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Course Description: This course will help you: Cope with personal, family and social challenges. Communicate and apply decision-making skills. Build stable relationships with family and peers. Implement positive coping mechanisms and promote understanding of self. We will cover many topics, including: self-concept, family and peer relationships, substance abuse, personal loss, dating, teenage pregnancy and child abuse.

Teenage Transitions Identify Developmental Tasks that occur during the teenage years. Study self-concept and how it relates to self esteem and personal development. Communication techniques. Common Stressors for teens. Critical Thinking Skills.

Responsible Living Identify Positive Role Models. Identify the skills necessary to make good judgments. Define Peer Pressure, and ways to avoid it. Gender Discrimination.

Families Family Role and Responsibili ties Relationship s with Parents Siblings and Fighting

Friends Discuss and Identify different types of friendships Discuss the importance of good friends

Dating Discuss why adolescence is not a time to pair off. Identify desirable dating qualities. Talk about sexual harassment & abuse.

Reality Care Discuss the demands and responsibiliti es associated with parenthood. Define and discuss child abuse.

Sexual Responsibility Discuss physical intimacy and the accompanying choices and consequences. Define abstinence. Discuss Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)

Class Website Class Website will be available to download assignments and look for deadlines. Go to Centennial’s Home Page and then find Ms. Bagnall under Faculty and Staff.

Course Requirements: Pen and/or Pencil Class Folder A Positive Attitude

Journal Must bring to class everyday We will use them everyday I encourage you to keep them even after the class

Grading: In this class, you will: Write daily in your Positivity Journals Listen to & take notes on topics covered in class Participate in games and learning activities Work on assignments related to topics Be tested on your knowledge

Late Work Deducted 30% Must turn in by Midterm or End of Term Deducted 30% Must turn in by Midterm or End of Term Students are Responsible for their own work, even when they’re absent!

Check the web when you’re absent!

Hall Passes 2 Hall Passes for each semester Must use these to use the restroom or exit classroom for any reason If you don’t use them, can receive 5 points each If you are unprepared, you have to use your hall passes to go get your binder from your locker. 2 Hall Passes for each semester Must use these to use the restroom or exit classroom for any reason If you don’t use them, can receive 5 points each If you are unprepared, you have to use your hall passes to go get your binder from your locker.

You are allowed to have your phone out on the desk in the corner, as long as it’s face down and you’re not touching it. Sometimes I will allow you to use your phones in class. Any misuse, however, will earn your phone a trip to “PHONE PRISON”. Any additional misuse will go straight to the office. PHONE PRISON

“100%” Face the Teacher Pencils/ Notes ready LipsClosed

Let’s Practice Taking Notes!

RULES P articipation/ Preparedness A ttentive/Attitude R espect/responsibility

to be myself in this room; This means no one will treat me unfairly because I am fat- thin, fast-slow, boy-girl, or a different culture. I have the right

to be safe in this room; This means that no one will hit me, kick me, or take my belongings. I have the right

to be treated with kindness in this room; This means that no one will laugh at me, ignore me, embarrass me or put me down. I have the right

to hear and be heard in this room; This means that when it is my turn, no one will shout or interrupt me and I will have full, undivided and caring attention, and that my opinions will be considered in the plans we make. to hear and be heard in this room; This means that when it is my turn, no one will shout or interrupt me and I will have full, undivided and caring attention, and that my opinions will be considered in the plans we make. I have the right

others in this room have these same rights! I will make sure

Consequences for not following Rules 1) Verbal Warning 2) Teacher/Parent Contact (Phone call) 3) Conference/Action Plan (Parent Signature) 4) Administration/Counselor Referral 1) Verbal Warning 2) Teacher/Parent Contact (Phone call) 3) Conference/Action Plan (Parent Signature) 4) Administration/Counselor Referral

Etiquette Fieldtrip! $30

Due Next Time! Signed Disclosure Human Sexuality Form Signed Disclosure Human Sexuality Form

“Feel Good Moment”