9 th GRADE HEALTH Ms. Pritchard I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PIPE CLEANER FUNNNNN  Create something that represents who YOU are  Be prepared to share! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Get to Know Each Other …  Use the colored cards to create groups  Group up with people you have not been with  Groups will be answering questions to get to know your classmates better.  Introduce yourself once you get in your groups! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 4: 2 pink, 1 yellow, 1 green  Name 2 activities that you feel you are good at! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

SELF ESTEEM  Influences of self esteem  Positive  Negative  Self talk  Body image  ABCs of Me I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 4: 2 people of 2 colors  What stresses you out??  (Name at least 2 things)  What is your favorite activity to do in your spare time? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

STRESS  What stresses you out  Positive stress  Negative stress  How to manage stress  Stress relievers  Coping with loss  Suicide prevention I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 2: same colored card  What are some of you favorite “healthy” foods?  What are your favorite “junk” foods? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

NUTRITION  Food groups  “Choose My Plate”  6 Classes of Nutrients  Personal food analysis  Weight management  Fad Diets  Sugar board  Supersize Me  Eating disorders I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 3: 3 different colors  What was your favorite part of summer? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, & DRUGS  Tobacco  Cigarettes  Smokeless tobacco  Alcohol  Drinking and driving  “Drunk” goggles  Marijuana  Illegal drugs  Refusal skills  Drug research projects - websites I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Group of 3: 2 of one color, 1 of another  What are you looking forward to this school year? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

RELATIONSHIPS & SEX EDUCATION  Dating/relationships  Reproductive system  Sexually Transmitted Diseases  HIV/AIDS  Contraceptives I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CLASS EXPECTATIONS  Respect others  Come to class prepared  Be positive  Be an active participant and learner  Cleaning RESPECT, EFFORT & PRIDE I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CLASS EXPECTATIONS  Follow school policies:  No food, gum, drinks (expect for water)  Cell phones in backpacks  Electronic devices allowed at teacher’s discretion I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

“TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL” NO I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

GRADING  100%-93% = A  92%-90% = A-  89%-87% = B+  86%-83% = B  82%-80% = B-  79%-77% = C+  76%-73% = C  72%-70% = C-  69%-67% = D+  66%-60% = D  59% or below = F  Extra credit will be given to students who keep a class notebook throughout the semester! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

ASSIGNMENTS  Due on assigned day:  LATE WORK – 2 days = 70% credit; Half credit accepted for unit work until the unit test is given  Missed work:  YOUR responsibility to gather work  Ask for work at an appropriate time I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

 Check your grades online!!!  Use the teacher website!!! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES  Entry Task Sheet  Bring sheet each day and take out at start of period  You will need a planner/calendar! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES  Turning in assignments  Place in appropriate box  Late work:  Turn in to box start of class  Write “late”  If you were gone, write “absent”  If you’re pencil breaks  Wait until an appropriate time I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES  Sign-out sheet & Hall pass  Used any time you leave the class  Bathroom use  Ask before using, sign out, take pass  Fire drill  Exit room, go to field  Line up alphabetically by appropriate number I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

PROCEDURES  Seating  Will change throughout the semester  Sometimes assigned (be good)!  End of period  Do not pack up until announcement is made! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CLASSROOM CONSEQUENCES  Verbal Warning  May include:  Seat change  Conference with me…not fun!  Second Offence  Sign the book  Action plan, 30 min. after school, parental contact  Office Referral I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

QUESTIONS? I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Ms. Pritchard I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

Personal Coat of Arms  Tell me a little about yourself!  Must be pictures – NO words, letters, or numbers  Have fun and be creative! 1. What are three things that you would like to do before you die? 2. If you won the lottery ($100 million) how would you spend it? 3. What has been your happiest moment in the last year? 4. What do you see yourself doing 15 years from now? 5. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one thing would you want to have with you? 6. What are you hoping to learn about this semester in health? 7. Name 3 adjectives most describe you? (Use words on this one!) I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding

CONTACT INFORMATION  Ms. Pritchard   Check the website for class information!! I will use communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others and I will use listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding