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Teaching students how to live in a healthy way remains an important goal of Saint Dominic El­ementary School. Students in 3rd through 6th grade participate in the Health Education Prepared­ness Program (HEPP), which involves them in discussions and activities that relate to healthy lifestyles and choices.

Students learn the vital personal and social health skills that they need to know to able to be safe and healthy and achieve the New York state and national health education standards. They learn about the importance of physical activity, good nutrition, a happy family life and healthy hygiene habits.

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