MEDICAL SCIENCE I

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Clemens E-MAIL:

Office Hours: Lunch Daily;After School by Appointment Phone: (916) 838-4972

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Welcome to Medical Science!

In this introductory course, you will explore each of the human body systems. In addition, for each body system you will be studying a wide range of health care aspects that include the following categories:

  • Human Body System Pathologies
  • Medical Terminology
  • Health Care Careers
  • Public Health
  • Mental Health
  • Risky Behaviors

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Supplies

Medical Science Workbook

Folder OR section of a notebook

Writing instrument of your choice

Flash drive (optional)

Colored pencils or markers (optional)

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Grading

There is NO EXTRA CREDIT. Students may re-take quizzes to improve their grades.Final grades are calculated based on average scores:

Average Score / Final Grade
90 – 100% / A
80 – 89% / B
70 – 79% / C
60 – 69% / D
Below 60% / F

Final grades are broken down into the following categories and percentages:

Category / Examples / Percentage
Knowledge / Weekly Quizzes / 30%
Skills / Lab Reports
Reading/Writing Skills
Communication/Presentation Skills / 25%
Homework and Classwork / Worksheets
Practice/Review
In-Class Participation / 10%
Openers / Daily questions at the beginning of each class period / 5%
Personal Projects / PP #1 Topic: Health Issues
PP #2 Topic: Disease
PP #3 Topic: Mental Health
PP #4 Topic: TBD / 10%
Integrated Unit Project Presentations / 1st Semester: “Catch the Fever”
2nd Semester: “Risky Behaviors” / 10%
Final Exam / End-of-Semester Test / 10%

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Homework Policy

Homework assignments are due at the START of class. All homework is expected to be complete before class starts. If you have an EXCUSED absence, see the Make-Up Work Policy.

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Make-Up Work Policy

If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed.

If you miss the following: / Do the following: / *Note
Homework handout / Get the assignment on the day you return; due on the next class day / *Excused absences only
Homework due date / Turn the assignment in on the day you return to class / *Excused absences only
Project due date / Turn the project in on the day you return to class / *Excused absences only
Lab / Make up the lab at lunch or after school within one week of the lab date / *Excused absences only
Quiz / Make up the quiz at lunch or after school
Notes / Copy notes from a friend or classmate

Late Work Policy

You will NOT receive credit for any work that is not turned in on time unless you have an EXCUSED absence (see make-up work policy above).

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Tardy Policy

You will be marked tardy if you are not IN YOUR SEAT when the bell rings AND working on your opener. The opener is timed and is a part of your grade and cannot be made up if you are tardy. Tardiness will also lower your weekly attendance grade.

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Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty (cheating) will NOT be tolerated! If you are suspected of cheating on ANY assignment (tests, quizzes, homework, class activities, etc.), you will receive a ZERO on that assignment. Academic dishonesty is defined as (but not limited to) giving and receiving answers during tests and quizzes, copying another student’s work, and/or plagiarizing copyrighted work.

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9th grade students will…
P / Powerfully Prepared for College and Career /
  • Be exposed to the five career pathways and begin exploring their interests.
  • Begin a portfolio.
  • Complete twointegrated unit projects and present to family and community members.
  • Pass all classes with C’s or better.
  • Create a post-high school college and career plan.

R / Responsible Citizen /
  • Complete 10 hours of community service.
  • Participate in school activities and clubs.
  • Be a positive participant in the school culture, and will value each other’s backgrounds and beliefs.
  • Be strong self advocates who are able to find resources, ask for help, and make their own decisions about their education and personal well-being.
  • Be timely, organized, and accountable for their actions.

I / Independent Critical Thinker /
  • Find answers to complex questions that require multiple steps.
  • Be able to support ideas and answers using reliable information.
  • Make connections across all content areas.
  • Practice using guidelines to organize and accurately evaluate their own work.

D / Determined, Lifelong Learner /
  • Develop short-termgoals and apply them to school to stay motivated.
  • Seeks difficult tasks and does not give up.
  • Be involved in work-based learning and enrichment programs.
  • Take risks and challenge themselves.

E / Excellent Communicator /
  • Speak, act, and dress as a professional.
  • Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication, including verbal, written, and electronic forms.
  • Participate in freshmen orientation.
  • Establish roles and group expectations, and follow through with those commitments.
  • Organize content into a clear presentation.

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