Health 2015-2016

khoggatt@cousd.net

Mrs. Hoggatt. MAT, ATC

Welcome to Mrs. Hoggatts Health and Careers Class!

Health is a COUSD course graduation requirement. We will be covering the eight CA Health overarching
standards: Essential Concepts, Analyzing Influences, Accessing Valid Information, Interpersonal
Communication, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors, & Health Promotion.
Course Description:
The Health curriculum provides students with health information in order to examine their life styles, select goals,
and make plans to achieve and maintain optimum health. This involves choosing behaviors that prevent
illness/accidents, and promote health for oneself and others. Emphasis on responsible decision making,
effective communication skills and acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health is incorporated
throughout the course.
Course Objectives:
Make students more aware of the outcomes of choices they make in life.
Create awareness for ones health through an abundance of information: lecture, video, projects and
presentations.
Note: Students are encouraged to become certified in first aid and/or CPR.
6 content areas/topics:

Personal & Community Health

Injury Prevention & Safety

Mental, Emotional, & Social Health

Nutrition & Physical Activity

Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
Sexual Health

Materials needed:

Health textbook (Glencoe Health, 2010): There is a class set. You will need to be able to use the book
at home. Please check one out from the library. I am working on obtaining online access to the
book.

Student agenda

Binder with college ruled paper at least 150 pages

Pencils and blue or black pens

Colored pencils

Internet access (class website and textbook)

***Voluntary donations of classroom materials, tissue boxes, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, copy
paper, construction paper and old magazines for in class activities are always greatly appreciated.***
Grading Policy:
Grades are earned rather than given.

Assessments (tests, quizzes, projects)

Homework, class participation, and assignments

60% of the final grade

40% of the final grade

Use the school website (Parent Portal/Aeries.net) for grade checks. If there is an error, please kindly inform me.
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100%
All homework and/or projects will be graded on a point system. All assignments
B = 80-89%
are graded and will be factored into the final grade.
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = <59%
Assignments:

All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date.

Late assignments (other than due to an excused absence) are accepted for half credit up until
the last day of the unit.

All work will be kept in the classroom and returned at the end of the semester

All work should be original and in students own words. The schools policy on
cheating/plagiarism will be strictly enforced.
Join Remind 101:

To receive reminders about tests and special events that might be happening in class, text
@5d938 to 81010
Tardy/Absence policy:
You are tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings. Participation points will be deducted since warmup work will be affected. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up missed assignments, notes, and
homework. Please do not interrupt instruction time; check class website or talk to Mrs. Hoggatt before or after
class. You have the same number of days you were absent to get the work in and to make up any assessments.

Health 2015-2016

khoggatt@cousd.net

Mrs. Hoggatt. MAT, ATC

Class Expectations & Procedures:

Students in Mrs. Hoggatts class will:
1. Follow all COUSD district & Charter Oak school policies, including dress code
2. Respect themselves, school property, each other, and teachers
3. Come prepared to class with agenda and materials
4. Turn off and put away all electronic devices (IPODS, MP3 players, cell phones)
5. Remain in their seats ON TASK (bell to bell)
6. Complete their own work
7. Leave backpacks, bags, and purses on the floor (not in your lap)
8. Try their best
9. Participate
Enter class respectfully:
On time
With an appropriate volume
Prepared
In class:
No eating or chewing gum
Water needs to have a secure top
No hats or hoods on your head
When the bell rings I should:
Be in my seat
Have my electronic items put away (that
includes removing headphones from
ears)
Be prepared with my health binder and a
writing utensil
Have my textbook out
Put my bag, backpack, and/or purses on
the floor
Begin the daily warm-up activity or wait
quietly for instruction
During instructional time:
Remain in your seat and on task at all
times
Ask for help if needed by raising your
hand
Do not disturb or interrupt others
Focus your attention to the task at hand
Side conversations will not be tolerated

During partner/group time:

Take turns talking
Take turns actively listening
Focus on your partner/group; dont worry
about someone else
Conversations should stick to the topic at
hand
When class is going to end:
Stay in your seat and work until the bell
rings
Make sure you have cleaned up your
area
Note taking:
Take thorough notes in Cornell format
Put a proper heading on your notes
(Example Goal Setting Notes)
Assignments:
Turn in your work on the due date
Make sure your name, date, and period
are written in the upper right hand corner
of your work
Do your own work (cheating/ copying will
not be tolerated)
Make-up work/ notes:
Make up work or notes if you have an
absence.
Refer to class webpage
Ask Mrs. Hoggatt what was missed
before or after class.

The Golden Rule:

RESPECT- Everything comes down to respect.
Respect yourself- be responsible, listen, participate, work to the best of your ability, turn in work on time, focus
your attention, & think!
Respect property- dont touch anything that doesnt belong to you, keep your desk clean & the area around
your desk orderly, take care of our classroom by NOT chewing gum or eating in class.
Respect peers- listen when others are talking (dont interrupt), cooperate with partners, talk calmly & in a
normal tone, be aware of sensitive topics/discussions
Respect teacher- follow directions, obey rules & procedures, do all the above
School Rules:
All school policies and dress codes will be enforced (refer to Charter Oak Handbook)
Electronic devices are prohibited (IPODS, MP3 players, cell phones, etc.)- These items may not be
visible or audible (that means SEEN or HEARD).
1st offense- get back at the end of the period,
2nd offense- get back at the end of the day from teacher,
3rd offense- sent to office where you may pick it up at the end of the day
Note: Anything that distracts from the learning environment will not be permitted.
Consequences:
Students may receive: verbal warning, discussion, written reflection essay, call home, detention
and/or referral to administration.

Health 2015-2016

khoggatt@cousd.net

Mrs. Hoggatt. MAT, ATC

I have read and understand Mrs. Hoggatts Health and Careers syllabus and the Charter
Oak Academic Code. I agree to comply with the rules and expectations of Mrs.
Hoggatts class and those in the Charter Oak Academic Code.
My parent/guardian and I understand the:
6 Health content areas/topics
Materials needed
Grading policy
Assignments
Tardy/absence policy
Golden Rule
School Rules
Consequences
Classroom expectations
Classroom procedures

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Print students name

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Students Signature

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Class Period

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Print Parent/Guardians Name

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Parent/Guardians Signature

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Parent/Guardians Phone #

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Parent/Guardians Email address

Anything I need to be aware of/sensitive health issue/topic:

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