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Health Education

Health Syllabus

PE office: 847-540-5461    voice mail:  540-4742

Athletic Training: 847-540-4084

2008 schedule

1st period 7:55-8:39 Planning - PE office

2nd period 8:44-9:28 Testing Center - A115

3rd period 9:33-10:17 Health B127

4th period 10:22-11:06 Health B127

5th period 11:11-11:55 Lunch

6th period 12:00-12:44 Health B127

7th period 12:49-1:33 Health B127

8th period 1:38-2:22 Planning, PE office

9th period 2:27-3:11 PE Team Sports

elizabeth.eckert@lz95.org

                WELCOME TO HEALTH       

Lake Zurich High School

Mrs. Eckert

The objective of this course is to give the student a general overview of health-related topics and to provide them with the knowledge to make healthy decisions throughout their lives.

CLASS MATERIALS: Each student is required to have the following for class each day: Health textbook, notebook, folder or binder and a writing utensil.

ABSENT/TARDY POLICIES: Students are expected to be in class and on time everyday.  Students are responsible to makeup any work they missed while absent.  They need to see the teacher either before or after class to receive missed work.  The absent and tardy policies as stated in the school handbook are in effect.  Two tardies result in a detention.

ASSIGNMENTS:  Homework will be given throughout the semester and it is the student’s responsibility to turn it in on time.    No more than 50% credit will be given on late work.  Late work cannot be turned in after the test or quiz for that chapter has been taken in class.  Absent students will be given extra time depending on how much time was missed (see student handbook).  Homework assignments will be listed on the chalkboard.

PROJECTS:  Major and minor projects will be assigned throughout the semester.  Specific details for the projects will be given later.

TEST/QUIZZES: Tests and/or quizzes will be given for each unit.  Students will be expected to take them on their given day.  Absent students will be expected to take them when they return.

EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit will be offered periodically throughout the semester, so take advantage of it when it is offered.

GRADING PROCEDURE: Grades will be based on a point system.  Tests and quizzes will account for approximately 50% of your points.  Homework and class assignments will account for approximately 30% of your points and projects for approximately 20%.  This will determine your grade for each quarter.  Semester grade will be 40% of quarter 1, 40% of quarter 2 and 20% from the final exam. 

GRADING SCALE: The school’s grading scale as stated in the handbook will be used.   

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

Treat each other with dignity and use respectful language.

Respect the room by keeping it neat and clean.  Throw all trash in the garbage and do not write on the desks.

The dress code in the student handbook will be enforced.

Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a 0.

Students must be in the room before the bell or they will be marked tardy.

Persistent and inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in detention, referral, or trip to see the dean. 

No writing notes, cell phones or headphones.

Do not talk when other students are speaking.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

Upon completion Health Education the student will be able to:

• identify infectious vs. noninfectious diseases and their causes.
• define Health and Wellness.
• identify general first aid procedures.
• analyze methods of disease prevention and treatment.
• compare historical significances of technology advances in health issues.
• understand social and economic impacts of health-related choices.
• compare governmental agencies, and how they handle health related laws.
• demonstrate healthy decision-making skills.
• analyze the long-term risks of poor health decisions.
• discuss reproductive health and contraception.
• understand the components of a healthy relationship.
• compare various anger management and conflict resolution strategies.
• demonstrate methods of refusal, and healthy choices in social situations.
• explain how healthy choices can impact an individual, a family, and a community.
• define alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and their impact on society.

UNITS TO BE COVERED: chapter numbers and titles listed below units as found in textbook.

1-Health and Wellness

          1- Leading a Healthy Life

          2- Skills for a Healthy Life

          3- Self-Esteem and Mental Health

          4- Managing Stress and Coping with Loss

          5- Preventing Violence and Abuse

2- Health and your Body

          7- Nutrition for Life

          8- Weight Management and Eating Behaviors

3- Drugs

          9- Understanding Drugs and Medicines

          10- Alcohol

          11- Tobacco

          12- Illegal Drugs

4- Diseases and Disorders

          13- Preventing Infectious Diseases

          14- Lifestyle Diseases

5- Reproductive Health

          18- Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Development

          19- Building Responsible Relationships

          20- Risks of Adolescent Sexual Activity

          21- HIV and AIDS

6- General First Aid and Safety