 “Students shall not use, display or turn on cellular phones, video phones, or electronic devices during instruction time except when a teacher uses these devices for instructional purposes. The consequences for inappropriate cell phone use are:  1 st offense – Saturday School  2 nd offense – 1 Day of ISS  3 rd offense – 2 Days of ISS

 To encourage students to assess their attitudes and behavioral patterns towards health, and to help them understand the impact their choices will have on their well-being both today and in the future.  To enhance student learning using “Cornell” notes, time management, organization, and student responsibility.

The purpose of this course is to teach students how to adjust and adapt to the challenges of adolescence. Also, to provide more opportunities for students to be organized, challenged, think critically, succeed, and make connections using strategies. In addition, this course helps students recognize and avoid health risks. Instruction in anatomy, reproduction, STD’s/HIV/AIDS will be provided to students. Should you have questions or should you wish to preview personally any of the materials, please contact your child’s health teacher. As required by state law, parents have the option to exclude their child from human sexuality and HIV/AIDS lessons. If this is your wish, you must notify the principal in writing. It is our hope that parents and guardians will take this as an opportunity to discuss these topics with their children. Parents are the first to provide guidance to their child in these areas. We strive to thoughtfully and carefully enhance this guidance. THIS COURSE MEETS STATE REQUIREMENTS

Health Choices, Decision Making Skills, Goal Setting, Time Management, Mental and Emotional Health, Your Personality, Stress Management, Emotional Problems, Tobacco, Drug Abuse, Alcohol, Infectious Diseases, AIDS, STD’s, Cancer, Heart and Artery Disease, Pairing Commitment and Marriage, Conception and Parenting, Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) as required by the state of Georgia, and CPR Certification.

 ACADEMIC POLICY:  A  B80-89  C  D  F 69 and below

15% - P.S.1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention  Chapters 1,2,16,17,18,25 25% - P.S. 2 Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on healthy behaviors P.S. 3 Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and products and services to enhance health  Chapters 3,4,5,6,7,8,13 25% - P.S. 4 Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks P.S. 7 Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks  Chapters 12.20,21,22, ADAP 20% - P.S. 5 Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. P.S. 6 Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.  Choosing the Best Journey P.S. 8 Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health CPR 15% - Final Exam

- Students who are absent or tardy must make up missed assignments - Worked missed and not made up within one week will receive a “0.” - It is the student’s responsibility to make up tests and to ask for work that they have missed.

1. Be prompt to class!! (Meaning: DON’T BE LATE) You are expected to go to the restroom, get your books, etc. between classes. Harrison High School tardy policy will be used. 2. No eating or drinking in the classroom with the exception of bottled water. 3. Please be considerate of others. Everyone’s opinion is important. 4. Come prepared to class everyday with your textbook, spiral notebook, three ring binder, a writing utensil (black/blue ink and #2 pencil for tests), and paper. 5. Cheating will result in an automatic ZERO on the test or assignment, a mark of unsatisfactory in conduct, and a parent contact.