Deerfield Middle School
Health Education
Course Description and Philosophy
- Middle School Health Education will prepare students to:
- Understand concepts related to personal health promotion and disease promotion
- Practice behaviors to promote health, prevent disease, and reduce health risks
- Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health
- Demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and services
- Analyze the impact of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health
- Demonstrate the ability to use effective interpersonal communication skills to enhance health
- Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, school, and community health
- 7th Grade Health is a class designed to teach students the skills needed to exhibit a healthy lifestyle that encompasses physical, mental, and social health. It is my job, as the instructor, to facilitate learning opportunities for students to gain competence in all the above listed areas.
Health Topics
· Learning About Your Health
· Taking Responsibility For Your Health
· Physical Activity and Fitness
· Food and Nutrition
· Personal Health and Consumer Choices
· Mental and Emotional Health
· Social Health
· Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence
· Tobacco
· Drugs and Alcohol
· Human Growth and Development
· Understanding Communicable Diseases
· Non-Communicable Diseases
· Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Guest Speakers
· Jacquie Schuh, AODA Coordinator—Alcohol & Other Drugs, Suicide Prevention
· Dr. Stevens, Dean Care Clinic—Human Growth & Development
· Sue Maldony, St. Mary’s Hospital—Tobacco
· Tammy George, F/CE Teacher—Shaken Baby Presentation
Classroom Expectations
· These materials need to be brought to each class:
o Pencil
o Notebook or Loose-Leaf Paper
o Binder or Health Folder
o Planner
· Students will be expected to be in the room by the time the tardy bell rings.
· Students are to sit in assigned seats throughout class.
· No backpacks, food, or drinks are allowed in the classroom, only water is allowed.
· All cell phones, Ipods/MP3 players, and any other electronics are to be turned off and remain in their locker.
· Students are expected to participate in all class activities and discussions.
· To leave class for the bathroom, drink, or locker, students must have a pass.
· When students are absent, it is THEIR responsibility to find out what they have missed in class and to make up all work.
· Students are expected to be respectful of others and not disrupt the learning of any other students.
· During discussions, be open-minded, caring, honest, and always agree to disagree.
· Be respectful of school property, learning materials, and technology.
Grading Policy
· 30% Overall Grade, Formative Assessment: assignments, journaling, class participation
· 70% Overall Grade, Summative Assessment: presentations, projects, quizzes, tests
Grading Scale:
93% - 100% = A
90% - 92.9% = A-
87% - 89.9% = B+
83% - 86.9% = B
80% - 82.9% = B-
77% - 79.9% = C+
73% - 76.9% = C
70% - 72.9% = C-
64% - 69.9% = D
60% - 63.9% = D-
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