Fertitta Middle School. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS. HEALTH 8 2017-2018 MS Fertitta Middle School STUDENT EXPECTATIONS HEALTH 8 2017-2018 MS. TOWERY

Course Scope This course is designed to introduce students to the mental, physical, social, emotional, and environmental problems which individuals face in today’s society.

Course Scope The course will include concepts in achieving a healthy body and healthy mental attitudes. Other topics include body systems, health hazards, diseases, and safety.

Course Scope Human sexuality and AIDS education, within established guidelines, will also be included.

Course Goals Course goals are for students to comprehend and apply the information introduced and examined in class to real-life situations.

Grading Policy Grades will be posted weekly and can be viewed on infinite campus on a daily basis. Grades will be determined through Summative: test & projects Formative: in-class work & homework

Grade Break Down Summative 85% Formative 15% Assessments, tests and large projects. Formative 15% Classwork and homework.

Grading scale 89.5%-100% = A 79.5%-89.4% = B 69.5%-79.4% = C 59.5%-69.4% = D 59.4% & below = F Marks will always be rounded up at the end of each quarter

Semester Break Down 1st / 3rd quarter + 40% 2nd / 4th quarter + 40% Semester Exam + 20% Final Grade = 100%

Citizenship Citizenship grade will be determined by individual student behavior, following classroom rules, procedures, and the FERTITTA 15. Being an active participant in class is a large factor in earning your citizenship grade. You must take responsibility for your education!

Homework Homework assignments will be given once or twice per week. Each assignment should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. All assignments are to be neat, complete, turned in on time, and labeled with the proper heading.

See your signed acknowledgement sheet for late passes. Late Assignments Students are strongly encouraged to turn in all work on time and complete; therefore, NO late work will be accepted. For unforeseen emergencies, each student is assigned two quarterly late work passes that may be used to turn in an assignment one day late. See your signed acknowledgement sheet for late passes.

Absent Work Students who are absent are expected to meet with their teacher for missing work and assessments; these missed assignments must be completed and turned in within three (3) days after returning to school from an absence.

Assessments Test and quizzes will be given throughout the semester for the student to show mastery of the content. The policy on retakes will be discussed prior to the first assessment.

Classroom Rules & Procedures For Health Class Ms. Towery’s Classroom Rules & Procedures For Health Class   (Initial on each line as the rules are explained)

Classroom Rules & Procedures I will follow the FERTITTA 15 I will be: Respectful Courteous Scholarly Responsible ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures Every day I will bring supplies to class: paper, pens, and pencils. ___ Initial on line I will always write in grammatically correct and complete sentences. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I will only write in blue or black ink or pencil and use only white lined note paper ___ Initial on line I will wait my turn to speak and I will speak respectfully to the teachers and others. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I will stand when I speak, I will speak in complete sentences and I will track the speaker. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I will be an active participant in class; I will take responsibility for my education! I understand that this is a large factor in determining my citizenship grade. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I will be to class on-time and will use the restroom during passing. ___ Initial on line I will not use my cell phone in class. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I have 3 days to turn in absent work. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I understand that sharing my work or copying someone’s work is the same thing as CHEATING! Both papers will be taken and will receive a NC for that work. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I know I need to save all of my health notes in a binder or folder for the entire semester. ___ Initial on line I know that Ms. Towery dismisses the class, not the bell. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I will turn in my work on-time, completed, neat & presentable. I understand that if Ms. Towery can’t read it, she won’t grade it. ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures Students are given 2 late passes per quarter that they may use ONE DAY after the due date Pass 1 / 1st quarter Pass 2 / 1st quarter Pass 1 / 2nd quarter Pass 2 / 2nd quarter

REMIND.com Remind.com is an application that will allow your teacher to send important information regarding class through text messages. Your cell phone number will not be shared and you cannot reply to the text.

Step 1: Send a text message to 81010 Step 2: Type the following message and send: Period 1: @ek86f Period 2: @kag42 Period 3: @d9778 Period 4: @4akf9 Period 5: @3ka8k Period 6: @23c28b

Contact Info Ms. Towery DLT937@interact.ccsd.net 799-1900 ext.3824

Classroom Rules & Conduct Tour of room Cell Phones IPods Heads on desk Stand/Speak/Track

Classroom Rules & Conduct Bathroom breaks Water Trash Sharpen pencils Tissue Tardies

FIRE DRILL 1. You will hear a loud beeping sound 2. Stop whatever it is that you are doing 3. Walk out of the classroom quickly & quietly 4. Turn right, right, and right (In the direction of the front parking lot) 5. Stand together as a class on the front curb

Shelter in Place Drill 1. There will be an announcement that we are having a “shelter in place” drill. 2. Stay in the classroom and continue doing what you where doing. 3. If you are not in the classroom, go immediately into the closest classroom.

Ms. Towery's PET PEEVES

Proper Heading Last Name, First Name Date Period Top right-hand corner

___ Initial on line Proper Heading Smith, Sally September 9, 2014 Period 2 Proper Heading ___ Initial on line

Classroom Rules & Procedures I will bring my agenda book (planner) to class every Monday. ___ Initial on line