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          Welcome to Health     
                           

    Philosophy:

    We believe in the connection among mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being.  Our goal is to facilitate student understanding of this connection, as well as to develop a working knowledge of various health related topics.  We encourage behaviors that minimize health risks and enhance overall well being.  We also strive to provide the students with the necessary skills to make informed life decisions that will enable them to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.

     

    Topics of Discussion

     

     7th Grade                                          8th Grade

    Nutrition/Fitness                                  Nutrition/Fitness

              Safety/First Aid                                   Mental/Emotional

              Drug Prevention                                   Drug Prevention

              Mental/Emotional                                 Disease Prevention

    Family Life                                           Human Growth & Development

              Disease Prevention                               Family Life

              Human Growth & Development

     

    Expectations

    Students should be in class everyday and actively participating in all lessons.  When absent for illness, or any other circumstance, they are responsible for the work missed.  Behavior that fosters a positive teaching and learning environment is expected so that all students may benefit from the experience.

     

    Resources

    Our materials consist of Current Health II, and Choices, all of which are magazines that we receive on a monthly basis.  We also use current newspaper articles, various other Health magazines, videos and films.  In addition, we receive up to date information from the American Heart Association, and various other Health related organizations.

     

     

    Classroom Rules to Follow

     

    1.    Be to class on time and in your appropriate seat.

    2.    Before the class begins; pencils should be sharpened, and you may get a drink if needed or use the bathroom.

    3.    If you are absent, you are responsible for all work missed.

    4.    Respect the rights of others.

    5.    Have a positive attitude towards your fellow classmates.

    6.    No chewing gum or eating in class.

     

    Consequences

     

    1.   In class warning – teacher will ask you to improve the inappropriate behavior.

    2.   After class warning – teacher will have a private meeting with you at the end of the period to resolve the problem with no further action.

    3.   Phone call home – after the third infraction, your teacher will call home and discuss the situation with a parent or guardian and determine if any other consequences are necessary.

    4.   Detention – at this time your teacher will inform the office of the student’s prior offenses.  The student will stay after on a prearranged day until the time designated by the teacher.  Homework or a book should be brought to the detention.

    5.   Office Referral – if the behavior continues the student will be referred and recommended to receive an office detention.

     

    General Information

     

    Homework – homework is expected to be completed and turned in on time.  Late or incomplete assignments will be marked down.  Though it is not issued often, homework is included in the student’s final grade and should not be overlooked.

     

    Activities

    On various occasions, students will work independently, with a partner or in small groups.  At times the activity may be teacher directed.  They are also given opportunities to work on projects, as well as perform in role-play activities.

     

    Grading Procedure

    Students will earn their grade from each of the following categories:

    1.    Participation

    2.    Homework assignments

    3.    Projects – both individual and group

    4.    Tests and quizzes