9 th GRADE HEALTH Mrs. Hart I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

FIND A SEAT WHEREVER YOU WOULD LIKE… PIPE CLEANER FUNNNNN  Create something that represents who YOU are  Be prepared to share! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Get to Know Each Other …  Use the colored cards to create groups  Group up with people who have your colored card.  Groups will be answering questions to get to know your classmates better.  Introduce yourself once you get in your groups! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 4: 2 pink, 1 yellow, 1 green  Name 2 activities that you feel you are good at! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

SELF ESTEEM  Influences of self esteem  Positive  Negative  Self talk  Body image I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 4: 2 people of 2 colors  What stresses you out??  (Name at least 2 things)  What is your favorite activity to do in your spare time? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

STRESS  What stresses you out  Positive stress  Negative stress  How to manage stress  Stress relievers  Coping with loss  Suicide prevention I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 2: same colored card  What are some of you favorite “healthy” foods?  What are your favorite “junk” foods? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

NUTRITION  Food groups  “Choose My Plate”  6 Classes of Nutrients  Personal food analysis  Weight management  Fad Diets  Sugar board  Supersize Me  Eating disorders I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 3: 3 different colors  What was your favorite part of summer? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, & DRUGS  Tobacco  Cigarettes  Smokeless tobacco  Alcohol  Drinking and driving  “Drunk” goggles  Marijuana  Illegal drugs  Refusal skills  Drug research projects - websites I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 3: 2 of one color, 1 of another  What are you looking forward to this school year? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

RELATIONSHIPS & SEX EDUCATION  Dating/relationships  Reproductive system  Sexually Transmitted Diseases  HIV/AIDS  Contraceptives I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CLASS EXPECTATIONS  Respect others  Come to class prepared  Be positive  Be an active participant and learner  Cleaning RESPECT, EFFORT & PRIDE I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CLASS EXPECTATIONS  Follow school policies:  No food, gum, drinks (expect for water)  Cell phones in backpacks  Electronic devices allowed at teacher’s discretion I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

“TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL” NO I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

GRADING  100%-93% = A  92%-90% = A-  89%-87% = B+  86%-83% = B  82%-80% = B-  79%-77% = C+  76%-73% = C  72%-70% = C-  69%-67% = D+  66%-60% = D  59% or below = F I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

ASSIGNMENTS  Due on assigned day:  LATE WORK – 2 days = 70% credit; Half credit accepted for unit work until the unit test is given  Missed work:  YOUR responsibility to gather work  Check my website for HW documents  Ask for work at an appropriate time I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

 Check your grades online!!!  Use the teacher website!!! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES Entry Task Notebook  Bring a notebook and/or a binder to class and take out at the start of the period as well as your entry task sheet. We will do this every class period!  You will need to get a folder for assignments and you will need a planner/calendar! Task Sheet doc I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES  Turning in assignments  Place assignment in folder with name then the appropriate box (your period number)  Late work:  Turn in to box start of class  Write “late”  If you were gone, write “absent”  If you’re pencil breaks  Wait until an appropriate time I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES  Sign-out sheet & Hall pass  Used any time you leave the class  Bathroom use  Ask before using, sign out, take pass  Fire drill  Exit room, go to field  Line up alphabetically by appropriate number  Lock down- be as quiet as possible and close doors and windows. I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES  Seating  Will change throughout the semester  Sometimes assigned (be good)!  End of period  Do not pack up until announcement is made! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CLASSROOM CONSEQUENCES  Verbal Warning  May include:  Seat change  Conference with me…not fun!  Second Offence  Sign the book  Action plan, 30 min. after school, parental contact  Office Referral I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

QUESTIONS? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Mrs. Hart I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Who I Am Worksheet  Tell me a little about yourself!  Take your time and fill out the worksheet that is being handed out. Every section should be filled!  Feel free to make it colorful.  Pick two items off your sheet that you would like to share when we are finished.  Before class ends we will be turning this in as our first assignment! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CONTACT INFORMATION  Mrs. Hart   Check the website for class information!! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding