphi Professor

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Long Beach High School students recently had the opportunity to meet Adelphi University Professor Robert Goldberg. Professor Goldberg shared insights from his distinguished career in finance and academia and spoke about his senior leadership roles at Merrill Lynch and Barclays Capital, his work co-founding the debt business at WR Hambrecht, and his pioneering efforts in internet-based bond auctions.

Students from IB Business and Fashion Marketing attended the session and were highly engaged throughout. The informal exchange between the students and Professor Goldberg was engaging and enabled students to gain valuable insights and practical advice from the discussion.
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LBHS Students Share Book Recommendations

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Long Beach High School Students were excited to share their recommendations for books to read over the holiday break.  Click here to read recommendations.
 

 

Date Added: 12/22/2025

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Long Beach Students Participate in Business Olympics

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This year’s Business Olympics competition challenged teams to step into the role of business consultants, selecting an existing local business in the Long Beach, Point Lookout, Atlantic Beach, Lido Beach, or Island Park communities and developing a proposal to enhance its operations and market performance. Students showcase their skills in research, presentation, and creative marketing, applying real-world business concepts to local enterprises.

Congratulations to Sydney Brandt, Winter Collinson, Avery Schab, Jack Klang, Shane Haglich, Meadow Prafder, Alanna Damiani, Vanessa Leddy, Elicah Gabriel, Natalie Kwon, Kylie Duncan, and Rylee Albanese for their hard work, professionalism, and creativity. Their efforts reflect the strong academic and career-readiness opportunities within our district, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!
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Students and Staff Enjoy Annual Holiday Celebration

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Recently at LBHS, the Israeli Culture Club, Aspire, the African American Club, and the Asian Pacific Islander Club hosted their annual holiday celebration featuring traditional foods from their cultures. It was a wonderful event that highlighted the rich diversity within our community!

Date Added: 12/11/2025

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