Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Course Syllabus
Course Name: Health class with Mr. Grine
Instructor: Andrew Grine Contact Time: 9:42-10:23 Phone Ext: 1115
Grading Policy
Grading Policies:
Classroom Assignment Lessons 50%
Tests/Quizzes 25%
Projects/Participation 25%
Tests/Quizzes: quizzes and end of unit tests on Schoology.
Projects: One project per quarter. These projects may be in small groups or individual. Class time will be given for projects, but unfinished projects must be completed for homework. Final product produced through Schoology.
Class Work & Participation: Consists of daily journals, surveys, group discussions, pair/shares on Nearpod and Microsoft Teams.
Attendance: YOU MUST SIGN INTO MS TEAMS MEETING EVERY CLASS!!!!!
Synchronous Instruction: Quarter 1 we are meeting LIVE periods 1-5 on ACE Days, and LIVE periods 6-8 on BDF Days. You are expected to log in through our Microsoft Teams link for every LIVE class. The link is posted on our Schoology pages as the first item you see.
Asynchronous Instruction: Quarter 1 we are working independently periods 6-8 on ACE Days, and periods 1-5 BDF Days. Students will be responsible for signing into Microsoft Teams and typing their name in the chat box. Students may also use this time to ask questions regarding independent work as this time is designated for office hours. If a student misses their sign in time they may send a notification to me in Schoology.
Homework Policy
Grading Policies:
Classroom Assignment Lessons 50%
Tests/Quizzes 25%
Projects/Participation 25%
Tests/Quizzes: quizzes and end of unit tests on Schoology.
Projects: One project per quarter. These projects may be in small groups or individual. Class time will be given for projects, but unfinished projects must be completed for homework. Final product produced through Schoology.
Class Work & Participation: Consists of daily journals, surveys, group discussions, pair/shares on Nearpod and Microsoft Teams.
Test Policy
Grading Policies:
Classroom Assignment Lessons 50%
Tests/Quizzes 25%
Projects/Participation 25%
Tests/Quizzes: quizzes and end of unit tests on Schoology.
Projects: One project per quarter. These projects may be in small groups or individual. Class time will be given for projects, but unfinished projects must be completed for homework. Final product produced through Schoology.
Class Work & Participation: Consists of daily journals, surveys, group discussions, pair/shares on Nearpod and Microsoft Teams.
Quiz Policy
Grading Policies:
Classroom Assignment Lessons 50%
Tests/Quizzes 25%
Projects/Participation 25%
Tests/Quizzes: quizzes and end of unit tests on Schoology.
Projects: One project per quarter. These projects may be in small groups or individual. Class time will be given for projects, but unfinished projects must be completed for homework. Final product produced through Schoology.
Class Work & Participation: Consists of daily journals, surveys, group discussions, pair/shares on Nearpod and Microsoft Teams.
Projects
Course Outline
Health Education 9-12 Syllabus
Teacher: Mr. Grine
Contact Information:
#304 Hutchinson Central Technical High School
256 S. Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
Room:
Phone Number: (716) 816-3888 x1115
Email: agrine@buffaloschools.org
Materials:
Pen or Pencil
One subject notebook or composition
Fully charged Laptop
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of health and wellness.
Course Goals and Objectives:
At the completion of the course, students will demonstrate:
1. The knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and establish life-long healthy behaviors.
2. Recognize the causes and circumstances behind health risk factors and the
connection to lifestyle choices.
3. Examine and practice specific life skills that promote social, emotional, and physical wellness.
4. Analyze and evaluate media/social influences, health information, and products for validity and reliability.
Course Content:
What is Health?
Abstinence, Personal & Sexual Health
Emotional & Mental Health
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Pregnancy, STD & HIV Prevention (Reducing the Risk)
Tobacco, Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention
Violence & Injury
5-Week Detailed Syllabus *****THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Week 1: 9/8-9/11
Introduction to Health
Rules/Expectations
Technology troubleshooting
Assignment:
Chapter 1 L1 What is Health
Chapter 1 L2 Influences on your health
Week 2: 9/14-9/18
Assignment:
Chapter 1 L3 Talking Charge of your Health
Chapter 1 Review for Test PDF File
Week 3: 9/21- 9/25
CHAPTER 1 TEST (30 MC)
Chapter 2 Making Healthy Choices
L1 Building Health Skills
L2 Making Decisions and setting goals
Week 4: 9/28-10/2
Nutrition and Health
L1 Food in your Life
L2 Carbs/Proteins/Fats
L3 Vitamins/Minerals/Water
Week 5: 10/5-10/9
Tobacco