DYNAMICS OF HEALTH CARE

Class Procedures and Policies

Teacher: Mrs. Berthelot

Course Overview: This course is an introduction to the field of medicine and various health science careers. You will learn about a broad range of careers and the ins and outs of health care. Requirements for the course include participation in a health professional shadowing program (10 hours), completion of a health professional interview, and a field trip to the UMDNJ hospital in Newark, NJ.

UMDNJ – College Credit: This course is run through the UMDNJ- Health Science Careers Program, through which you will have the opportunity to potentially earn college credits. The requirements to receive college credits are as follows:

·  A score of 75 or better on the Dynamics of Health Care Test (to be taken at the Scotch Plains campus)

·  UMDNJ Transcript Grade = 100% Exam Grade

·  The grading system below applies to all grade calculations

Letter Grade / Numerical Equivalent
A / 92-100
B+ / 87-91
B / 83-86
C+ / 79-82
C / 75-78
D / 70-74

General Policies:

  1. Class ends when the bell rings. Do not gather your belongings or line up near the door.
  1. Extra help is available most days; it is advisable to make an appointment.
  1. A grade average log should be kept in your notebooks at all times. As a result, your marking period grade will never come as a surprise.
  1. Be respectful! Show respect to everyone and everything.

GRADING: Three-five tests per marking period, quizzes, projects, presentations, worksheets, homework assignments and participation contribute to the marking period grade. Points are totaled and calculated as a percentile of the total possible points.

TESTS & QUIZZES:

1.  Tests will be announced at least 3 days in advance while quizzes may be announced or unannounced.

2.  Tests will be returned and reviewed during class, however, you may not take tests home. Feel free to come in after class and discuss test questions.

3.  Absence from school the day prior to a test or an announced quiz is NOT an excuse for missing the test or quiz as scheduled.

4.  There are no re-tests for failing grades.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1.  Each assignment must have your name and date submitted. The assignment must be legible and on white paper that is not torn.

2.  Assignments will be considered late after I collect them. Assignments will drop one letter grade for each subsequent day they are late. After 3 days, you will receive a zero for that assignment.

3.  It is your responsibility to discuss special circumstances regarding assignments (prior to the due date). Make-up due to absence is YOUR responsibility. See a classmate for notes and see me to reschedule due dates.

BEHAVIOR:

I expect you to work diligently and to behave like a responsible, respectful young adult.

·  Cell phone and/or iPod use WILL NOT be tolerated

·  Please be respectful of others in class including the teacher

·  Students must adhere to the handbook rules and regulations.

Failure to abide by class rules will result in one or more of the following:

-  Verbal warning

-  Teacher or school detention

-  Parental contact

-  Written report sent to Vice Principal’s office