D-201

This semester class meets the state and school requirements for health science. It is typically taken in the 9^th grade year. We examine major issues and behaviors that can influence personal wellness. We will study the human body, disease, chemical dependencies, positive life styles, self-esteem, decision making, reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases. There will be short homework assignments and research projects. A variety of teaching strategies will be used including guest speakers, group work, oral presentations, and independent reading and writing on a daily basis. Students should be prepared to commit time and individual responsibility for their own progress. Research and study skills, working effectively with others, and following directions are all necessary for student success.

Prentice Hall- Health skills for wellness

videos- the science department follows the district guidelines and all videos will be on file in the main office.

Pencil &/or pen needed on a daily basis

Notebook–spiral  binder that contains at least 150 pages

Glue Stick

Colored Pencils

Scissors

Supplies maybe needed for special projects (posterboard, color markers, glue, etc.)

As participation in this class can contribute to lifelong individual and social health habits, it is important that by the end of this class, students will be able to: 

• Relate health issues to basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. (ESLR A,B, C, D, E)
• Demonstrate an understanding that the relationship exists between personal choices and wellness. (ESLR A, B,C,D,E)
• Utilize a positive decision-making process. (ESLR A,B,C,D,E)
• Plan eating patterns based upon nutritional information. (ESLR A, B, C, D, E)
• Explain the stages/importance of reproduction. (ESLR A, B, C, D, E)
• Communicate their values and decisions. (ESLR A, B, C, D, E)
• Actively build their self-esteem and reduce their stress. (ESLR B, C, D, E)
• Understand infectious and noninfectious diseases: their causes, prevention, and effects on human body systems. (ESLR A, B, C, D, E)
• Demonstrate knowledge of chemical substances and their effects on human body systems. (ESLR A, B, C, D, E)
• Locate community health resources. (ESLR A, B, C, D, E)
• Explain the relationship between our environment and our health. (ESLR A, B, C, D, E)

1. Human body overview
2. Disease
3. Infectious including sexually transmitted infections
4. Noninfectious-genetic, environmental, degenerative, cardiovascular, nutritional deficiency disease
5. Anatomy, physiology, and disorders associated with:
6. Integuementary System
   Skeletal-Muscular Systems
   Nervous System and substance abuse
   Endocrine system and development and homeostasis
   Reproductive System and family life
   Excretory System and homeostasis
   Respiratory System and tobacco
   Circulatory System
   Nutrition & Fitness
   Immune System and Infectious Disease
7. Social Health
8. First Aid

1.In class assignments 
2. Current events
3.Homework
4. Notebook
5.Tests and quizzes
6. Community Service
7.Group and individual projects 
8. Participation
9.  Million Word Challenge - Students will be required to read a book  and submit a book report to fulfill the district wide reading requirement. (Due Dec. 1st) Students may not use a book read for another class (example - english reading assignments)

Points are given for graded assignments

Examples

Quizzes 10 — 35 points Tests 50 — 100 points

Notebooks 10 — 50 points Homework 5 — 25 points

Projects 50 — 100 points In class assign. 5 — 35 points

Current Events 10 points Participation 5-25 points

Your points are divided by the total number of points possible to calculate a percentage score.

You are expected to attend this class every day. If you are absent, you must make up the time &/or the class work you miss. A good time to do make-up is during tutorial. You will have as many days as you were absent after the collection date to turn in late work without losing points. It is the student’s responsibility to check the assignments page online, write down what is needed to make up work and come to the teacher prepared to get the work missed. You should choose a "study buddy" to inform you of what you have missed in class.  Students are expected to check grades online weekly using one of the schools computer labs, the library or at home. After 2 weeks, late work will not be accepted.

The school policy on tardiness and absences will be followed.

1 cut = 1 Saturday school 4 tardies = 1 Saturday school

1. Be in your seat and ready to work on time
2. Be sensitive to others’ feelings — No Put Downs!
3. Maintain an atmosphere in which all individuals can learn. Respect and be polite to all individuals.


• No cosmetic applications
• No headphones/cd, mp3, psp, etc.
• Cellphones off and out of sight
• No talking when someone else has the floor
• No leaving desk when someone is talking 
• No whining
4. Eating is not permitted except when part of the classroom assignment.
5. Please keep trips to the restroom and water fountain to a minimum.  Your Bathroom passes will be required to do this..
   

1. Warning 
2. Student/ Teacher conference
3. Detention/ Parent Notification
4. Behavior or academic referral

cc: Teacher