Health Syllabus
Spring 2005: Mrs. Willis
Description of Course:
Welcome to Health. The main goals of this class are to acquire, interpret, and understand basic knowledge of health information. With this newly gained information, you will then be able to make wiser decisions about your body's health and your surrounding environment.
California State Standards:
1) Personal Health
2) Nutrition
3) Individual Growth and Development
4) Family Living
5) Substance Abuse
6) Communicable and Chronic Diseases
7) Consumer and Community Health
8) Injury Prevention and Safety
9) Environmental Health
Grade Assessment:
Tests = 33 % Homework = 33 % Class work/Projects = 33 %
Grade Ranges:
89-100 % = A 79-88 % = B 69-78% = C 55-68% =
D 54% and lower = F
Classroom Policies:
-Please, keep all food and drinks, except for water, outside the classroom.
-You will need a lab folder for this class. In this folder, the class syllabus will be stored, as well as all lecture notes, homework assignments and laboratory activities.
-Please remain in your seats unless given permission to move out of them. We will be working in lab stations, and movement causes accidents.
-Bathroom breaks will be permitted. However, ask to go during appropriate times, such as during break or when you are done with your activity. Inappropriate times would be during lecture or when lab instruction is occurring.
-Try to attend as many classes as possible. The more you attend and participate, the more you will succeed in Health.
-If you miss a class, the assignment or make up work will be due the following day you return. You can always find out what you missed by asking a friend in the class, asking me before or after class, or checking the class website. Please, try to refrain from asking me during class. Late work is not accepted.
-Any cheating in the class will be reported to the dean as well as receiving a zero on the assignment.
-Last but not least, be respectful to all members of the class, including myself.
Class Website and Tutoring:
-Our class website is www.geocities.com/hotspur311 . At this website you can access:
-Please, take advantage of this website. If you are sick,
finding out what you missed is a click away! If you need to contact me, my
email is [email protected]
-Tutoring is available! I am free
anytime during lunch or nutrition in A8. To ensure that I will be there, tell
me before you are coming.
Downtown Magnets High School
Homework and Class work
Rubric
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Assignment
Completeness |
All items attempted |
Most of Items Attempted |
At least ½ of the items
attempted |
Less than ½ of all items
attempted |
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Accuracy |
All items are correct |
Most of the items are
correct |
Between ½ and 3/4 of items
are correct |
Less than ½ of items are
correct |
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Demonstrated
Knowledge |
Shows complete
understanding of the questions, mathematical ideas, and processes. |
Shows substantial
understanding of the problem, ideas, and processes. |
Response shows some
understanding of the problem. |
Response shows a complete
lack of understanding of the problem |
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Requirements |
Goes beyond the requirements
of the problem |
Meets the requirements of
the problem |
Does not meet the
requirements of the problem |
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Legibility |
Legible handwriting,
typing, or printing |
Marginally legible
handwriting, typing, or printing |
Writing is not legible in
places |
Writing is not legible |
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Title,
Background, Problem (Purpose), and Hypothesis |
Shows complete
understanding of all 4 objectives . 1 point is given for each area if
completed. Total: 3 pts. |
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Materials and
Procedure |
Materials and Procedure section
clearly present. They are nicely represented and easy to read. 1point for
each area completed. Total: 2 points |
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Data |
Data is clearly present.
There are graphs and tables. Total: 2 pts. |
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Conclusions and
Analysis |
Conclusion and analysis
present. All questions in conclusion prompt are answered and are correct.
Total: 3 points |
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Neatness,
Grammar, and Adherence to Format |
Lab is free of errors, and
is neat and in order. **Bonus Points Awarded |
Dear Parents:
Welcome to Health! My name is Amber Willis and I am your son/daughter’s Health teacher. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I am currently enrolled in the graduate program at Cal State Northridge. This is my fourth year teaching at Downtown Magnets High School, and I am looking forward to another great year with your son/daughter.
This is a rigorous semester-long class that will fulfill your student’s Health requirement for graduation from high school We will be investigating a variety of topics from stress to STD’s. And, we will perform many laboratory experiments and class projects to help master the topics.
The grade breakdown for the class is as follows: 89-100 % = A, 79-88 % = B, 69-78 % = C, 55-68 % = D, and 55 % and lower = F. Students will be graded on tests, labs, homework, and class work. Homework will be given every night.
As an aid for parents, I have created a class website: www.geocities.com/hotspur311. This website can be accessed to check for homework assignments as well as class activities and lectures. Grades and attendance will also be posted on a bi-monthly basis. Please, feel free to use the website with your son/daughter as much as possible.
If you have any questions or comments about the class, please email me at [email protected]. My conference period is during 1st period. Also, if you would like to volunteer in the classroom or in the school, contact me for the arrangements. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Amber Willis
(213) 481-0371 ext. 5172
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