Welcome

Ms. Levin’s 7th Grade Health Class

Communication Vista Middle School Webpage http://www.vistamiddle.org Email michele.levin@vistamiddle.net Conferences Parent letters and notes Vista Agenda Phone Calls Texts

Health is a combination of complete mental, physical, social, and emotional well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Physical Mental/emotional Social The Health Triangle Mental/Emotional

We will study Health and Wellness Physical Activity and Fitness Nutrition Mental and Emotional Health Relationships Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence

We will study Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs Personal Health Growing and Changing including male and female reproductive systems risk reduction strategies Diseases Personal Safety The Environment and Health

For more information Growing and Changing including male and female reproductive systems risk reduction strategies

Expectations Be responsible for their behavior at all times Be trustworthy and respectful of classmates and not tease or share personal information about others Be thoughtful when listening to classmates, the teacher and when sharing opinions Be on time, prepared and ready to work everyday Be a hard worker and do your best Be a good Vista Middle School student and follow school rules

Grading 30% Class work 10% Homework 30% Quizzes and Tests 30% Projects

Work Most work done in class. If you need more time to finish the work advisory tutoring home Students who receive a grade lower than a C may make corrections and/or improvements to raise their score to a C.

Grading Scale 100 – 90 % = A 89 – 80 % = B 79 – 70 % = C 69 – 55 % = D under 55 % = Fail

Late Work Students who are absent must see Ms. Levin when they return to school to receive the missing work. Late work from an excused absence can receive full credit if completed within a week. Other late work is discouraged but will be accepted with a drop of one grade. For example, a B would become a C. No late work from the first 10 weeks of the semester accepted after the 10 week report card.

Homework Given about once a week. Posted on our class website. Homework can be finishing class work projects independent studying for tests and quizzes

Work Habits and Cooperation Students receive an E (excellent), S (satisfactory), or U (unsatisfactory) in work habits and cooperation. The work habits grade is based on quality of completed work, effort, meeting deadlines Cooperation is based on the student’s ability to work well with classmates and follow classroom expectations

Tardy Policy Be in your seat, doing your warm up by the time the tardy bell rings. We follow the Vista Tardy Policy Excessive tardies can result in after school detention.

Materials Pens, pencils, eraser A folder or binder to take handouts home A book of your choice for silent sustained reading (SSR) Colored pencils, washable markers (optional) If you are unable to get any of the class materials, please let me know on the signature page.

Please return this page to Ms Please return this page to Ms. Levin by: ___________________ It is worth 10 homework points. I have read the Health 7 Guidelines for Ms. Levin’s class. I will be an active and respectful participant in our class. I understand that I can meet with my teacher to talk about my progress when time permits before, during, or after class or after school as long as I schedule an appointment ahead of time. I also know that I can reach my teacher on her school email with any concerns or questions I might have. Student Name (please print): ________________________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________ Student Signature Date I/We _________________________________ have read the above statement and Ms. Levin’s Health 7 Guidelines. (Parent/Guardian Name) I understand the Health Guidelines and will help my student be successful in this class. ___________________________________________ __________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date How do you prefer that I contact you? ___ phone ___ email ___ note with student Best Phone Number(s): _____________________ or _________________________ Best Time to Call: _________________ Parent/Guardian email:_________________________________________ Do you have any questions or concerns that I can help with? _______________________ _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________