HEALTH AND WELLNESS
MS. BLANCAS
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In this course the students will learn how to live a productive and healthy life. The goal of health education is to instill in each student a desire to practice sound principles of healthy living.
Topics:
- Understanding Health and Wellness
- Decision Making
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Nutrition
- Legal and Illegal Substances
- Healthy Relationships
- Human Sexuality
Classroom Expectations:
- Respect yourself and those around you.
- Take care of school property.
- Raise your hand before speaking.
- Be on task and get your assignments completed on time!
- Clean up after yourself!
- Bring all required materials to class with you.
- Be in your seat BEFORE the tardy bell rings and ready to work!
- Follow directions and be a good listener.
- No hoods or sunglasses are to be worn in class.
- Water and gum are acceptable in the classroom.
- Electronic devices other than your classroom laptop are to be put away in your bag so no one can see them!!!
- If you have completed your Health assignment for the day you can work on assignments from other classes or read a book.
- Cheating will NOT be tolerated on any assignments in this class!!! This includes copying other students’ work, plagiarism, forgery, etc.
- Stay in your assigned seat until the bell rings.
- Keep a positive attitude, have fun and try to learn something new every day!
*Failure to follow these expectations will result in the school’s discipline procedures.
Make-up Work:
If you miss class with an excused absence, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what went on in class that day. You can check your email for a Google Classroom assignment, email me or check with a friend. Please stop in before or after school to get any missing work; do not ask me during class. You have one day for every day you are absent to turn your work in.
Cell Phone Policy:
Cell phones are a distraction and disruption to the learning environment. Students are expected to refrain from all cell phone use during class. Cell phones are required to be turned off/silenced during class and stowed OUT OF SIGHT in backpacks.
Grading Categories:
Categories include daily assignments, tests, projects, participation and extra credit. The categories are not weighted; thus grades will be based on total points earned throughout the semester.
Grading Scale:
93-100% A 73-77% C
90-92% A- 70-72% C-
88-89% B+ 68-69% D+
83-87% B 60-67% D
80-82% B- 59% and below F
78-79% C+
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
- Show up to class each day – BE PRESENT!
- Participate and listen in class – TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE!
- Take notes when needed – WRITE IT DOWN!
- Keep handouts and necessary paperwork in a designated spot – STAY ORGANIZED!
- Do all assignments, projects, etc. and turn them in on time – COME PREPARED!
- STUDY FOR TESTS!
- Ask questions if you do not know the answer or you are unclear on the instructions – SPEAK UP!
- Take responsibility for your learning – OWN YOUR EDUCTION!
- Select partners/groups that will help you work, not distract you – MAKE GOOD CHOICES!
- Use Bear Time to meet with me about extra help or any concerns – COMMUNICATE!
- Check your grades – USE SKYWARD!