Course Syllabus
Health Course Evaluation: https://forms.gle/xMArHaaCFnEGRQ9t9
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Mrs. Crum's Health Class
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm call Teen Link at 866-TEENLINK (866-833-6546) and ask to talk to a peer.
The phone line is open 6 p.m.– 10 p.m. and chat is available 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily.
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Email: kara.crum@rentonschools.us
Hours Available: 8:30am-3:30pm (M-F)
Zoom Information:
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- Passcode: 713630
- Meeting ID: 869 0488 7466
Course Description:
Designed to prepare students for lifelong decision-making, problem-solving, and wellness management, this course focuses on the dynamics of health in a rapidly changing world.
Course Topics:
- Individual Responsibility for Wellness: Goal-setting, healthy vs. risky behaviors, decision-making skills, communication, and self-esteem.
- Mental Health: Mental health disorders, personality types, coping with anger, stress management, depression, and grief.
- Nutrition and Fitness: Introduction to the new food plate, nutrition basics, and the importance of exercise and weight management.
- Substances: how alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs affect individuals and society.
- Healthy Relationships: how healthy relationships are a foundational part of functioning successfully in society.
- Human Sexuality and Reproduction: an abstinence-based look at anatomy, pregnancy, STDs, contraception, healthy relationships, and refusal skills.
- Emergency Care: Basic first aid and safety procedures, CPR training
Attendance:
I have to take attendance every day! This is state law! It is very challenging when we are not in a classroom setting.
Monday-Thursday you will either zoom with me or be in person and I will take attendance. If you are not on zoom or in the classroom, you will be marked absent. If you email me before 3:15 pm, I will not mark you absent.
Friday you will fill out an attendance form. The form is due by 3:15 pm or you will be marked absent.
Late/Missing Work:
Due to remote/online learning, students will be allowed to turn in ANY assignment until Sunday, June 20 ALL assignments are due on this date. This is 3 days before the end of the 3rd trimester.
Assignments still have due dates. Please do your best to complete assignments on time, so that you don't fall behind.
Grading Scale:
Due to remote/online learning, there is a modified grading scale. To pass the class (earn credit) you need a 40%. All assignments are graded using a scale of 0-5 points.
0= did not turn the assignment in and it's missing.
1= shows little understanding of the material, did not meet the standard or did not follow directions.
2= understanding the foundational material, still working to master concepts and skills.
3= demonstrates proficiency of the material.
4= demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the material.
5= demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the material and completes advanced applications.
Course Summary:
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