Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy
2014-2015 Course Expectations
Course: Health
Instructor: Chase Billington
Contact information:
799-4710, ext. 3218
clbillington@interact.ccsd.net
Course Scope and Goals:
This course examines the intricate relationships between the structural and physiological
functions required for the mental, physical, social, and emotional wellness. Topics include decisionmaking, wellness, nutrition and physical activity, body systems, substance use and abuse, communicable
and non-communicable diseases, violence prevention, safety, and consumer health. Sex education and
sexually transmitted infectious disease education, within established guidelines, is an integral part of this
course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all
cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral
part of this course.
Goals
- To apply effective decision making skills in situations affecting the human body.
- To examine how genetic factors, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices
determine personal wellness.
- To apply proper nutrition and physical activity practices to everyday life.
- To develop an understanding of various social, emotional, and mental health
concerns found in today’s society.
- To investigate the various health resources and agencies available in the community.
- To examine the biological and socio-economic impacts of substance use and abuse.
- To analyze how communicable and non-communicable diseases and possible
treatments affect human body systems.
- To analyze the structures and functions of the endocrine and reproductive systems
with emphasis on related diseases and disorders and review of possible treatments.
- To identify the various contraceptive methods with an emphasis on abstinence.
- To recognize the early signs of pregnancy and explain the need for early prenatal
care.
- To describe the changes which occur in the developing baby and mother during
pregnancy.
- To examine the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatments of various sexually
transmitted infections including HIV.
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- To demonstrate knowledge and skills needed for injury prevention and care of
minor injuries.
- To develop environmental health awareness and consumer health literacy.
- To identify health-related career opportunities.
Textbook: Prentice Hall Health, 2010, Pruitt, Allegrante, and Prothrow-Stith
Course Materials:
- Pencils
- Pens
- Notebook specifically labeled: Health
- Textbook (will be used in class only)
- Colored Pencils
- Markers
Grading Policy:
Tests and Quizzes
Class work
Homework
Participation
45%
25%
10%
20%
Semester Grading Scale
45% 1st or 3rd Quarter
45% 2nd or 4th Quarter
10% Final Exam
Grading Scale
A
B
C
D
F
100-90%
89-80%
79-70%
69-60%
59% and below
Late work Policy:
Homework is expected to be turned in on the day it is due. Students should not turn in assignments late.
If an assignment is turned in after its due date, the grade will be penalized 10% for every day it is late.
Assignments will only be accepted up to five days following the due date, unless alternative arrangements
are made with the teacher.
Makeup Work:
The teacher shall provide an opportunity for a student to make up missed work due to any absence, and students
shall be held accountable for the work. When a student is absent, the educational experiences lost during that
absence might be irretrievable because the instruction and interaction in the instructional setting cannot be
duplicated through makeup work.
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Per CCSD Regulation 5113 After any absence, a secondary student is required to initiate contact with the
teacher(s) to obtain appropriate makeup work within three school days immediately following the absence.
Once contact has been made with the teacher(s), specific makeup work must be completed and returned to the
teacher(s) within a reasonable length of time, to be determined by the teacher and communicated to the
student/parent or legal guardian. The makeup work must be returned to the teacher(s) by the specified due date
if it is to be acknowledged. Students shall be allowed a minimum of three (3) days to complete makeup work.
School sponsored activities are not a valid excuse for missing class work. It is the responsibility of the student
to ensure that work is turned in on time. Since school sponsored activities are preplanned, please make
arrangements to turn your work in early if a problem may arise.
Citizenship Policy:
See the rubric below:
Outstanding
Satisfactory
Punctuality
Always on time
Honesty
Displays integrity
Two or fewer
tardies per quarter
Displays integrity
awareness
Neutral attitude
towards others
when working in
teams
Team
Player/Assists
Peers

Student
Involvement




Willing to assist
peers when asked
Willingly
participates in
team projects
Contributes to
classroom
discussions,
projects, or
demonstrations
Asks questions
Brings materials
daily



Occasionally
contributes to
classroom
discussions,
projects, or
demonstrations
Will answer
questions when
prompted to do
so
Brings
materials on a
daily basis
Needs
Improvement
Three or more
tardies per quarter
Integrity
compromised
Lethargic attitude
towards others
when working in
teams


Does not
participate in
classroom
discussion,
project, or
demonstrations
Neglects to
bring materials
on a daily basis
Unsatisfactory
Dean’s referral for
tardies per quarter
Cheating infraction
Unwilling to assist
others when asked.
Resists team work


Refusal to
participate in
classroom
discussion,
project, or
demonstrations
Rarely brings
materials
Behavior expectations:
All students are expected to behave appropriately while at school, on the bus, or at any extracurricular
activities. In order to guarantee a successful learning environment for all students, the following school-wide
discipline plan has been formulated. It is based on the expectation that:
· No student will interfere with teacher instruction.
· No student will interfere with another student’s learning.
· No student will engage in any behavior that is not in his/her best interest or in the best interest of
others.
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When students engage in inappropriate behavior, a progressive discipline plan will be followed that will include
firm, fair, and consistent action. Depending on the infraction, the discipline may include:
·
Warning
·
Parental Contact
.
Required Parent Conference
·
Suspension
Students may be subject to a range of disciplinary actions based on the nature of the infraction, the number and type
of behavioral referrals, and the frequency at which the student is referred for disciplinary action. Students and
parents are responsible for reviewing the CCSD Student Behavior Guidelines (available on line at CCSD.net. type in search student behavior), and the Student Handbook.
Depending on severity of the student action, the teacher may send the student to the Discipline Office at any time.
TARDY POLICY
Students are expected to be in the class and seated when the tardy bell rings including first period. Students
have four minutes to pass from one class to another. There is no warning bell. Students arriving late to school
for any reason will be marked tardy.
If the student is more than 30 minutes late to any class period, the student will be marked absent. If the
student is late due to a medical appointment, the parent/guardian must provide documentation to the attendance
clerk when the student arrives on campus.
If the student needs to use the restroom, the student must arrive to their next classroom first, and then obtain
permission/restroom pass from the instructor.
Students tardy to class will be subject to the following discipline:
First Infraction
Verbal Warning
Second Infraction
Parent Contact by Teacher
Third Infraction
Required Parent Conference (RPC-A)
Fourth Infraction
Required Parent Conference (RPC-T)
Fifth Infraction
Suspension
Cheating/Plagiarism/Code of Honor: CCSD requires every student and parent/guardian to sign a Code of
Honor the first week of school. There is a clear expectation that all students will perform academic tasks with
honor and integrity, with the support of parents, staff, faculty, administration, and the community. The learning
process requires students to think, process, organize and create their own ideas. Throughout this process,
students gain knowledge, self-respect, and ownership in the work that they do. These qualities provide a solid
foundation for life skills, impacting people positively throughout their lives. Cheating and plagiarism violate the
fundamental learning process and compromise personal integrity and one’s honor. Students demonstrate
academic honesty and integrity by not cheating, plagiarizing or using information unethically in any way.
Consequences: (Depending on the scope of the infraction)
 First Infraction: Counseling Referral , Documentation in Deans' Office, Loss of Credit for Assignment,
"U" in Citizenship and possible Required Parent Conference (RPC)
 Second Infraction: Required RPC, Loss of Credit for Assignment, "U" in Citizenship and possible
Suspension
 Third and Fourth Infraction: Suspension, Loss of Credit and possible Referred to Zone School
Graphic Material statement: Due to the curriculum that will be covered in the program classes, the class
content and materials may be of a mature and graphic nature. All content and materials are subject
to parental review by contacting VTCTA at 799-4710 and making arrangements with the instructor.
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Please complete this page, remove from packet and return to
school by September 6, 2013.
Occasionally your child will be asked to view movies that are used to supplement the
curriculum. Most of these videos are “G” rated—for general audiences; some films
however, are rated “PG”—parental guidance suggested. In order for your son or daughter
to view a movie, your permission must be given. Please indicate your preference, sign
and date this form below.
I give my child permission to view “PG” rated films.
I do not give my child permission to view “PG” rated films with the understanding
that
an alternative assignment will be given.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________
Date: _________________________
Acknowledgement of Course Expectations
Health Education
We have read and discussed the course description and expectations.
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Student’s name [last, first]
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Student’s Signature
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Parent Name
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Parent Signature
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Home phone
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Work/Cell phone
Email Address: _______________________________________________
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