INTRODUCTION Health is the combination of your physical

INTRODUCTION

Health is the combination of your physical health, social health, and your mental/emotional health. Your health is something only you can control. Doctors, nurses, parents and friends may help you, but it is your ultimate responsibility to take care of yourself. The decisions and choices you make throughout your lifetime will positively or negatively impact your life and those around you. You need to take responsibility for your decisions and live with the outcomes of your decisions.

Health is a course that is required to graduate by the school district and the state of Missouri. We will cover a variety of wellness topics and health issues that you will be in direct contact with either now or in the future. The goal of this course is for you to take useable knowledge and apply it to your personal life.

Topics: Health Skills Mental and Emotional health (includes Nervous System) Social health Substance abuse Nutrition (includes Digestive System) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (includes Reproductive System) Infectious and noninfectious diseases First Aid / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Includes Circulatory & Respiratory Systems)

At the beginning of each new unit you will be given a packet of materials to complete which includes lecture notes, diagrams, articles, video quizzes, and lesson reviews. You will need to bring this packet with you to class every day. You will be taking notes during the lecture. Located after each lecture section in your packet are lesson review questions that correspond to the lecture. You are to complete the lesson reviews as homework using the lecture notes and your health book. The completed packet becomes your study guide for the exam and is to be turned in on the day of the exam. Keep the completed study guides in a binder. These will come in handy to study for the Comprehensive End of Course Exam at the end of the semester. You will not be given a separate study guide for the End of Course Exam.

HOMEWORK • Lesson Review Questions

Grading System 30% of final grade = Homework and in-class assignments 70% of final grade = Video Quizzes and Exams Video Quiz points may be lost for: 1. Unverified attendance / ISS / OSS 2. Not paying attention / doing other work 3. Sleeping 4. Not doing video quiz/copying answers from classmate

Grading Scale A = 90% - 100% B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% F = <60%

Classroom Policy 1. Treat others politely and with respect 2. Treat your school and personal property with respect 3. Abide by all school rules as outlined in the district behavior guide. 4. Follow teacher requests 5. Be prepared for class A. Attend regularly and be in assigned seat when the tardy bell rings B. Have all needed materials (pencils/pens, student packet, any due assignments) C. Take responsibility for making up missed work when absent from class (can get assignments from website) D. Turn in assignments on time 6. Make a good effort at your work and request help when needed

Frequently Asked Questions When does class begin and end? • Class begins at ____ and ends when the bell rings (not 5 minutes before the bell rings). Stay in your seat until the bell rings.

Frequently Asked Questions When will I be marked tardy? • If not in the room and in your seat by the time the bell rings. You should start on the warm-up exercise as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions Where do I sit? • Assigned seat unless you need to be moved.

Frequently Asked Questions When may I ask for permission to leave the room? • Only for the office or nurse. No restroom passes will be issued during class (you must go during passing period).

Frequently Asked Questions Where can I find my assignments? • As you enter class, check table for any handouts for the day.

Frequently Asked Questions What should I bring to class each day? • Note packet, pen/pencil What if I don’t have my materials? • You can download any missing assignments from the health website at http: //hawkhealthed. pbworks. com/

Frequently Asked Questions Where and when can I dispose of my trash? • Hold on to your trash and throw it away as you leave class. Do not disrupt class by needlessly getting out of your seat. Where can I sharpen my pencil, or get a tissue? • In back of class

Frequently Asked Questions What is your policy on allowing food and drinks in the classroom? • No food or drink (except water) is permitted in class.

Frequently Asked Questions Can I use my cell phone in class? • Not without permission. Cell phones should be out of sight during class time. Can I charge my cell phone in class? • NO

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