Welcome To Back-to-School Night Health Education

Meet The Teacher The basics: I am a certified Health and Physical Education teacher and I started teaching in 2000. I am also married, and have two boys. My Favorites: Food – Really good peanut butter Book – Anything from Michael Connelly Activity – Ski/Mountain biking Movie – Minimalism Music - Coldplay Education: Hofstra University class of 1993. B.S in Exercise Science and Athletic Training Elmira College class of 1995. M.S. in Education Contact Information: mpollio@Ardsleyschools.org 914-295-5834

New York State Health Standards Health Education is required for New York State High School graduation (1) Personal Health and Fitness (2) A Safe and Healthy Environment (3) Resource Management How we meet those standards: Course Skills: Self and Relationship Management, Stress Management, Communication, Decision-making, Planning and Goal-Setting, Advocacy. Course Functional knowledge: Physical Activity and Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Sexual Risk, Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Family Life/Sexual Health, Unintentional Injury Prevention, Violence Prevention, and Other Required Health Areas.

Learning Activities: Students will be asked to participate in and complete Individual projects, current event research, cooperative learning group work, role-plays and improvisational skits, decision-making scenarios, and homework activities. Your health is determined more by what you do than what you know. Guest Speakers...

Sample activities: Family genogram 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Cell phone ticket week Monthly budget Birthday project Parenting Interview TV series – Brain Games CPR/AED instruction The Blue Zone’s challenge Parent/student quiz Movie – Forks over Knives Random acts of kindness Stress/gratitude journaling Olweus Bully Prevention

Class Procedures: Marking Period Grade is determined by tests (25%), homework (35%)and effort rubric (40%) (class behavior, lateness, participation and preparation) Student responsibilities It is your responsibility to make up any work I will not accept any late work Bring your binder and pen, pencil to every class Snacking or eating is not allowed Phones must be away at all times Use restroom before class, breaks are limited