Health
Mr. A. Suarez
School Year 1999-2000

Welcome students!

My name is Mr. Suarez. I will be your health instructor for the 1999-2000 school year. In this class, you will
learn how important the subject of health is in today's society. This class will give you the opportunity to set
some health goals for yourself, and then to follow through in achieving your goals. How will you do that? By learning to
take responsibility for your health, feelings, relationships, diet, your social environment, and your level of physical ability. I hope that this year will be as enjoyable for you as it will be for me. In order for you to succeed in my class, I will need your full cooperation and this is where my rules and requirements come in.

CLASSROOM RULES
1. Come to class on time and prepared.
2. Give respect and get respect, not only for the
teacher but for others as well. (This includes other students’ property, the equipment and           furnishings of the class, and not talking when the teacher is talking.)
3. No eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the classroom.
4. Know the school rules and observe them.
5. Follow directions the first time they are given.
6. Be in your seat when the bell rings and stay in your seat unless you have the permission to do otherwise.

-By following these rules, you will provide an
    environment that is conducive to learning, improve
    your chances for getting a high mark for the class,
    and you will make Mr. Suarez a happy teacher.

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

1. Three ring binder (divided into sections)
        -Daily notes
        -Handouts/Homework
        -Graded papers
        -Miscellaneous items
2. Filler paper
3. Black or blue pens only

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Journals/class activities
2. Oral and group presentations
3. Class projects

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU

-If you do all your assignments and turn them in on
    time, then you should have no problem passing my
    class. I will accept late assignments, but points
    will be deducted according to how late the assignment
    is and how much the assignment is being weighed.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A RULE IS BROKEN

-If a rule is broken, the following things will be followed:
    1st offense: Verbal warning
    2nd offense: Name on board/offense will be documented/lunch detention
    3rd offense: Never happens but in case it ever does occur which I doubt it will, you get lunch detention
        and your parents and or guardians will be informed
    4th offense: Disciplinary referral/conference with parents

ASSIGNMENTS / MAKE-UP WORK

-As I mentioned earlier, late assignments will be accepted but will be penalized. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up work that you have missed during the allotted time or it will become a zero and you will not receive a grade for that assignment. All papers to be turned in must be on loose leaf paper neatly written in black or blue ink, no spiral paper will be accepted. You may not make-up work for any unexcused absence. All missed work will become a zero. You may only make-up work for excused absences. All make-up tests and quizzes will only be given during lunch, before or after school.

-IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to take the initiative to make up your work.

ATTENDANCE

-If you are not in your seat by the time the tardy bell rings, you will be considered absent. If you are absent, you must bring me an admit slip. Attendance requirements should be found in your student handbook.  Make sure to read those requirements carefully.

GRADING

-Grading is done on a point system. This means that if you earned 425 of 500 points possible, you would calculate your average by taking 425 and divide it by 500. (425/500)=.85=85%=B

The grading scale is as follows:
90% and up = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
59% and below = F

MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOUR TEACHER:

1. To treat you with respect and care as an
        individual
2. To provide you with an orderly classroom
        environment
3. To provide the necessary discipline
4. To provide the appropriate motivation
5. To teach you the required content

YOU RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT:

1. To treat me with respect and care as an individual
2. To attend classes regularly
3. To be cooperative and not disruptive
4. To study and do your work (EFFORT = SUCCESS)
5. To learn and master the required content
 
 

The Health Department's Syllabus is as follows------

HEALTH
CLASS SYLLABUS
School Year 1999-2000

                                          First Semester
A.  Making Healthy Choices
        1.  An introduction to health
        2.  Personal care and appearance
        3.  Your sense organs
B.  Mental Health
        1.  Developing a healthy personality
        2.  Healthy emotions
        3.  Managing stress
        4.  Treating mental disorders
C.  Nutrition
        1.  Understanding nutrition
        2.  Planning a diet
        3.  Digestion and excretion

                                         Second Semester
D.  Human Development
        1.  Family life
        2.  Growth and development
        3.  Reproduction and heredity
E.  Substance Abuse
        1.  Tobacco
        2.  Alcohol
        3.  Preventing drug abuse
F.  Modern Health Problems
        1.  Infectious diseases
        2.  Non-infectious diseases
        3.  Selecting health care
        4.  Public health
        5.  Personal safety
G.  Physical Fitness
        1.  Bones and muscles
        2.  Circulation and respiration
        3.  Coordination and control
        4.  Lifelong fitness