Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. How long is my student in health?
2. When does my student have the human growth and development (FLASH/AIDS/HIV) unit?
3. What do I do if I was absent?
4. What if i need extra help?
5. How do you stay in contact with families when you have so many students?

How long is my student in health?

Health is a trimester long class.  Students will have one 
trimester of health and two trimesters of fitness each year. 

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When does my student have the human growth and development (FLASH/AIDS/HIV) unit?

This unit is taught at the end of the trimester.  Mrs. Cotton 
will send out information in the school newsletter at least one 
month prior to teaching. Parents will then need to make an 
appointment with the office staff to view the curriculum and make 
a choice as to whether they would like to opt your student out.  
Students who are opted out will have an assignment that is 
designed to last for the duration of the health unit. (3 weeks) 

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What do I do if I was absent?

If you miss a health class you need to check the calendar on this 
website for missed work or ask Mrs. Cotton. Students are 
responsible for getting missed work and turning it in. Students 
have two days for each day they were absent to make up work.  
Please write "ABSENT" on the top of your homework. 

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What if i need extra help?

Make an appointment to stay after school with Mrs. Cotton so that 
she can provide the extra support you need.  

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How do you stay in contact with families when you have so many students?

In an effort to stay connected with parents and keep families 
updated regularly I send out monthly e-mails to parents regarding 
grade updates. These e mails will also include important 
activities and/or assignments/due dates that are coming up.  I 
also include class information in the core teams weekly 
newsletter as availble.  Class informatin can also be found in 
the school newsletter each month. Please feel free to e mail or 
call me directly throughout the trimester.  

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