7th and 8th Grade Health Education
August 13, 2008
Mr. Hawkins
Course Description: The students will receive an overall exposure to the importance of physical fitness, nutrition, personal hygiene, human sexuality education, and decision-making concerning health habits and ideas. A review of all body systems with a concentration of the nervous system is included.
Health Curriculum: The Health curriculum is part of a coordinated K-9th grade Health Program. We encourage you to view the Health Curriculum on line at www.usd385.org. Click on Faculty and Staff then Click on Health Curriculum and go to 7th or 8th grade.
Class Meetings:Health class will meet every other day opposite your Physical Education class.
Class Expectation:
1. Be Prepared for Class. You will need:
- Any completed assignments due that day
- Your AMS agenda book
- Writing utensil
- Health folder and paper
2. Confidentiality
- Never mention anyone by name or their relationship to you while sharing health information about them to the class
- Sensitive matters discussed need to stay within the class and not carried outside the class setting
3. Respect
- Do not interfere with the learning of others
- No teasing or bulling
- Take care of your learning
4. Safe Environment
- In seat and quiet when the bell rings
- When dealing with health issues and equipment
Grading Scale: as noted in the AMS Agenda Book
A=
90%-100%
B=
80%-89%
C=
70%-79%
D=60%-69%
F=Below
60%
Late Work: All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. Students will be given advanced knowledge of when assignments are due and will have time to transfer the assignment to their agenda books. Assignments will also be listed on www.schoolnotes.com as well as verbal reminders during class.
I look forward to having a great year. If you ever have any questions or concerns please contact me through e-mail: