Personal Health & Wellness
Textbook: Glencoe Health by Bronson & Merki. Textbooks were not distributed prior to the start of the school year. Because of that, textbooks will issued in class the second week of school. You will be responsible for bringing you book to class each period. In the event that you do not have your textbook when it is needed in class you will lose 10 points from your bi-weekly participation grade. You will be responsible for turning this textbook back into the book room at the end of the school year. Failing to do so may result in financial charges for the price of the textbook.
Teacher Expectations:
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Unit Test = 15% 93%-100% A – exceeds expectation
Semester Exam = 20% 92%-85% B – meets Health Science Standards & expectations
Participation/Class Assignments = 25% 84%-77% C – passing grade but does not meet all standards
Quizzes = 10% 76%-70% D – passing but only meets minimum standards
Homework = 10% Below 70% F – failing, does not meet minimum standards
Plagiarism: will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is the stealing of ideas and/or words from another source and passing them off as your own. Verification of plagiarism will result in a “zero” for that assignment.
Bi-weekly Participation Grade: Every two weeks, students attend class a total of five class periods. For proper behavior and participation students will receive a participation grade of 100, which is 20 points per class. However, for improper behavior or lack of participation students will lose points. Student may lose points for, but are not limited to, the following examples:
Sleeping = -10 Cell Phone Use = -15 No Textbook/Notebook = -10
Tardy = -10 Talking during instruction = -10
Late Work Policy: Students are expected to turn assigned work and projects in ON TIME.
- It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher to make arrangements for make-up assignments.
- It is the student’s responsibility to meet all deadlines set by the teacher for turning in missed assignments.
- In cases of emergency, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher and arrange an extension for turning in missed assignments.
Absences: Late work due to absences will be accepted for full credit if handed in at the start of the class period, two class meetings from the date of absence. For example, Susie has an excused absence on Monday. She may get her missed work from Monday as late as Wednesday’s class. It is due for full credit on Friday. If turned in after the allotted two class periods, the assignment will lose 10 points per day until the grade becomes a zero. For example, Susie has an excused absence on Monday, but turns her missing work in the following Tuesday. She can score no higher than a 90.
Do-over Policy: is a reassessment where re-teaching, practice, and tutoring must be completed in order to be able to re-assess the student’s knowledge for a better grade. The Do-Over Policy does not apply to class assignments, participation, or quizzes. In order for the student to take advantage of the “Do Over” to improve a test, the following requirements must be met:
· Attempt the original assessment (test)
· Prepare for and attend 1 tutoring session with their teacher
· Complete all assignments that support the instruction prior to the initial assessment; if there is a missing assignment covering the tested material the student will not qualify for the do over policy.
· Participate in the second offering of the assessment to have the opportunity to replace a grade with a maximum of a 77. (Students will receive the higher of the two grades up to a 77.)
· Timeline: The Do Over time frame is 5 school days from the date the assessment was returned to the class.
o The second assessment will be the same format as the original assessment but a different version. (example- multi-choice format, or essay format)
o Do Over No Show: If the student misses tutoring session, or the actual “Do Over” attempt without informing the instructor prior to his/her absence, he/she will have lost their privilege to improve the grade on the unit assessment.
Restroom/Hall Pass Policy: NO passes will be written during the first 15 minutes of class, and the last 15 minutes of class. This is a Battery Creek High School policy.
Cell Phone/iPod Policy: Cell phones are to be immediately placed in the phone dock on the student’s desk upon entering the classroom. If a student removes or uses his/her phone during class it will be taken and given to an administrator. A discipline referral will also be given. You will lose 15 points from your bi-weekly participation, for every time you have it out during class. If your parents need to contact you they may call the school, or you may ask permission to use the school phone to contact them. The following is Battery Creek High School’s policy on cell phones:
“Cell phones must be turned off during the school day and must be kept out of sight.
Violators will be dealt with as follows:
1st Offense for exposure with phone = confiscated turned over to student’s administrator – returned to student at the end of the day.
2nd Offense for exposure with phone = confiscated, turned over to student’s administrator – parent must pick up phone.
3rd and subsequent offenses = confiscated, turned over to student administrator – parent must pick up phone.”
Parent Involvement: I strongly encourage involvement of parents and other relatives. I hope this course will enhance communication within your family—that students will share what they are learning in class with their parents, and that parents will ask what is being studied in school.
Classroom Rules:
Students must abide by the following rules while in my class:
Consequences: If a student chooses to not follow the classroom rules the result maybe:
· Change of seats
· Detention
· Office discipline referral
· Parent Contact
· Other appropriate action
REQUIRED Materials:
· 1 ½ -2” binder with notebook paper
· Highlighter
· Agenda
Course Outline
Week 1 = Living a Healthy Life, Ch 1
Weeks 2 - 4 = Physical Activity for Life, Ch 4
Weeks 5 - 6 = Nutrition and Your Health, Ch 5
Weeks 7 - 8 = Managing Stress and Anxiety
Week 9 = The Role of the Family, Ch 11
Weeks 10 - 12 = Foundations of Healthy Relationships, Ch 10
Weeks 13 - 14 = Effects of Tobacco Use, Ch 21
THANKSGIVING BREAK, 11/22 – 11/30
Weeks 15 - 17 = The Role of Medicines, Ch 23
CHRISTMAS BREAK, 12/22 – 1/4
Weeks 18 - 19 = Choosing to Be Alcohol Free, Ch 22
· SEMESTER EXAM
Teacher Expectations:
- Students are expected to follow the Student Handbook.
- Students are expected to bring appropriate materials to the classroom and complete all class assignments; not doing so can and will affect their biweekly participation grade.
- Students are expected to show respect toward themselves, their fellow classmates, and their teacher.
- Students are expected to be in class on time.
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Unit Test = 15% 93%-100% A – exceeds expectation
Semester Exam = 20% 92%-85% B – meets Health Science Standards & expectations
Participation/Class Assignments = 25% 84%-77% C – passing grade but does not meet all standards
Quizzes = 10% 76%-70% D – passing but only meets minimum standards
Homework = 10% Below 70% F – failing, does not meet minimum standards
Plagiarism: will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is the stealing of ideas and/or words from another source and passing them off as your own. Verification of plagiarism will result in a “zero” for that assignment.
Bi-weekly Participation Grade: Every two weeks, students attend class a total of five class periods. For proper behavior and participation students will receive a participation grade of 100, which is 20 points per class. However, for improper behavior or lack of participation students will lose points. Student may lose points for, but are not limited to, the following examples:
Sleeping = -10 Cell Phone Use = -15 No Textbook/Notebook = -10
Tardy = -10 Talking during instruction = -10
Late Work Policy: Students are expected to turn assigned work and projects in ON TIME.
- It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher to make arrangements for make-up assignments.
- It is the student’s responsibility to meet all deadlines set by the teacher for turning in missed assignments.
- In cases of emergency, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher and arrange an extension for turning in missed assignments.
Absences: Late work due to absences will be accepted for full credit if handed in at the start of the class period, two class meetings from the date of absence. For example, Susie has an excused absence on Monday. She may get her missed work from Monday as late as Wednesday’s class. It is due for full credit on Friday. If turned in after the allotted two class periods, the assignment will lose 10 points per day until the grade becomes a zero. For example, Susie has an excused absence on Monday, but turns her missing work in the following Tuesday. She can score no higher than a 90.
Do-over Policy: is a reassessment where re-teaching, practice, and tutoring must be completed in order to be able to re-assess the student’s knowledge for a better grade. The Do-Over Policy does not apply to class assignments, participation, or quizzes. In order for the student to take advantage of the “Do Over” to improve a test, the following requirements must be met:
· Attempt the original assessment (test)
· Prepare for and attend 1 tutoring session with their teacher
· Complete all assignments that support the instruction prior to the initial assessment; if there is a missing assignment covering the tested material the student will not qualify for the do over policy.
· Participate in the second offering of the assessment to have the opportunity to replace a grade with a maximum of a 77. (Students will receive the higher of the two grades up to a 77.)
· Timeline: The Do Over time frame is 5 school days from the date the assessment was returned to the class.
o The second assessment will be the same format as the original assessment but a different version. (example- multi-choice format, or essay format)
o Do Over No Show: If the student misses tutoring session, or the actual “Do Over” attempt without informing the instructor prior to his/her absence, he/she will have lost their privilege to improve the grade on the unit assessment.
Restroom/Hall Pass Policy: NO passes will be written during the first 15 minutes of class, and the last 15 minutes of class. This is a Battery Creek High School policy.
Cell Phone/iPod Policy: Cell phones are to be immediately placed in the phone dock on the student’s desk upon entering the classroom. If a student removes or uses his/her phone during class it will be taken and given to an administrator. A discipline referral will also be given. You will lose 15 points from your bi-weekly participation, for every time you have it out during class. If your parents need to contact you they may call the school, or you may ask permission to use the school phone to contact them. The following is Battery Creek High School’s policy on cell phones:
“Cell phones must be turned off during the school day and must be kept out of sight.
Violators will be dealt with as follows:
1st Offense for exposure with phone = confiscated turned over to student’s administrator – returned to student at the end of the day.
2nd Offense for exposure with phone = confiscated, turned over to student’s administrator – parent must pick up phone.
3rd and subsequent offenses = confiscated, turned over to student administrator – parent must pick up phone.”
Parent Involvement: I strongly encourage involvement of parents and other relatives. I hope this course will enhance communication within your family—that students will share what they are learning in class with their parents, and that parents will ask what is being studied in school.
Classroom Rules:
Students must abide by the following rules while in my class:
- Students must respect classmates, teachers, and administration at all times.
- Students must have agenda to leave the classroom for ANYTHING.
- No talking while teacher is giving instruction.
- Raise your hand to be acknowledged by the teacher.
- Abide by the student handbook.
- Absolutely no cell phone use.
Consequences: If a student chooses to not follow the classroom rules the result maybe:
· Change of seats
· Detention
· Office discipline referral
· Parent Contact
· Other appropriate action
REQUIRED Materials:
· 1 ½ -2” binder with notebook paper
· Highlighter
· Agenda
Course Outline
Week 1 = Living a Healthy Life, Ch 1
Weeks 2 - 4 = Physical Activity for Life, Ch 4
Weeks 5 - 6 = Nutrition and Your Health, Ch 5
Weeks 7 - 8 = Managing Stress and Anxiety
Week 9 = The Role of the Family, Ch 11
Weeks 10 - 12 = Foundations of Healthy Relationships, Ch 10
Weeks 13 - 14 = Effects of Tobacco Use, Ch 21
THANKSGIVING BREAK, 11/22 – 11/30
Weeks 15 - 17 = The Role of Medicines, Ch 23
CHRISTMAS BREAK, 12/22 – 1/4
Weeks 18 - 19 = Choosing to Be Alcohol Free, Ch 22
· SEMESTER EXAM