7th Grade Health

Mr. Chad Anderson

canderson@bhmschools.org

(763) 682-8250 - Room: H-151 BCMS

Google Classroom Link: classroom.google.com

• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will need student login information to access their student(s) Google Classroom.

Textbook:

Heit, Philip & Meeks, Linda (2005). Health & Wellness. New York, NY: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Supplies:

1. Pencil or pen
2. Bison Binder/Planner
3. Positive Attitude

Classroom Expectations:

1. Be on time
2. BE RESPONSIBLE
3. BE RESPECTFUL; “GOLDEN RULE”
4. Cooperate and participate in all class activities
5. Remain in your seat until directed otherwise
6. Do your own QUALITY work and turn it in on time!

Interventions:

1. Warning/Take a Break
2. Removal from classroom/ parental phone call
3. Referral to main office
4. Repeat, redo or complete work after school or “Get it Done” room

Grading:

Total points accumulated throughout the quarter will determine grades. Homework assignments, classroom worksheets, quizzes, tests, and class projects will factor into overall grades. Late assignments will lose ONE LETTER grade per day it is late! If you miss for any reason, you have two days for every day you are absent to make up any work you missed, up to a maximum of six days. I am a believer in SELF-ADVOCACY, meaning it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make arrangements to get caught up.

Cheating/copying will not be tolerated. If you copy another student’s work, both students will receive automatic zeros. I will assume that students talking during a test are cheating.

A+ 97-100%

A 94-96%

A - 90-93%

B+ 87-89%

B 84-86%

B - 80-83%

C+ 77-79%

C 74-76%

C - 70-73%

D+ 67-69%

D 64-66%

D - 60-63%

F Below 60%

Homework:

• Expect homework on a regular basis
• Assignments will be posted on the board each day and you should keep a record of all in your planner
• Homework can be minimized by using class time to the best of your ability. If you stay on-task throughout the class, there will be less homework

Course Calendar:

There are six categories of risk behaviors identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1. Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence
2. Sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection
3. Alcohol and other drug use
4. Tobacco use
5. Unhealthy dietary behaviors
6. Inadequate physical activity

These risk factors have a negative effect on health and can cause damaging side effects, or even death. Health is determined by the choices we make. Students will be able to learn how to make choices that are:

1. Healthy
2. Safe
3. Legal and Responsible
4. Respectful
5. Follow family guidelines
6. Demonstrate good character

We will be covering the following content throughout the quarter:

1. Mental and Emotional Health
2. Alcohol, Tobacco Review and Other Drugs
3. Growth and Development (Anatomy, STI & Abstinence)
4. Personal Health and Physical Activity