Syllabus

Health Syllabus:

Health Education

Waterloo High School

Mrs. Dennison kdennison@viking.portage.k12.oh.us (330) 947-2124

course Description:

• This course will cover a variety of health topics and concerns in our society today.
• We have new Health books this year, Comprehensive Health. There is only a classroom set of books which we will be sharing with other health students. Copies will be sent home if I feel they would need to use the textbook for any reason.. There are resources offered through this textbook and it is explained in the materials and resources section of the syllabus.
• This course is a requirement for entrance into Maplewood Career Center and High School graduation.

Course Goals:

• Teaching functional health information (essential knowledge)
• Shaping personal attitudes, knowledge, values and beliefs that support healthy behaviors.
• Developing the essential health skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors.

Course Methods:

• Class, small groups and partner discussions
• In class and homework practice activities
• In class and homework readings
• Group and individual projects
• Scheduled quizzes and tests

Instructional Philosophy:

• In order to be successful in this class, students are expected to be active participants. it is my goal to provide a positive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to learn, succeed, and share their thoughts and opinions appropriately without fear of being embarrassed or facing ridiculed.

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
  • Be in the classroom when the bell rings.
  • You are allowed 3 tardies per 9 weeks, each tardy after that you will be assigned a detention for each one.
  • Each student will have an assigned seat that you will remain in until the bell rings.
  • You get 5 passes per 9 weeks. You must have the hall pass provided and sign out and sign back in when you leave and return to the classroom.
  • No Cell phones- unless permission by the teacher was given for educational purposes only!
• Be Appropriate
• Be Involved
• Be Honest

Classroom Management:

• In order for each student to feel safe and comfortable in my classroom, a positive and respectful attitude is expected of all students, this includes respecting others thoughts, work, feelings and individuality. If a student does not demonstrate positive behavior, I will speak with him/her and we will try to resolve the issue together. If this proves unsuccessful disciplinary action will be taken.

Grading Policy:

• Semester grades will be based upon informal and formal assessments. (homework, activities, projects, quizzes, tests)
• All assessments are worth points and that will be how grades are calculated.
• The final exam will carry double the weight.

Late Work Policy:

• Late work will be excepted until the end of the school day of the due date.

Makeup Work Policy:

• If students are absent, they will be permitted to make up any work that they may have missed. The students will be given a makeup period time equal to that of the days that they missed.

material and resources:

• Notebook, folder, notebook paper
• Writing materials of your choice
• WHs email account, Google Drive, Google Docs
• Course Website:
  • www.viking.portage.k12.oh.us
  • High School
  • Mrs. Dennison
• Textbook Website:
  • www.g-wlearning.com/health
  • Here students can review material that they have learned through games, activities and other review games.
  • Students can also utilize this website with a mobile device.

Physical Education Syllabus:

Waterloo High School

Physical Education

Mrs. Keri Dennison

(330)947-2124

kdennison@viking.portage.k12.oh.us

Philosophy of Physical Education:

Physical Education provides scientifically based opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes for all students through fundamental movement, rhythmic,, sport and fitness activities. The overall aim is to help students develop lifelong skills that include regular vigorous exercise and sports. Our goal is to assist individuals in assuming responsibility for their own health and well-being through an active life style.

Purpose and Objectives:

1. Students will understand the experience and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity.

•Functional Fitness

•Body Image

•Well-being

2. Students will interact positively with others.

•Communication

•Fair play

•Leadership

•Teamwork

3. Students will assume personal responsibility to lead an active way of life.

•Effort

•Goal Setting / Personal Challenge

•Active Living in the Community

•Safety

Ohio Department of Education Physical Education Standards:

Standard 1- Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Standard 2- Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Standard 3- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Standard 4- Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Standard 5- Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self expression and/or social interaction.

Lockers:

1. Each student has the option to have a locker, this will ensure the safety of your personal belongings.

2. Students are responsible to furnish their own locks.

Student Uniform:

1. You must change from your school clothes to physical education clothes and tennis shoes. School dress code applies.

2. |Shirts must have sleeves and shorts must be an appropriate length.

3. If you are wearing tennis shoes you will be required to participate in class that day.

Class attendance:

1. All students, unless presenting an excuse from a doctor or school nurse that has been approved by the school, must take physical education. Notes from parents will be accepted for no more than 2 consecutive days.

2. If a student is medically excused due to injury or illness they must have a note from a doctor to be excused and then a release from the doctor to return to physical activities.

3. Unexcused absences or suspensions will result in zero points for that day(s).

Locker Room and Gym:

1. Students are NOT permitted on stage mats or stage!

2. NO cellphones or any other electronic devices are permitted during class.

3. All equipment must be kept clean and in good condition. Treat the equipment with respect and use it for what it is meant to be used for.

4. Be on time everyday, after 3 tardies you will receive a detention.

5. Each student is allowed 3 minutes to get dressed; if it takes longer you will lose points. Once you are dressed, you will come into the gym and to your assigned area only.

6. Each student will have an assigned position when attendance is taken, during this time we will take attendance, check your uniform, any excuses will be taken.

7. When we warm up and stretch you will also be required to stay in your assigned area.

8. No student will enter the locker room without permission for any reason!

9.There is no food or drink in the gymnasium at any time. Water only.

10. When you are finished getting dressed you are to wait in the gym until the bell rings, not in the locker room hallway or band hallway.

11. No gum or jewelry is permitted during participation. (especially dangling necklaces, long earrings and loose watches)

12. You will respect each other, no name calling or bullying will be tolerated! Act appropriately at all times.

13. At no time are you to go into the equipment room and get out anything without permission.

GRADING:

*** Each day the students earn 10 points by:

1. Completing warm-ups
2. Getting dressed into physical education clothes
3. Exhibiting good sportsmanship (Positive Attitude, No Arguing, Following Rules, No Vulgarity, No cell phones)
4. Participating in our daily activities/Attendance/Prompt
5. If you are excused from physical education due to a medical reason for an extended amount of time you may be required to retake Physical Education at a different time.
6. If a student receives a grade of zero for the day, is out on a parent note, or medically excused by a doctor they will be required to complete a writing assignment.
7. There will be assignments given throughout the year, such as writing assignments, quizzes, skills tests and projects, worth a separate amount of points to meet the state Physical Education Standards.
8. Sitting out of class is not an option.