Health Education Guidelines 8^th Grade

Mrs. Zarnik

Grading Policy for Health:

Students are graded on the following scale.

E for excellent

S for satisfactory

U for unsatisfactory

Each student’s grade for health is calculated using a points system.

STRIDE Expectations: 50%

• Arrive on time and prepared for class
• Participate
• Be respectful and supportive
• Exhibit a positive attitude and sense of cooperation
• One person speaks at a time

Class assignments:

• Includes all in-class activities and assignments

Daily Health Reflections:=DHR

• Health journal for note-taking and reflections of essential questions

Final Project: 50%

Research Essay/Health Fair Project with Oral Presentation

Course Content

Stress Management Techniques

Body Image (Eating Disorders/Fad Diets)

Project Research/Preparation

STD’s/HIV-AIDS

Depression & Suicide

Health Related Current Events/Current Health Choices

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault with Crisis Center-Presenter

Absence Policy

If you are absent see me upon your return to get what you missed

Extra Help

I am available for extra help by appointment.

Health is your Wealth! Be Well! Live! Love! Laugh!