7 th Grade Health Wellness & Integrated Skills, First Aid, Relationships, Drugs & Alcohol

Classroom Rules See poster

Consequences 1 st Offense: Verbal Warning 2 nd Offense: Detention after school. 3 rd Offense: Telephone call home and a detention after school. Every infraction following the 3 rd will result in a telephone call home along with a written referral to Mr. Hough

7 th Grade Course Outline Grading : Tests and quizzes = 40% Tests can consist of fill-ins, multiple choices, matching and short answer responses. You will receive prior notice before any test. Quizzes can be given at anytime!

Grading: continued… Class work = 30% Homework/Worksheets: All assignments must be completed to receive full credit. Complete means that all questions are answered and all directions are followed exactly. Failure to do this will result in loss of credit. Active Participation: This means that when you are given a task, your sole focus is to complete that assignment, no exceptions. If we are doing a group activity, your discussion or work is centered on that activity only!

Grading: Continuing…. Class Project(s) = 30% Potential Topics may Include but not limited to: Keynote iMovie Podcast Journal Letter Cartoon Current Event Paper

Do Now: Draw the following in your notebook and fill in the arrows

What did you come up with? Have you seen this before? What does the completed shape mean to you? Define Health Define Wellness

 Physical Health… is the condition of your body.  Mental Health… is the condition of your mind and the expression of your feelings.  Social Health… is the quality of your relationships with others. 3 Areas of Health

What is Health??? a state of complete physical, mental, and social well- being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO)

Wellness defined! Wellness has been described as the active process through which the individual becomes aware of all aspects of the self and makes choices toward a more healthy existence through balance and integration across multiple life dimensions (Corbin, Lindsey, Welk, & Corbin, 2002; Hermon & Hazler, 1999; Hettler, 1980; Lent, 2004; Ryff & Keyes, 1995; Witmer & Sweeney, 1992).

Wellness: is the pursuit of your best possible health and well-being List some steps a person can take to achieve wellness