Health 2: 2014-2015
Teacher:
Email:
Mr. Buettner (Mr. B)
cbuettner@destinyhigh.com
Course Description
Welcome to Health 2! In this class you will continue and build upon the health information you learned in Physical Health &
Fitness. Topics include: Resolving conflicts and preventing violence, drug use, diseases and disease prevention, safety and
injury prevention, and CPR training. We will be moving quickly and covering quite a bit of material. As a class, we will learn
to work individually and cooperatively to achieve common goals.
Student Expectations
1. Students are expected to show respect to everyone and everything in the classroom. This includes you, your
classmates, your teachers, school property, HPE equipment.
2. Students are expected to come prepared to class. (Writing Utensils, Paper, Notebook, etc.)
3. Students will learn the importance of living an active and healthy lifestyle.
4. Students will turn in all assignments, quizzes, and tests on time.
5. Students will participate in class discussions.
6. Students will not use electronics during class.
7. Students will not eat during class.
Grading Policy
Students will be graded in a variety of ways with different forms of assessments:
1. Do Now: At the beginning of every class, students will come into the classroom and work on the assigned “Do Now”.
This assignment will be posted on the board. Students are expected to come into class quietly and begin working
immediately.
2. Assignments: Assignments include all class work, homework, quizzes, “Do Now” activities and exit slips.
3. Quizzes: At the end of each chapter, students will be given a quiz to assess their knowledge of the material. Quizzes may
be in the form of traditional assessments, essays, or presentations.
4. Unit Tests: At the end of each unit, students will take a test covering the entire unit. Most units consist of 3-4 chapters.
Students are not allowed to use notes, study guides, or “Cheat Sheets”.
5. Notes: Students will be REQUIRED to take notes during class. Each student’s notes will be checked off at the end of
lecture. Students who do not complete sets of notes will be given zeroes for the assignment.
6. Final Exam: Students will be given a cumulative final exam that will cover each of the chapters covered in class.
7. Attitude/Cooperation/Participation/Effort: In class, students are expected to follow the rules, show respect, participate
in class discussions, put forth maximal effort, have a positive attitude, and cooperate with classmates. Students who fail
to show these characteristics will lose points on a daily basis. Examples of ways a student can lose points: Being
disrespectful in class, using electronics during class, being disruptive, talking when you are not supposed to, etc. This
portion of your grade can help or hurt your grade in a significant way.
8. Exit Slip: At the end of each class period, students will be given an exit slip that MUST be completed before leaving
class. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade, lunch detention, or after school detention.
9. Competencies: Competencies include: (1) Health Fair Project, (2) Chapter 9 Test, (3) Unit 7 Test, (4) Unit 8 Test, (5)
Unit 9 Test, (6) CPR Skills Test
Competencies
To better assess the students understanding of the standards covered in each course, students will complete
approximately 6 competencies: 3 will be based on traditional assessments and 3 will be comprised of projects and/or written
assignments. Each competency is expected to be turned in on the assessment due date. If the student fails to meet that
deadline, the competency will be deducted by no more than 10 percentage points. Each competency must be completed for
each class in order for students to receive credit for the course. A student who does not receive mastery (80% or higher) on a
given competency will be required to continue working to achieve mastery within the grading period of the given semester.
A student who continuously fails to meet mastery on the competencies will find it difficult to achieve success in the course.
Correcting Competencies
Students are given unlimited opportunities within the grading period of the given semester to correct their
competencies in order to achieve mastery of the particular standard. Below describes how corrections can be made:
TRADITIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Once a student has taken the initial traditional assessment they may attempt to correct the assessment to achieve
mastery. Each attempt at correction offers the student a chance to receive ½ the available credit as long as the newly selected
answer is correct and a correction rationale for the answer is provided. Students will only be expected to correct the questions
that were answered incorrectly and may use textbooks, notes, and reviews to answer the questions at the teacher’s discretion.
Students may not seek help from other students. Correction attempts must be completed in the presence of the classroom
teacher.
PROJECTS
Once a student has submitted the final version of their project they will have unlimited opportunities to revise and
redo the project until mastery is achieved. Each time a revised project is submitted it must be in “final draft” form and will
be regarded using the project rubric.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
Once a student has submitted their final draft of their written assignment they will have unlimited opportunities to
revise and edit their written assignment until mastery is achieved. Each time a revised assignment is submitted it must be in
the form of a final copy and will be regarded using the project rubric.
Grade Weights
1. Competencies: 50%
2. Assignments: 25%
3. Final Exam: 25%
Academic Integrity
According to the Destiny High School handbook:
 First Offense: Student will receive a zero on the assignment.
 Second Offense: Student will receive a zero on the assignment and a mandatory parent meeting must occur for the
student to be eligible to receive credit for the course. Additionally, the student may be placed on
behavioral/disciplinary probation.
 Third Offense: Student will fail the course.
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Movie: Contagion
Week 4
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 24
Week 8
Chapter 20
Chapter 9
Week 3
Chapter 20
Week 7
Week 2
Introductio
n
Week 6
Week 1
Course Outline
Chapter 25
Chapter 25
Chapter 27
CPR Training
Chapter 21
Chapter 23 & 24
Week
10
Health Fair Project
Week
9
Week 5
Chapter 19
Final Exam Review
Chapter 26
Absences / Illness / Injuries / Make up work
ABSENCES: Students are required to make up all missing work. For however many days a student is out of class,
is generally how many days a student will have to finish and complete any missing assignments. Homework
assignments turned in late will only receive partial credit (20% deducted for each day late).
Parent Notes: Parent notes excusing a student from class because of illness/personal reasons/injuries are accepted;
however, all missing work/assignments are still REQUIRED to be made up.
Parent/Guardian Initials ___________
Student / Parent Acknowledgement:
I, ___________________________, (student name) have read and understand the expectations and rules outlined
in this syllabus. I know what is expected from me in class and I will do my best to fulfill the expectations. I also
understand that if I do not follow the rules outlined in this syllabus, I am solely responsible for the consequences
that follow.
Student Signature ____________________________________ Date________________
I, and my student named above, fully understand the expectations and rules of this classroom. I understand that if
my student fails to meet these expectations that he/she may be disciplined in accordance with the Destiny High
School handbook. I understand that if issues arise that I may be called by the teacher to discuss these issues.
Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________ Date______________
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
In the spaces below, please include the most up-to-date contact information.
Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________
Parent/Guardian Phone # _____________________________________  Cell  Home
Best Time to Call: ____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Email Address: ___________________________________________
(Please write as clear as possible. Providing your email address will allow you to receive updates on your student’s
grades.)
Providing an email address will provide parents or guardians the opportunity to have weekly grade reports emailed.