1. Introduction Health Issues Class/Internships August 25, 2010

2. Mr. Bednar’s Background Teaching and Coaching History Graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 1983 Graduated from CSUN Masters Program with Administration Credential 28 th year in Education (Bahamas, Santa Clara, T.O., MHS) 22nd year at Moorpark High School Retired from Boys Basketball Program at MHS after 18 years in 2006 Assistant Principal in charge of Athletics 2009-2010 Teacher/Activities Administrator/WASC Coordinator 2010-2011 Family My wife is a Reading Specialist and a 2 nd - 3rd grade teacher in Camarillo Daniel is an officer in the Navy serving in Afghanistan in Intelligence Katharine graduated from UC Santa Cruz is applying to Grad School Stephen is a sophomore at Moorpark College studying Biology Elizabeth an 11 th grader at Rio Mesa High School

3. What is The Health Seminar Class? Career Exploration College Exploration Issues Exploration Study of Health Issues Senior Project/Internship Field Trips Fun??????

4. 1 st Semester Portfolio Requirements Job Interview Self Recommendation Letter Resume College PowerPoint College Personal Statement Current Issue Presentation Career PowerPoint Project Monthly Timesheet Weekly Journals Internship Presentation Completed Portfolio

5. What will we study this year? Research different careers Research issues in the health field Read current materials Do health care activities Internships Share experiences Complete a Senior Project

6. What I want from your student… Your honest opinions. Your best work. Your constant effort. Your time after school or at lunch when they need help. Your cooperation.

7. What you will have at the end of the year if they do everything I ask… A broad knowledge of careers Real life experiences in the workplace An improved ability to present on an array of topics The self-satisfaction of having accomplished much more than the average MHS Student!

8. Grading This is a project based class. Each assignment will be given a total and scored appropriately. Grading Scale: –100-90% A –89-80% B –79-70% C –69-60%D –59-0%F

9. How to Contact Mr. Bednar MHS Direct: 805-378-6305 Email: Tbednar@mrpk.org Website: http://english-4cp- Bednar.mhs.groupfusion.nethttp://english-4cp- Bednar.mhs.groupfusion.net Please schedule a conference with the counselors if you would like to meet with me.

10. How can you Help? Talk with your student – Ask about their day. Encourage & Compliment – Be Supportive Encourage your student to get enough sleep and eat healthily. Help your child be responsible and independent

11. Thank you for coming! We are both here for the same reason: For your child to succeed