Course Syllabus
Welcome to Health class!
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00- 10:00 AM
This is a time that I will be available to respond to you and answer questions through e mail or messaging through Canvas. You may e mail me any other time as well, however, this is the time that I will be available to respond right away.
Make sure to read "Announcements" for this class located on the tab to the left. I will be posting important items here.
We will be going through the Modules ( tab to the left) to complete assignments and activities.
Week 9: June 8-12
We are almost done...just two weeks left! This will be our last week of assignments. Next week will be a "catch up" week for those students who still have some missing assignments to complete.
For this week, work on MODULE 6: Healthy Relationships. Unit 6: Healthy Relationships
1. Read 1st article-click on "Identifying Healthy Relationships" and click on link to article.
2. Take "Healthy Relationships" quiz based on the information you read in the article.
3. Abusive relationships. Choose choice A OR choice B.
Choice A: Read article and answer questions
OR
Choice B: Watch videos and answer questions.
Week 8: June 1-5
This week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. What can be more fitting than us learning this week about CPR?
The American Red Cross, along with other National Cardiac Arrest Collaborative members, is stressing that every second counts in cardiac arrest, and people can save lives by knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED.
You have 2 assignments for this week. One of them you will find in the assignment tab, the other you will find in the Quizzes tab.
Next week will be our last week of assignments.
Week 7: May 25-29
Only 4 more weeks till summer break. School is officially finished on June 19th. There will be no final for health. Our remaining weeks will be spent learning about *Alcohol, Drug Use/Effects, CPR, and Communicable Disease.
Due to the sensitive nature of Sexual Health Education, we will not be covering this topic during virtual learning. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me anytime. I am happy to help you get any kind of health information. Ask any student and they will tell you that Ms. Crum and I have an open-door policy and are happy to answer questions without fear of judgment. We just want you to be healthy, informed individuals and sometimes that means asking tough/personal questions. We don't have all the answers but can assure you how to get whatever you need.
DUE TO SOME CONFLICTS, THE ALCOHOL ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN. IF YOU DID NOT DO THE ASSIGNMENT, DON'T WORRY. IF YOU DID, THANK YOU.
This week we will complete the assignment on Alcohol and alcohol abuse using Everfi. BE SURE TO READ THE DIRECTIONS!
Have a GREAT week!
Week 6: Activities for May 18-22
This week we will continue into our second week of the nutrition unit. You have three activities to complete. Go to the Modules tab and scroll down to the Nutrition Module to complete. If you have not completed previous assignments, you can still complete them without a penalty of point loss.
Week 5: Activities for May 11-15
I can't believe we are in week 5 of (official) online learning. This is the halfway point of the trimester! We have been out of school for 8 weeks already. Did you know that is equivalent to what summer break is...and we haven't even started summer yet.
This week we begin a 2 week unit on Nutrition. We are back to using the Kami App. Please make sure you're connected to the internet! Chrome books log off the internet often!
For this week you are going to do only two assignments because one of them is pretty long. There is a survey to do, and PowerPoint w/notes.
Week One: ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL 13th-17th
This week work on the following assignments: (Module One Wellness)
1. Homework- Unit 1 Part 1 Questions and Videos (turn in responses to questions on Canvas or through email).
2. Homework- Unit 1 Part 1 Quizlet (just go through this as review, no need to turn anything in for this).
3. Dangerous Decisions Articles-Choose ONE of the articles (links provided) and complete an article summary. No more than one page document summary of the article and your thoughts. (Complete this on a separate document, either Word or Google docs, then share it with me through email at:
jamie.wespestad@rentonschools.us
Week Two: ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL 20TH-24TH
Continue working in Module one: Wellness, completing the following activities:
1. Go through and read the Wellness PowerPoint.
2. Complete the guided notes that go along with the PowerPoint.
3. Find a current event article about Health and Wellness (your choice) and complete the current event article review. Make sure to use a reputable source for your article. You may use one of the other "Dangerous Decisions" articles from week one if you want to.
**Download and fill out and take a screenshot (make sure to enable editing) or send me your responses through email for assignment #2 and #3.
ALL OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE FOUND IN THE MODULES TAB TO THE LEFT UNDER UNIT ONE: WELLNESS
Week Three: ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL 27TH - MAY 1ST
Work in MODULE 2: Mental & Emotional Health and complete the following activities:
1. Homework: Unit 2 Part 1 Questions and Videos
Click on the link. Watch the videos and click on the Chapter 3-5 docx link at the top of the page to find the questions to answer.
2. Unit 2 Mental Health Assignment #2- Personality Test
Click on it and follow the directions.
When you click on the assignment after taking the personality test, it will upload to an app called KAMI. Fill in the document, then click "SUBMIT" on the top right and it will automatically load to Canvas.
If you are having troubles, go to the ANNOUNCEMENTS tab that has some directions for using KAMI.
Week Four: ACTIVITIES FOR MAY 4th-8th
Work in MODULE 2: Mental & Emotional Health and complete the following activities:
1. Assignment #3 Butterfly Circus (Short film and questions)
2. Assignment #4 Perspectacles (Short video and questions)
Health Class Course Description
Health is a one-trimester course required for graduation and generally taken during the ninth grade year. This class is a culmination of the study of wellness and health facts, concepts, and attitudes covered in grades K-8. Topics presented during this class are in the area of physical, mental/emotional, and social health. Students are active participants in acquiring lifelong skills preparing them for healthy lifestyles by utilizing the decision making process to plan lifelong strategies.
Health Course Topics
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Health and Wellness |
Mental and Emotional Health |
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Violence Prevention |
Food and Nutrition |
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs |
Human Sexuality |
Family & Consumer Sciences Department
“When Health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” Herophilos
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_____Grading
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A |
94-100 |
4.0 |
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A- |
90-93.99 |
3.7 |
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B+ |
87-89.99 |
3.3 |
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B |
84-86.99 |
3.0 |
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B- |
80-83.99 |
2.7 |
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C+ |
77-79.99 |
2.3 |
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C |
74-76.99 |
2.0 |
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C- |
70-73.99 |
1.7 |
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D+ |
64-69.99 |
1.3 |
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D |
60-63.99 |
1.0 |
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F |
0-59.99 |
0.0 |
_____Text
Bronson and Merki, Glencoe Health: A Guide to Wellness. New York, New York. McGraw Hill, 2006.
Bronson-Merki, Mary. Glencoe Human Sexuality. New York, New York. McGraw Hill. 2006.
_____Materials
The same as for every other class: you need to have pens, pencils, workbook, and composition book every day unless specifically told that you do not need to bring these things. If missing materials become an issue, disciplinary measures will be implemented.
_____Course Topics
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1. Wellness Through Health |
2. Mental and Emotional |
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3. Fitness and Nutrition |
4. Substance Use and Abuse |
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5. Sexual Health |
6. CPR/First Aid |
“Those who dream by night, in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that all was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, and make it possible.”
_____Grading Categories
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Assessments—50% |
Projects and Leadership—25% |
Classwork—25% |
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_____Class Success
Your Partner (Buddy System): You are expected to “buddy up” with another student, that’s why you sit in pairs/groups. Get their telephone number or email, and when you miss a class, call or email them to find out what we did in class that day. Get your buddy’s notes. You are part of a classroom full of students, and it is expected that you cooperate and help each other out. Class cannot be re-taught for you, but sometimes, a buddy can give you the highlights in a few minutes.
Note-taking: You will have to take notes. Nobody has a perfect memory and taking notes will help anchor knowledge in your mind. You will also be allowed to use your notes on some tests and quizzes. You may be allowed to bring in your notes, use them during the test, and turn them in for extra credit. Finally, you might have a buddy depending on your notes – just as you might have to depend on your buddy’s notes one day. If you don’t know how to take notes – no problem. ASK!
Handouts/Workbooks: Copies will be made for each student. If you lose yours, you will not get another copy until you make arrangements with your teacher to attend Homework Lab to redo all of your work. These assignments may also be posted on the school website on your health teacher classroom web page.
Homework: You will receive a Health Homework workbook will your homework assignments for every unit. Complete the homework for each unit and turn it in the day of your unit test.
Understand this: we all have a life outside school. But boyfriends, girlfriends, after school jobs, sports – they all will take a backseat to school. Take responsibility.
_____Redoing Assignments
Students will be asked to redo assignments to improve their grade. Students are expected to re-do any assignments that does not meet standards for “passing.” Students will have 1 week from the time it is graded to redo and resubmit.
A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.
_____Making-Up Assignments
It is up to the student to find out what the missing assignments are and to turn it in.
What to Do When You Missed a Class:
- Check the website.
- Copy the missing work from the board.
- See me for handouts or assignments.
- Talk to your buddy. Get the information you missed from them.
_____Late Work
Students will receive an appropriate amount of time to complete assignments that are to be done in class. Therefore, for an assignment to be considered on time, students must have the assignment to turn in at the moment it’s collected. Anything turned in afterward will be considered late. Which means:
- It will be ineligible to receive an “A”
- Late assignments cannot be “redone” for a better grade.
_____Academic Honesty/Cheating
Part of character education is Integrity. Academic dishonesty occurs when students obtain or assist others in obtaining credit for work which is not their own. My consequence for this is no credit for the assignment. Each student in my class is expected to perform the work assigned and resist peer pressure to violate:
- Copying or duplicating assignments that will be turned in as your own.
- Exchange assignments electronically by printing, email or transfer & submitting them as yours
- Writing codes and or key words on objects or skin to use on an assessment.
- Using hidden papers or sheets during a test.
- Exchanging answers with others (giving or receiving) during an assignment or assessment
- Allowing another student to copy one’s homework, assignment, or assessment
- Submitting material written or designed by someone else without giving the author/artist name and or source (plagiarizing, or submitting work created by family, friends or tutors)
- Taking credit for group work, when little contribution was made.
_____Basic Classroom Rules
- School rules: If it is a school rule, it is a classroom rule. Please refer to the student handbook if there are any questions.
- Responsibility: You are responsible for your everyday supplies: books, notebook, paper, pens and pencils. You are also responsible for all assignments in my class. Attendance and punctuality are essential for success and are your responsibility. If you do have to miss a day, you are responsible for your missed work within five school days.
- Respect: I treat all of my students with respect, and I expect the same directed towards this class, your classmates, and me.
_____Seating
You will always have an assigned seat. I will change your seat if I feel that it becomes necessary. If you have a problem such as you cannot see the board or you are sitting next to somebody you just know you will talk to all the time in class, see me. Until then, you will sit in your assigned seat.
“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.” Buddha
_____Basic Expectations
My classroom behavior will reflect a business-like attitude. I will be responsible for developing and maintaining good work/study habits which are conductive to a pleasant and business-like learning environment for the enjoyment and benefit of all students.
- Electronics shouldn’t be out/used
- Attend class & be on time & work
- Use appropriate language in the class
- Leave an orderly, clean work area
- Be respectful
- Leave food & drink outside the class
_____Tardy Policy
A student is tardy when they are not in their seat when the bell rings. Tardiness can be made up by coming after school for 30 minutes, for every 3 tardies. Consequences for not making up tardies will result in referrals. Cumulated tardies will also result in referrals.
_____Hall Passes
Students need to be in class in order to learn. Even though Lindbergh High School is a large school, there is plenty of time to get from one side of campus to another without being late. Use your 5 minutes between classes and lunch wisely. It is the student’s responsibility to have their hall passes with them in order to go to the bathroom. Hall passes will be restricted based on teacher discretion. Students are also not permitted to leave the classroom during the first and last 10 minutes of class.
_____Consequences (Minor Offenses)
- Verbal Warning
- Student Conversation
- Lunch Detention
- Phone Call Home
_____Consequences (Major Offenses)
- Office Referral
STUDENTS: I have read this classroom syllabus and understand the rules, assignments, consequences, and expectations. If I have any questions, comments or concerns I will ask my health teacher for assistance.
*It is expected that this syllabus remain in your composition book where you can refer to it as needed.*
Student Signature__________________________________________Date__________________________
Student Printed Name ____________________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN: My Student has discussed the syllabus with me. I understand and will support you, your class, and your rules. If I have any questions I will call the health teacher at Lindbergh High School.
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Printed Name ___________________________________________________________________________
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