Contemporary Health Issues Parent Letter - Fall 2017
Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s),
Throughout the next 9 weeks, your child will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of Contemporary Health Issues. Some units, topics, and discussions will be teacher initiated; others will be student driven. As a result, there is no way to predict everything that will be covered however; the majority of topics (but are not limited to) will fall under the categories listed on the back of this sheet.
I cannot emphasize enough, this is an upper level class and the topics we cover can be very sensitive in nature. If you have any hesitation on the maturity level of your child, or their ability to learn, participate in discussions, and/or act appropriately when it comes to the topics listed below, feel free to withdraw them from the course.
Please sign below stating that you have read the syllabus and understand your child will participate in discussions and research relating to the topics listed on the back of this form, and possibly some additional topics brought forth by students throughout the quarter. In addition, you agree to guest speakers that will visit throughout the quarter and are at the discretion of the teacher and administration. Also, if you could provide an email address I could contact you at if I have any questions or concerns, it would be greatly appreciated. An addition part of the course includes participation in student created videos that may be published on a Deerfield Facebook and YouTube site. These videos will be Public Service Announcements and/or informational videos on various topics in an effort to educate and advocate on the subjects being discussed.
Lastly, students will be creating an online magazine and are responsible for writing their own Contemporary Health Issue articles. This can be found at: https://sites.google.com/a/deerfield.k12.wi.us/contemporaryhealth/ Please take a look in a couple weeks!
Thank you,
Mrs. Klein
kleinp@deerfield.k12.wi.us
Student Name: ___________________________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________
1. Emotional and Social Health
2. Drug Use and Abuse
3. Disease Prevention
4. Alcohol Use and Abuse
5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Preventing Pregnancy
6. Lifestyle Diseases
7. Dating, Commitment, and Marriage
8. Suicide Prevention
9. Mature Life, Aging, and Death
10. Advocating for Their Own Health and Others
11. Bullying
12. Sexuality
13. Steroid Abuse
14. Legalization of Marijuana
15. Drunk Driving and the Law
16. Birth Control Methods
17. Prescription Drug Abuse
18. Gambling Addictions
19. Internet Safety
20. Social Networking
21. Dangers of Alcohol
22. Self-Injury
23. Gender/Sexual Identity
24. Illegal Sex Behavior, Sex Trafficing, Pornograhy
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