Student Name:
Teenage Issues
Class Description & Guidelines
Mr. Scioli
bscioli@umasd.org
Class Expectations:
Each student is expected to act in a manner that is conducive to learning for all students. Students
have the right to a safe, comfortable learning environment where they are able to reach their potential.
Student responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Be on time for class
Active participation
Be respectful to other people’s opinions, feelings, and property
No hats or hoods worn in class
No eating food (excluding water)
No sleeping in class
No use of unapproved electronic devices (I-pod, cell phone, etc.)
Bring 3-ring binder, notebook, pen/pencil to each class.
Consequences:
Excessive violations of rules can lead to any of the following
1. Warning
2. Isolated from group
3. Email or phone call home to parents/guardian
4. Before or after school detention
5. Referral to assistant principal
Grades:
1. Passing this course is required for graduation.
2. Your grade will be based on following items throughout each marking period.
a. Notebook, Journal and/or Blogs
b. Test/Quizzes
c. Classroom Assignments, Participation, & Attitude
d. Projects or Major Assignments
3. If absent, students are responsible for all missed work and assignments within allotted time
given by teacher.
4. Work that is considered late will not receive full credit.
5. No work may be made up for a skipped class
Class Requirement:
There is no textbook assigned for this class. Therefore, students will receive numerous handouts,
articles, and worksheets throughout the semester. Students are required to keep all material for review
and study preparation. Notebooks will be checked and graded throughout the marking period. All
students should bring the following to each class:
1. Three ring binder to keep all materials and documents throughout semester.
2. Notebook to write class notes
3. Pen/pencil
Course Description:
The majority of the class will be conducted through discussions (small and large group), in-class group
work/projects and self-discovery.
Units and content to be addressed:
 Surviving High School
o Peer Pressure
o Bullying
o Fitting in
o Body image
 Violence & Conflict Resolution
o Communication skills
o Decision making
o Safety & Injury Prevention
o Basic First Aid
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Nutrition
o Obesity
o New Food Pyramid
o Portion Control
o Food Labels
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Human Growth & Development
o Reproductive System
o Abstinence and other Birth Control
o Sexually Transmitted Diseases
o Teen Pregnancy
o Dating & Relationships
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Smoking & Tobacco
o Tobacco products and general information
o Nicotine & addiction
o Short and long term effects
o Health risks
o Ways to kick the habit
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Alcohol & Drugs of Abuse
o Underage drinking
o Binge drinking
o DUI
o Alcohol abuse
o Illegal drugs
o Effects on the body
o Health Risks
***Parents/Guardians*** Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns
about the content of this course or if you have concerns about your child. The best method to contact
me is through email at bscioli@umasd.org
Please review the class guidelines with your parent/guardian and this sheet back signed by the
following date:______________________.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Email address
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Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print)
Daytime Phone Number