9th Grade Health Class Syllabus [Outline]

[FALL 2011-2012 School Year]

Mrs. VanSkiver

Canisteo-Greenwood High School, Room 215

Moto for the semester:

Everyday Materials –

  • Health Notebook/Folder (3 ring binder)
  • Periodically checked throughout the semester
  • Must include class syllabus and all class handouts/notes
  • A pencil or pen (NO red ink)

Class Expectations –

  • RESPONSIBILTY…
  • BE ON TIME!
  • Tardiness will not be tolerated
  • If you are late 3 times, you will receive a lunch detention
  • You must be prepared for class everyday
  • Bring everything to class with you!
  • Participation points will be deducted for each class that you are unprepared
  • RESPECT…[How do you want to be treated?]
  • Everyone’s rights, opinions, and property [classmates and teachers]
  • What is said in the classroom stays in the classroom!
  • Do not speak aloud unless you have raised your hand and are acknowledged [unless other rules have been specified]
  • ASK QUESTIONS!
  • The only dumb question is the one not asked!
  • Be respective and cooperative with substitute teachers
  • If you cause problems, disciplinary actions will be taken
  • I will be in the classroom every MORNING, if you have any questions or need to talk, please stop by!

Class Activities –

  • May include but are not limited to
  • Interactive lessons, discussions, videos, guest speakers, small group activities, role playing, problem solving activities, current events, computer lab activities, etc.

Units Covered –

  • Emotional/Mental Health
  • Diseases and Disorders
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, and other drugs
  • Family Health and Sexuality
  • Nutrition and Fitness
  • Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases & Illnesses

Grading –

  • The following components will determine your class grade:
  • Attendance – 15%
  • Participation/Preparation - 15%
  • Quizzes/Tests – 35%
  • Homework/class work – 20%
  • Projects – 15%
  • Final Grade = Marking Period 1 & 2 [75%] + Final Exam [25%]

Assignments –

  • MUST BE HANDED IN ON TIME!
  • Written assignments need to have the proper heading at the top of the page
  • Name, Date, Class Period, Assignment
  • If assignment is not typed, it needs to be written legibly and completed to the best of your ability

Homework Policy –

  • MUST BE HANDED IN ON TIME!
  • Homework is due at the beginning of the class period ON THE DUE DATE!
  • Late assignments will be graded on the following scale…
  • 75% = 1 day late
  • 50% = 2 days late
  • 25% = 3 days late
  • 10% = 4+ days late
  • FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!
  • Students will be assigned to guided study hall the day following the due date of the assignment if it has not been handed in!

Testing Policy – [PENCIL!]

  • Quizzes will be given periodically throughout the semester (both announced and unannounced)
  • If a student receives an 80% or below on a test, he/she will be required to make test corrections receiving 50% back for each question corrected, to ensure the student has learned the correct content.

Absent Students –

  • You will be given one day to make up any missed work for every excused absence
  • 1 day absent – 1 day to make up work
  • 2 days absent – 2 days to make up work
  • If a student is absent during a test/quiz, it will be his/her responsibility to make it up on the day they return to school unless told otherwise.
  • IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SEEK OUT THE TEACHER FOR MISSED CLASS ASSIGNMENTS AND NOTES!
  • Absent students are responsible for all work that is done in class in which they have missed!

ENJOY THE SEMESTER and MAKE YOUR EDUCATION SOMETHING WORTH KEEPING!

Revised 8/11