Mr Ross' Health Course Outline

 Class Description:  During this quarter we are going to explore a variety of health topics that are very real to 7th & 8th grade students.  Some of the topics that we will learn about may have an impact on your personal life currently or in the future. Promoting healthy and safe behaviors among students is an important part of the strategic plan of the Princeton Public Schools Health Education.  We aim to provide the knowledge and skills needed to become healthy and productive adults. 

Classroom Expectations:  Show your inner TIGER

Teachable

Inclusive

Gracious

Engaged

Responsible 

7th grade Units may Include:

1.   Health and Wellness

2.  Effective Communication/ Healthy Relationships

3.  Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs

4. Nutrition: Food Labels

8th grade Units may Include:

1.   Personal Health/Disease Prevention

2. Nutrition: Food Tracking

3.  Human Sexuality: Healthy Relationships 

Essential Learning Outcomes:

The essential learner outcomes are determined by the performance indicators of the eight national health education standards for grades 6-8.  If you would like to see these performance indictors please visit either of the two website links below. 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: National Health Education Standards:

National Health Education Standards

Absences:

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find what was done in class when you were gone. These steps will help you get caught up.

1.  If you have a question ask a classmate first

2.  Obtain any missing materials from Mr. Ross

3.  Ask Mr. Ross if any further questions or assistance is needed

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns. Thank you.

-    Mr. Ross