WAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH - HEALTH 8 (J241- no prerequisite/.25 credit/10 weeks)
Course Syllabus Mrs. Gehlert
Mission Statement:
WJHS Mission Statement: “To provide a safe, varied, and supportive learning
environment by establishing partnerships with school, home and community in
order to encourage all students to succeed, work to their highest potential,
have good attendance, respect, responsibility and a positive attitude.”
In addition, in my class, I uphold the Wappingers Central Schools'
philosophy:
"Our purpose is to prepare humane critical thinkers, decision makers and
problem solvers."
Note: This course is State mandated.
8th grade Health is the study of life skills that allows students to succeed
in school and in the community by promoting their personal health and
development. Class will be building upon the 7th grade curriculum and
exploring some new issues with greater depth and discussion.
Teacher Information:
Name: Tammy Gehlert
Phone #: 298-5200
Email: tammy.gehlert@wappingersschoools.org
Website: www.teacherweb.com/ny/wjh/mrsgehlert
Topics:
Mental Health Communicable diseases
Social/communication skills Sexually Transmitted Infections
Drugs and Substance Abuse including HIV/AIDS
At-Risk Behaviors
Textbook: (1999). TEEN HEALTH (Course 3): Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Resources: Internet
Supplies:
Note packet (provided one time)
A writing
utensil
A binder for packet and additional loose-leaf paper
Grading and Quarter 2 due dates:
Article Summary 1 …11/30
Decision Making 1 …12/4
Life Skills Project …. 12/7
DBQ………………... 12/9
Decision Making 2…. 12/21
STI Project…………. 12/23
Article Summary 2 … 1/25
Decision Making 3 … 1/25
Drug Project …………1/27
Projects (60 pts) Assignments (30pts)
Life Skills Assessment (20pts) Article Summ (4 pts)
STI Project (20pts) Article DBQ (10pts)
Drug Project (20pts) Article Summ 2 (4 pts)
DM Scenario 1 (4 pts)
DM Scenario 2 (4 pts)
DM Scenario 3 (4 pts)
Participation (10pts)
Parent signature(s) * Due date may change as unexpected events
Notebook check (such as assemblies,etc) may occur.
Class Participation New due dates will be posted in the classroom.
Classroom rules:
1. Students will act in a responsible manner and abide by the rules
outlined in the student code of behavior.
2. Students will be trustworthy and respectful of their peers and not
gossip (or tease) about information shared in class.
3. Students will show care and be respectful of their peers when
expressing their opinions.
4. Students will be respectful of their peers and teacher by listening
attentively when others are speaking.
5. Students will exhibit good citizenship, including refraining from
defacing school property. (ex. writing on desks and in textbooks)
Expectations:
1. Students are expected to complete assignments/projects in the time
allotted in class. Students who need extended time or who were absent need
to see me. Failure to turn in an assignment, regardless of the reason ,
will result in a zero for that assignment.
2. Students are expected to be on time to class, prepared to learn, and
working to the best of their ability. This is reflected in the
participation grade.
3. Students are expected to return grade sheets with parent signatures
(or an email reply to emailed reports, when a parent email is provided).
These notices are sent out about the 5th week of the quarter, and again
about the 8th week.
Student Signature_______________________________________
Date_______________
Parent Signature
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Health 8 Date_________
Student’s name_________________________________________________________
Parent Signature_____________________________________
Parent phone number(s):____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Parent email:___________________________________________
