Healthy Living Choices

Welcome to Mr. Gomez’s Healthy Living Choices Class

Mr. Gomez

Room: 329

Email for Parents & Students: jgomez@sbps.net                                                                             

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Hours Available: 

7th Period Lunch: 12:48-1:34

8th Period Planning: 1:38-2:24   

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will learn an appropriate and  comprehensive overview of physical, mental, and social wellness skills to make informed healthy decisions.  

RULES

All Bluff Middle School rules will apply in the classroom.  Students are also asked to 

• Show respect to other people, the environment and yourself

• Do your best which requires believing in yourself, being prepared and always trying as hard as you can

PROCEDURES

At the beginning of Class:

1. Enter the room quietly and sit in your assigned seat

2. Please look to the front of the room where an agenda will be posted with daily instructions. 

3. Work on your starter. 

During Class: 

1. Save any trash to throw away at the end of class

2. Bathroom/water/nurse/locker policy:  

-If you need to use the bathroom during class, it is best that you go before/after instructions or towards the end of the period.  If it is an emergency, please just go and let me know how you are doing when you return.

-You may have a water bottle with water only and it must be kept on the floor.

-If you aren’t feeling well, please let me know.  You must get a pass from me to see the nurse.

-You may only go to your locker at the beginning of the day, then after school.

At the End of Class:

1. Pack up your belongings only after you have been asked to do so, push in your chair and stand behind your chair until you have been dismissed.  We DO NOT line up at the door.

2. Clean the area around your table before you leave (this includes the floor)

MATERIALS:

For this course you will need your chromebook and a pencil.

GRADING SCALE:

The following is a grade scale based on a percentage of points earned by students:

A  90%-100%

B  80%-89%

C  70%-79%

D  60%-69%

F 59% or below

TARDIES: 

Please be seated and ready to begin at the appropriate time.  If you are late, the school tardy policy will apply.

ABSENCES:

If you get behind because of absences, you may arrange a time with me to come in and get caught up.

MAKE-UP WORK GUIDELINES: 

If you are absent, you will be responsible for making up the work.

Classroom Culture:

We will work hard to have a positive classroom culture.  In instances where that culture is disrupted, consequences will include teacher detentions, parent/guardian contacts and administrative referrals.

COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS:

1. I will always believe in your ability to succeed.  This means my expectations are high.  I will demand your best at all times.

2. I will listen to you.  I ask that you bring questions, concerns or comments to me in a calm respectful manner at the appropriate time.

3. I will respect you, and will insist that others respect you in our class.  Please let me know, in an individual conference, if you feel disrespected.

4. I will learn from you.  You are smart, and each of you brings experiences and perspectives to the class that will benefit the group.