Belmont High School

Belmont High School Health Syllabus January 2017- June 2017

General Information Teacher: Mr. Phelps Room: 410 Email: [email protected] or see Staff link on school website: www.belmonthighschool.org Contact: Please call the Main Office (213) 241-4300 Conference Hours: Please contact SAGE office or your counselor for an appointment.

Course Description This Health class will cover topics to help students live a healthy life, physically, emotionally, and socially. Along with this, reproductive health, parenthood, families, sex, drugs/alcohol, and STD’s will be incorporated.

Textbook: Lifetime Health by Holt

Grading Policy Grades will be based upon: Classwork/Participation/Homework 30% Projects 30% Quizzes/Tests 40% 100%

Final Grades will be broken down as follows: A = 90% and above B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% Fail = less than 60%

All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the class period on the day it is due. Unless the student was absent, any late work turned in will only receive half-credit maximum. Earning half-credit is the same as 50%, which is a FAIL. Please make sure to turn your work on-time for full credit. If the student is absent on the day the assignment is due, the student is allowed the same number of days that s/he was absent to turn in the missing work.

Extra credit may be given occasionally as determined by the teacher.

Plagiarism and Cheating Students are expected to be honest about all assignments turned in class. Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive zero points for that assignment. Any student assisting another student to cheat will also receive zero points for that assignment. Students will not be allowed to make up the grade for any work done dishonestly.

Resources TUTORING is available for free to all students through City Year. Classroom tutoring from Mr.Phelps is also available upon request.

1 Computers with Internet access are available to all students at school. Please check with your teacher for availability.

Class Rules In addition to School Rules and Policies governing student behavior, students are expected to comply with the following class rules while in class: 1. Be Respectful 2. Raise Your Hand and Wait to be Called Upon Before Speaking 3. Stay In Your Seat 4. Bring Your Supplies 5. Follow All School Rules including appropriate dress code (No iPod/MP3/music player, cell phones, caps)

Consequences of Misbehavior If the student fails to abide by the Class Rules, the consequences are: 1. Verbal Warning 2. Phone Call to Parents 3. Suspension from Class 4. Referral

Accommodation Statement: Students with special needs will be provided with all accommodations as required by law. Students with special needs should see the teacher to discuss appropriate accommodations tailoring to the special needs of each individual student.

To Parents/Guardians: You are encouraged to contact Mr. Phelps if you have any questions regarding your child’s progress or about this Health class. I welcome any opportunities to promote parental involvement, which will support the learning of your child. Together, we can make sure your child will be successful in school.

To Students: Please have your parents or guardians read over this syllabus, which lists the course requirements. Please indicate your understanding of this syllabus by signing and completing the tear-off below. Return the tear-off form to Mr.Phelps by Friday January 20th.

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I have read and understood the syllabus. I also agree to take responsibility for my (or my child’s) learning in this Health course.

Parent/Guardian’s Name: ______Student’s Name: ______

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ______Student’s Signature: ______

Date: ______Period: _____ Teacher: ______

Home Address: ______

Phone #: ______Notes from parent(s) to teacher (if applicable): ______2 ______Standards and Course Outline

Standards Textbook Week Reference/Resources Lifetime Health 1-3 Standard 1-The student understands and demonstrates ways in which his or her health and well-being can be enhanced and maintained. Chapter 1-Leading a Standard 6-The student will understand the variety of physical, Healthy Life mental, emotional, and social changes that occur throughout life. Section 1 p.6-10, Section 2 p.11-16, Section 3 p.17-20

3-5 Standard 1-The student understands and demonstrates ways in which his or her health and well-being can be enhanced and maintained. Chapter 7-Nutrition for Standard 2-The student understands and demonstrates behaviors that Life prevent disease and speed recovery from illness. Section 1 p.154-160 Standard 7-The student will understand individual differences in Section 2 p.161-166 growth and development. Section 3 p.167-174 Standard 9-The student will know how to identify products, services, Section 4 p.175-182 and information that may be helpful or harmful to his or her health.

6-7 Standard 1-The student understands and demonstrates ways in which his or her health and well-being can be enhanced and maintained. Chapter 14-Lifestyle Standard 2-The student understands and demonstrates behaviors that Diseases prevent disease and speed recovery from illness. Section 1 p.340-342 Standard 3-The student will understand and demonstrate behaviors Section 2 p.343-348 that reduce the risk of becoming involved in potentially dangerous Section 3 p.349-354 situations and will know how to react to situations in ways that help Section 4 p.355-358 protect his or her health.

7-9 Standard 1-The student understands and demonstrates ways in which his or her health and well-being can be enhanced and maintained. Chapter 11-Tobacco Standard 3-The student will understand and demonstrate behaviors Section 1 p.264-266 that reduce the risk of becoming involved in potentially dangerous Section 2 p.267-271 situations and will know how to react to situations in ways that help Section 3 p.272-278 protect his or her health. Standard 4-The student will understand and demonstrate how to play a positive, active roll in promoting the health of his or her family.

9-11 Standard 1-The student understands and demonstrates ways in which his or her health and well-being can be enhanced and maintained. Chapter 10-Alcohol Standard 3-The student will understand and demonstrate behaviors Section 1 p.242-246 that reduce the risk of becoming involved in potentially dangerous Section 2 p.247-252 situations and will know how to react to situations in ways that help Section 3 p.253-258 protect his or her health. Standard 4-The student will understand and demonstrate how to play

3 a positive, active roll in promoting the health of his or her family. Standard 9-The student will know how to identify products, services, and information that may be helpful or harmful to his or her health.

11-14 Standard 1-The student understands and demonstrates ways in which his or her health and well-being can be enhanced and maintained. Chapter 18- Standard 2-The student understands and demonstrates behaviors that Reproduction, prevent disease and speed recovery from illness. Pregnancy, and Standard 5-The student will understand and demonstrate how to Development promote positive health practices within the school and community, Section 1 p.430-435 including how to cultivate positive relationships with peers. Section 2 p.436-442 Standard 6-The student will understand the variety of physical, Section 3 p.443-450 mental, emotional, and social changes that occur throughout life. Standard 7-The student will understand individual differences in growth and development. Standard 8-The student will understand his or her developing sexuality, the benefits of abstinence from sexual activity, and how to be respectful of the sexuality of others.

Including Presentations by Planned Parenthood.

14-16 Standard 1-The student understands and demonstrates ways in which his or her health and well-being can be enhanced and maintained. Chapter 12-Illegal Drugs Standard 3-The student will understand and demonstrate behaviors Section 1 p.284-286 that reduce the risk of becoming involved in potentially dangerous Section 2 p.287-294 situations and will know how to react to situations in ways that help Section 3 p.295-300 protect his or her health. Section 4 p.301-308 Standard 4-The student will understand and demonstrate how to play a positive, active roll in promoting the health of his or her family. PTNDA curriculum.