School: White Plains High School (E-215)
Teacher: Ms. Nikki Lee
Course: Health Education
E-mail: nikkilee@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Health education instills in students the knowledge and skills needed to examine options for making
responsible health-related decisions.
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Health Education is required for New York State high school graduation
The New York State Learning Standards for Health focus on: (1) Personal Health and Fitness,
(2) A Safe and Healthy Environment, and (3) Resource Management.
My goal is to facilitate lifelong learning and foster health literacy skills—effective communication,
critical thinking, self-directed learning, and responsible citizenship
Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS): Reading & Writing Standards for Literacy
Learning Experiences
Topics
-Health and Wellness
-Nutrition
-Emotional Health
-Mental Health & Self-Esteem
-Violence & Abuse Prevention
-Stress Management
-Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
-Pregnancy & Childbirth
-Abstinence & Contraception
-HIV/AIDS
-Global health
Class Rules and Procedures
Marking Period Grade
50% Test average
20% Homework average
10% Project average
20% Class performance
-Differentiated & technology-based instruction
-Projects
-Guest-speaker/multi-media presentations
-Current events/games/cooperative learning
*LATIC: Access my teacher webpage to find
out more information.*
Final Grade
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40% 1 Quarter
40% 2nd Quarter
20% Final Exam
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
-Daily quizzes/polls/advanced test notice
-SCHOOL POLICY: you earn a zero (0) if you
cut a quiz or test.
-A missed quiz/test/homework must be made up
immediately (the next day)
-10 point deduction for late work
Student Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities Cont…
It is your responsibility to obtain missed work!
Do utilize my webpage regularly!
Check for assignments and new information
Late work will not be accepted after the next day.
Ten point deduction. If you’re absent, check my
webpage for the daily homework assignments.
Frequent absences will have a consequence
and may affect your grade.
Read required books & all reading materials
“If your electronic device is in sight, it
will be given to your administrator!”
–Ms. Lee
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated.
Absolutely no food allowed in the classroom.
Drinks will only be accepted.
An on-line copy of the textbook is available on my district webpage.
Health Class Supplies:
- 2 two-pocket file folders
- 1 package of loose-leaf paper
By checking this box and initialing the spaces below, I certify that both my parent/guardian and
I have read and understand the rules, engagement, and course expectations of Ms. Lee’s Health class.
_________________Parent/Guardian’s Signature ________ (Student’s Initials) ______ (Today’s Date)
Remind.com Class Codes:
*Parents/guardians, please feel free to sign up for Remind.com to receive alerts. Use the same code
that corresponds with your child’s class period.*
Class Period
Period 1
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Period 8
Class Code
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