HEALTH

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Coach Williamson

Cell Phone Policy

Students

shall not use, display or turn on

cellular phones, video phones, or electronic
devices during instruction time except when
a teacher uses these devices for
instructional purposes. The consequences
for inappropriate cell phone use are:
1st offense Saturday School
2nd offense 1 Day of ISS
3rd offense 2 Days of ISS

Goals

To encourage students to assess their attitudes and

behavioral patterns towards health, and to help them
understand the impact their choices will have on
their well-being both today and in the future.

To enhance student learning using Cornell notes,

time management, organization, and student
responsibility.

Course Description
The purpose of this course is to teach students how to adjust and adapt to the
challenges of adolescence. Also, to provide more opportunities for students
to be organized, challenged, think critically, succeed, and make connections
using strategies. In addition, this course helps students recognize and avoid
health risks. Instruction in anatomy, reproduction, STDs/HIV/AIDS will be
provided to students. Should you have questions or should you wish to
preview personally any of the materials, please contact your childs health
teacher. As required by state law, parents have the option to exclude their
child from human sexuality and HIV/AIDS lessons. If this is your wish, you
must notify the principal in writing. It is our hope that parents and
guardians will take this as an opportunity to discuss these topics with their
children. Parents are the first to provide guidance to their child in these
areas. We strive to thoughtfully and carefully enhance this guidance.
THIS COURSE MEETS STATE REQUIREMENTS

Health Skills & Concepts

Health Choices, Decision Making Skills, Goal Setting,
Time Management, Mental and Emotional Health, Your
Personality, Stress Management, Emotional Problems,
Tobacco, Drug Abuse, Alcohol, Infectious Diseases,
AIDS, STDs, Cancer, Heart and Artery Disease, Pairing
Commitment and Marriage, Conception and Parenting,
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) as
required by the state of Georgia, and CPR.

GRADES:

ACADEMIC POLICY:

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B
C
D
F

90-100
80-89
74-79
70-73
69 and below

Standard Based Grading

20 % - P.S.1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention
Chapters 1,2,25
20% - P.S. 2 Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other
factors on healthy behaviors
P.S. 3 Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and products and
services to enhance health
Chapters 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
20% - P.S. 4 Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance
health
and avoid or reduce health risks
P.S. 7 Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or
reduce health risks
Chapters 19,20,21,22, ADAP
20%- P.S. 5 Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
P.S. 6 Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Choosing the Best Journey
P.S. 8 Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community
health
CPR
10%- SLO Post Test
10% - Final Exam

Make Up Policy:
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Students who have excused absences or tardies must

make up missed assignments

It is the students responsibility to make up tests and

to ask for work that they have missed.

If students do not make up their missed assignments

within a week, they will receive a ZERO. The
student must make up the ZERO before the final if
they wish to get credit of the missed work.

Behavioral Expectations:
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Be prompt to class!! (Meaning: DONT BE LATE) You are

expected to go to the restroom, get your books, etc. between
classes. Harrison High School tardy policy will be used.
No eating or drinking in the classroom with the exception of
bottled water.
Please be considerate of others. Everyones opinion is
important.
Come prepared to class everyday with your textbook, spiral
notebook, three ring binder, a writing utensil (black/blue ink
and #2 pencil for tests), and paper.
Cheating will result in an automatic ZERO on the test or
assignment, a mark of unsatisfactory in conduct, an office
referral, and a parent contact.