By the end of the semester the students will:
· Master health-related concepts and skills that foster individual personal health and safety
· Master health-related concepts and skills that involve interaction between individuals.
· Master health-related concepts and skills that affect the well-being of people in a community.
Health-Related Skills to be Developed During the Semester:
Critical thinking skills
Opinion expression skills
Examine internal & external influences
Collaboration skills
Respect for others
Self-expression
Accountability
Value clarification skills
Develop effective communication skills
Decision making skills
Cooperation skills
Leadership skills
Self-control
Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.
Grading Policy:
Your final grade for the class is the average of the two quarterly grades (40% each) and the final exam (20%).
Each quarter grade will be a combination of classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, projects, etc...:
· Tests/Projects: 50%
o Tests and Projects must be submitted on time to receive full credit.
· Quizzes: 30%
o Quizzes must be completed in one sitting and submitted on time to receive full credit
· Classwork/Homework: 20%
o This includes video guides, current events, unfinished notes, and any daily activities assigned outside of class.