Health Syllabus
E.A. Laney High School 2007-2008
I. Instructor: Coach Chuck Martin
II. Health Curriculum: This course is designed to give students an
in-depth look at the major areas of living a healthy life.
III. Course of Study
Week 1 Unit 1 A Healthy Foundation Chapter 1 – 3
Week 2 Unit 2 Physical Activity and Nutrition Chapter 4 - 6
Week 3 Unit 3 Mental and Emotional Health Chapter 7 - 9
Week 4 Unit 4 Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships Chapter 10 – 13
Week 5 Unit 5 Personal Care and Body Systems Chapter 14 – 18
Week 6 Unit 6 Growth and Development Chapter 19 – 20
Week 7 Unit 7 Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Chapter 21 – 23
Week 8 Unit 8 Diseases and Disorders Chapter 24 – 26
Week 9 Unit 9 Injury Prevention and Environmental Health Chapter 27 - 29
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IV. Grading
A. Class Work 30 %
1.Separate notebook that includes notes, handouts, and any other
material given out in class.
2.Completes all class activities on time. Most class activities
must be done in class and cannot be made up (supplemental
reading/research will be assigned to help make up the material
missed.).
3.Completes all Lesson Quizzes on time. Lesson Quizzes must be made
up BEFORE the Unit Test.
4.One research project is required. Each student will also be
required to present this project to the class.
B.Unit Test 30 %
1. Unit Test – There will be a UNIT TEST given at the end of each
unit. All questions will come from information on the Lesson
Quizzes and notes given in class.
2. When a Unit test is given, the notebooks will be checked and
graded. All make up work must be completed before the Unit test
is given.
C.Class Participation 10%
1. Attends Class, on time, prepared for class, in compliance with
all school ID and dress codes, displaying a cooperative and
workmanlike attitude, and participates in class discussions.
2. Have your textbook and notebook with you at your assigned seat
with a writing utensil ready when the tardy bell rings.
A.If you are too tired to pay attention you should be home resting.
B.Let me know if you are having a “bad day”. Too many bad days
will result in a conference to try and help you have great,
positive days.
3. Bathroom activities should be taken care of between classes. If
emergencies arise you will have 2 passes to use during the
semester. If you need more than this I will need a note from home
explaining why you require additional time.
4. Points will be assigned daily. CLASS DISRUPTIONS WILL RESULT IN:
A. NO POINTS for the daily activity
B.REQUIRED MAKE UP WORK FOR THE WORK MISSED.
D. Current Event Summary 10 %
1.8 current event summaries are required on any health topic. They
should be turned in each Friday.
2.A paragraph summary, a paragraph critique and a copy of the
article are required.
3.NO ARTICLES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE FINAL
EXAM (the last week of class).
E. Final Exam 20%
1.The final exam is a comprehensive exam on the State Objectives.
2. All questions will come from the Unit tests.
V. Bonus opportunity – You may choose to do a class presentation, research
report or additional current event summaries for extra credit. I MUST
APPROVE ALL WORK BEFORE YOU START.
VI.Expected behavior guidelines
1.Respect for other students, staff, and Laney property will be
observed at all times.
2.Talking inappropriately will not be tolerated. All questions and
answers require a raised hand.
A.RESPECT (attentive silence) will be given to anyone addressing
the class.
3.Every student has the right to learn and feel safe in class, free
from ridicule.
A.School is a place for learning. Learning is best accomplished in
a serious atmosphere.Our classroom environment will be a relaxed
but business like atmosphere.
B.Honesty, integrity and hard work are values your family and
school community expects and deserves.
Student Name ________________________________
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