Health & Anatomy Syllabus 2007-2008

Ms. Kathleen Kach

 Mission Statement: At Sutton High School, we are committed to providing a foundation on which all students have the opportunity to pursue academic excellence and personal development in a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment. 

Science Department Learning Expectations: The Sutton High School student….

                                                                             …is a problem solver

                                                                             …is a critical thinker

                                                                             …effectively uses technology

 Course Description: Health is the state of well being in which all the components of health (physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental) are in balance. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore and relate the various aspects of health. The first focus of the course will be to give students an understanding of the human body, the various systems, and their interdependence. The second focus will allow students the opportunity to explore and relate the various aspects of health. This information will identify risk factors allowing them to make informed decisions. The skills from this course will help students work toward improving their health and well being of themselves, their families, their friends, and society. This course is aligned with MCAS standards and Massachusetts Health and Biology Frameworks.

*This course contains material dealing with sex education. If you would like to review materials contact the school.

Textbook: Lifetime Health. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2004.

                  Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1993.

Content: The following topics will be discussed in this class: Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body, Growth and Development, Physical Activity and Fitness, Nutrition, Reproduction and Sexuality, Mental Health, Family Life, Interpersonal Relationships, Disease Prevention and Control, Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use/Abuse, Violence Prevention, Consumer Health and Resource Management, and Community and Public Health.

 Objectives: Students will be able to…              

 Student Expectations:

• 3 ring binder
• Covered textbook
• Courtesy and respect towards all
• Promptness to class
• Homework to be completed in a timely fashion

 Grading: Quarter Grades will be calculated using the following distribution.

• 20% Exams
• Advanced notice will always be given.
• 20% Quizzes
• Advanced notice will always be given.
• 20% Homework
• Homework will be reviewed daily, collected and graded occasionally, but expected always.
• Homework will be graded on a scale of a+, a, a-, a- - equating to the grades of 95, 85, 75, and 60 respectively.
• 25% Projects/Classwork
• 15% Class Participation/Journal
• Journals will be collected once a week.

 All make-ups will be expected within one week of return to class.

 Final Average:

• 90% Quarter Averages: The average of 4 quarter grades.
• 10% Final Exam Grade: The final exam will be given the last week of the school year and will include material from the entire school year.

 Extra Help: If at any time you feel as though you do not understanding a concept in the class do not hesitate to ask for extra help. My door is always open and I am willing to help when needed.

 Contact Information: e-mail: KachK@suttonschools.net

                                      Phone: 508-581-1640 x

                                      Room: C7

Signing below indicates that the terms and expectations above have been fully understood by the student as well as their parent/guardian and the student will fully participate in the class according to these guidelines.

Student Signature:_______________________________                          Date:________

Parent/Guardian Signature:_______________________                        Date:________