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HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
2380 Henderson Mill Rd.
Chamblee, Georgia 30341
(678) 874-2902
Health Education Syllabu
7th grade
TEACHER: Coach Mays
Course Description
This course provides students the opportunity to learn through a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned health education program aligned with the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum. This course is designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, developing lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and making wise decisions related to their personal health. Study will include personal health, consumer and community health, injury prevention and safety, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, nutrition, environmental health, individual growth and development, family living, and communicable and chronic diseases. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of
growth and development, and informed use of health-related information, products, and services.
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Health Articles
Health articles are due every Friday. A total of 4 will be due throughout the 9 weeks. The coarse workload may be subject to change at the teacher’s discretion. You must have a copy of the source where you got the article from and your written or typed work. Attach these together and bring them to class to present on Fridays. If school is not in session on Friday, then have the article the first day of the week we meet. The work will not be accepted or presented if both article and written work are not attached. Therefore, you will loose an additional 20 points for not presenting on presentation days. If you turn in the current event article on Friday the best score that you can receive if deserving will be 100 and
below. If you fail to bring the assignment and turn it in on the Monday following the due date, the best score that you can receive if deserving will be an 80 and below. The assignment value will be reduced by 20 points every day it is late prior to being graded. As a result, the assignment value can be dropped further after grading. The assignment will be entered as a zero with no exceptions after 5 days.
The Health Articles for the 9 weeks:
DATES |
WEEK |
TOPIC |
Friday |
2 |
Decision Making |
Friday |
4 |
Mental/Emotional Health |
Friday |
6 |
Social Health |
Friday |
8 |
Physical Health |
Health Article Rubric
REQUIREMENTS |
EXPLANATION |
POINTS |
Heading |
Name, Class, Period, Date, Assignment |
5 points |
Length and Neatness |
¾ of a page to 1 page |
10 points |
Summary of Article |
1 Paragraph (Key points) |
15 points |
Reaction to the article |
2 Paragraph Ex. (I felt or feel. . .) and explain. |
10 points |
Article relate to the topic |
3 Paragraph Ex. (This article is related to “topic” because . . .) and explain. |
20 points |
What was learned for work? |
4 Paragraph Ex. (I learned. . .) and explain. |
20 points |
Presentation of work |
Presentation of your work on presentation days |
20 points |
Total Points |
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100 points |
Textbook / Publisher/ Cost – In Health we issue the Health textbooks to each student. This book therefore is the student’s responsibility. If the textbook is lost, stolen, or damaged (missing the barcode); it is the student’s responsibility to pay for the book before a replacement book is issued. In the event that the lost book is found, please retain all receipts.
Georgia Performance Standards for 7th grade Health Education will be taught during this course. Please refer to the Georgia Performance Standards for detailed listings of standards. (www.georgiastandards.org)
Grading Scale |
Weighted Averages |
100-90 |
A |
Classwork |
40% |
80-89 |
B |
Project |
20% |
71-79 |
C |
Test/Quiz |
20% |
70 |
D |
Homework |
10% |
69 and below |
F |
Final Exam |
10% |
Policies / Regulations
It is the policy of the DeKalb County School System that students will receive a denotation of “I” (Incomplete) for any missing assignments until student work is completed. Student work must be completed within the prescribed time limit set by your school. The maximum point allotment will be 80%. This does not mean that an 80% will be given for late or incomplete work!
- Homework - Homework is expected to be completed as assigned. Instructor will designated due dates.
- Late work - It is the policy of the DeKalb County School System that students will receive a denotation of “I” (Incomplete) for any missing assignments until student work is completed. Student work must be completed within the prescribed time limit. The maximum point allotment will be 80%. This does not mean an 80% will be given for late work. Assignment value will be reduced by 20% every day it is late prior to being graded. After 5 days the assignment will be entered as a zero (0%) with no exceptions. Student work must be completed within the prescribed time limit. Assignment value can be dropped further after grading.
- Make-up work- Announced work, such as homework, quizzes and major assessments are due a day later from when the student returns. For each day’s excused absence, students will have one day to make up missed work. If a student is absent under extenuating circumstances, special arrangements can be made to make up work. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE CALENDAR AND/OR REQUEST MISSED WORK FROM INSTRUCTOR.
- Academic honesty- Receiving or giving information for an assignment is cheating and when caught in the act students will not receive credit nor receive the opportunity for a chance of make-up. Plagiarism is not acceptable: If a student takes information from the Internet or any printed resources without a citation, it is considered plagiarism and will result in a reduction in grade.
- Safety Net Opportunities- Any opportunity afforded to students to ensure mastery of required standards. Suggested safety nets may include but are not limited to: before and after school tutorial, make-up packets, special projects, teacher tutorials, and technology based projects, research and other extended learning opportunities.
Supplies
Paper, Pencils ONLY, Personal pencil sharpener, Pocket Folder with prongs
Expectations / Consequences / Discipline
Students must adhere to the DCSS Student Code of Conduct, as well as specific class rules.
Helpful websites and other resources
*The teacher reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as needed to meet the needs of students and ensure academic success.
Parental contact information
Students and Parents/Guardians, by signing this syllabus, you are hereby considered knowledgeable of the requirements outlined in this Health Education syllabus.
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Student Name Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Email Address
Day Time Phone (_____) ______________ Cellular Phone (___) _______
Home Phone (_____) _________________ Other Phone (_____) ______
Email Address
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