Health and Wellness is designed to provide our students with basic essentials in physical, mental/emotional and social health. This course is also designed to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and appreciation necessary to meet the present health needs of youth and society that are essential for well being and optimum functioning in the future. Health and Wellness is a quarter length course that will require students to be actively involved in class work, class activities, class discussions, presentations, projects, unit exams, and a final project. Health and Wellness is a required course for graduation and is worth 2.5 credits. Students will be graded during this class in the following areas: College Prep Honors Level Class/Homework/Projects 60% Class/Homework/Projects 40% Unit Exams 25% Unit Exams 25% Conduct/Participation 15% Conduct/Participation 15% Honors Only Projects 20% This class has been divided into four units, each with an overarching question: Unit I: Why study health and wellness? 1. Body Systems 2. Health and Wellness Unit II: Fitness… Nutrition… what’s right for me? 1. Physical Fitness 2. Nutrition 3. Eating Disorders Unit III: What if it were me? 1. Pregnancy 2. Sexually Transmitted Infections 3. HIV & AIDS Unit IV: What is the impact of our decisions? 1. Healthy Relationships 2. Substance Abuse This syllabus is subject to change depending on time constraints and other issues that may arise during the quarter. Every effort will be made to stick directly to this guide. Learning Activities/Expectations:
Top Ten List (classroom behavior and participation expectations) #1: RESPECT, RESPECT, RESPECT… #2: One at a time… #3: Be here & be on time… #4: Positive classroom atmosphere… #5: Be prepared… #6: Let your voice be heard… #7: Have a seat… #8: Turn in your work… #9: Have pride in what you do… #10: Have fun… What do you think will make this a positive and successful experience??? Please Note: I have a website for the courses I teach at Ipswich High School. The site includes a link to Health and Wellness and has a copy of this syllabus, article blogging guidelines, and honors contract forms. From time to time I will also post homework and project assignments and rubrics, though most of these are distributed solely in class. http://sites.google.com/site/childdevelopmenthealth/home A specific note on late assignments: Assignments must be turned in on time at the start of the class period the day they are due. Any assignments not completed and turned in on the due date are subject to a 10% grade reduction for each day late. Once five school days has passed, the highest possible grade you may receive becomes 50% of the original value. For example, a project turned in two days late for which you would have received an 85/100 points if turned in on time will receive a grade of 65/100. Contact Information for Mrs. Lawrence: tlawrence@ipswichschools.org |