Freshman Health: Information You Need to Know to Pass This Class Mrs. May/Mrs. Suckiel 11/13/07 – 1/25/08 Classroom B103 7 th Period

Freshman Health Syllabus Presentation Mrs. Beth Suckiel/Mrs. Tina May2 Freshman Health Syllabus (what you need to know in order to pass this course) Classroom requirements include class participation, homework, classwork, quizzes, tests and projects. Behavior requirements include, respect for the teacher and each other, no making fun of others even if you disagree with what is said in class. To pass this class you MUST complete all homework assignments, study for quizzes and tests, complete the long-term project and work with the other students in your group.

Freshman Health Syllabus Presentation Mrs. Beth Suckiel/Mrs. Tina May3 You Must Be Responsible!! There are 46 class days: You’re responsible for any missed work. If you are absent more than 5 days, you fail Health! This is a separate grade from PE grade. This Health grade is NOT averaged in with your PE grade! There will be NO make up classes! Your Grades Depend On: Class participation – 20% Quizzes – 20% Tests – 15% Project – 10% Homework/Classwork – 35% YOU

Freshman Health Syllabus Presentation Mrs. Beth Suckiel/Mrs. Tina May4 All Lessons Will Be On The Lindenwold Homework Site Go to the Lindenwold Schools website at: hs.lindenwold.k12.nj.us Click on the High School tab Click on classes/homework in the drop down box Click on Health and Phys. Ed, then click on Health and Phys. Ed. 1 for Tina May Click on Health and Phys. Ed. 1 under classes Click on see assignments.

Freshman Health Syllabus Presentation Mrs. Beth Suckiel/Mrs. Tina May5 Topics Discussed Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Decision-Making, Peer Pressure, Stress, Peer Mediation Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Addiction Infectious Diseases: MRSA, STDs, HIV, AIDS, et. al. Friday Group Current Events Presentations

Freshman Health Syllabus Presentation Mrs. Beth Suckiel/Mrs. Tina May6 Teams Team Leader #1: LaShay Tuwan, Nikeya, & Zach Team Leader #2: Diamond Joey, Larry, & John Team Leader #3: Glenn Gabriela, Juan, & Jessie Team Leader #4: Megan Frankie, Jay, & Deja Team Leader #5: Victoria Julian, Takeayah, & Kierre Team Leader #6: Robert Naija, Nyzual, & Katrina

Freshman Health Syllabus Presentation Mrs. Beth Suckiel/Mrs. Tina May7 Group Project Members are Responsible For: The group project topic chosen. Leaders shall list whom was assigned which part of the project. Remind each others in the group of due dates. Leaders and members shall notify the teacher if a member is not fully participating. Remember that each person must pull his/her own weight. Members must work together or the project won’t work. Identify your strengths and help one another in their weak areas.

Freshman Health Syllabus Presentation Mrs. Beth Suckiel/Mrs. Tina May8 Freshman Health Project Each team will choose a topic from the list in the Syllabus (see list here → → → → → →). One group project is due from each group on 1/21/08. Each project must include: 5 typewritten pages (not including a coversheet and a separate bibliography list), and a group presentation. List of Topics: Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Decision-Making, Peer Pressure, Stress, Peer Mediation Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Addiction Infectious Diseases: MRSA, STDs, HIV, AIDS, et. al.