Student Expectations

Health 10                                                                    

Mr. Buscaglia 

Mr. Lopardi 

Miss Rumschik

ATTENDANCE:  Students are expected to attend all classes. Please notify your teacher in advance for an excused absence if possible. (school activity/athletic event, music lesson, field trip, academic testing, doctor/dentist appointment or illness)

BE ON TIME:  Students should be in their seats when the bell rings!

                                If you’re late to class without a pass expect detention after school.

BE PREPARED:  Students need the following items every class!

1. Health Textbook
2. Pen/ Pencil
3. Binder with paper OR notebook and folder

ASSIGNMENTS:  Students must hand in all assignments on time.

1. Late work accepted at teacher’s discretion or with a penalty.
2. When possible students should arrange to make up missed work           during tenth period.
3. All assignments are to be neat with the following heading:

                                                  Name:                        Class Period:

                                                  Date:                          Homework:                                                  

ABSENCES:  It is the students’ responsibility to make up any missed work in a timely manner. Excessive unexcused absences will affect your grade. Each marking period you can earn 20pts. toward your participation grade which will be averaged in with your quarterly grade.

TEXTBOOK:  All books have to be covered with a non sticky cover. Textbooks are new this year. Lost or stolen books will be replaced by the student at a cost of $75.00.

STUDENT CONDUCT:  Be respectful and polite to others at all times. Students do not have the right to interfere with the learning process of their peers.

LAVATORY & LOCKER:  Emergencies only please. If you need to be excused you must have a pass and sign out from class.

CLASS DISMISSAL:  The teacher will dismiss the class. Students are expected to remain in their seats until the bell.

GRADES:  10 week grades will be determined by total point accumulation of homework, quizzes, tests, and other written work.

   Final average will be: 80% two marking periods (semester)

                                        20% Final Exam

-          There will be no exemptions from the Final Exam

-          Students must successful complete Health which is a state mandated requirement for graduation.

UNITS:  1. Introduction

2. Understanding Our Health and Wellness
3. Communication and Decision Making
4. Mental Health: Stress, Anxiety, Depression & Suicide Prevention
5. First Aid and CPR
6. Fitness: Exercise, Nutrition and Sleep
7. Reducing Our Risk of Cardiovascular Disease & Cancer
8. Substance Abuse: Tobacco, Alcohol & Drugs
9. Human Growth and Development

(RAP) Resources for Adolescent Problems~ Guest Speaker Series

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Health Teacher:   Mr. Buscaglia      Mr. Lopardi    Mrs.Johnson

Student Name: _______________________________         Period: ________

Student Signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Parent/ Guardian Name: _______________________________    (Print)

Parent/ Guardian Signature: _______________________________________

-          Cell phone #  ________________________

-          Email ______________________________