HEALTH                         

                      

Welcome to Health, a course that will expose the individual student to information needed to help students make positive decisions that deeply affect their lives both today and in the future.  The course will stress to students that today’s personal choices exert powerful influences on tomorrow’s health and fitness.

 

Textbook

-  Health:  Making Life Choices, Second Edition

 

 

Grading

 

Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time

1)      Homework is due at the beginning of the period unless otherwise indicated

2)      Routine assignments turned in one class period late will be accepted for half-credit.  Assignments turned in more than one class period late will not receive any credit.

3)      Assignments that are turned in late due to an absence MUST be marked as such or they will receive only half-credit.

Grading based on the following components measured in points:

            1)   Journal evaluations

  2)  Chapter Tests

            3)  Projects

4)  Reading quizzes (every unit)

5) Homework/Classwork

 

           

 

Attendance:

1)  Regular and punctual attendance of all students is expected.  I will adhere very closely to all school policies regarding absences, truancies, and tardies.  Refer to your student handbook for more information.

2)      If you miss a class, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed when you were absent.  Find out BEFORE you return to find out what you missed, and have definite plans for how you will catch up.

Behavior:

1)      Disrespect for others will not be tolerated

2)      No food or drink allowed in the classroom  * This includes gum and sports drinks!!!!!!!!! 

    - Violators will receive a TWO hour !

3)      No cheating

4)      Be Responsible!!!

Availability:

       I am available during each support period, please feel free to discuss any matters of importance to you.