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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, STD’s/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 child’s 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, STD’s, 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: A 90-100 B 80-89 C 74-79 D 70-73 F 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: Students who have excused absences or tardies must make up missed assignments It is the student’s 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: Be prompt to class!! (Meaning: DON’T 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. Everyone’s 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.