SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL
FIRST AID: RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES
David A. Drake
11132 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
859-960-0292
www.sk.kenton.kyschools.us
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,
Welcome to our class! The Health Education Department, in association with the
American Red Cross, is offering First Aid: Responding to Emergencies. The purpose of
the program is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary
to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until
advanced medical care arrives. The program content and activities will help participants
identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions, recognize emergencies and make
appropriate decisions for first aid care. Courses within the program teach the first aid
skills the citizen responder will need to perform. In addition, this program also
emphasizes prevention of injuries and illness, with a focus on personal safety and health.
Using a healthy lifestyles-awareness inventory, participants will assess their environment
and personal habits to reduce their risk of injury and illness.
In addition, this course provides consistent guidelines that enable the citizen responder to
give appropriate care, regardless of the type of emergency. Courses stress the basic steps
to follow in the case of an emergency, beginning with the most import step (the decision
to act) and help participants confront their fears of stepping forward to provide assistance.
Course content clarifies when and how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number, thus
eliminating the confusion that often causes delays in obtaining emergency medical care.
The following skills will be learned through the course of the semester: Checking an
Unconscious Victim, Conscious Choking, Rescue Breathing, CPR on an Adult, Child,
and Infant, Unconscious Choking, Adult AED usage, and Basic First Aid Skills.
DAILY CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS
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Daily Agenda
Pen and/or pencil (blue or black ink pen ONLY)
Paper
Folder for this class only
Large freezer bag (Ziploc style) to carry materials
Each student is required to supply the teacher with one, self-addressed stamp
envelope by the end of the semester for mailing of certification cards
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
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Respect yourself and your classmates (several hands on activities)
Respect equipment and clean properly
Listen when others are speaking or asking questions
Be prepared and ready to learn (all materials and assignments ready for class use)
Full participation in class
Follow all school expectations and guidelines
GRADING POLICY
A student’s grade will be determined with consideration given to daily performance
evaluation, cooperative learning (group activities and discussions), participation in class
and skills, special projects, and written exams.
TESTS:
40%
SKILLS TESTS:
30%
DAILY GRADES:
20%
PROJECTS/OTHER:
10%
*Daily grades will be comprised of homework, class work, skills practice, class
participation, and other projects assigned by the staff.
**In addition to these grades, a comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the
semester. The student’s semester grade will be calculated as 40% for 1st quarter, 40%
for 2nd quarter, and 20% for the final exam. Also, the final exam will serve as
certification testing through the American Red Cross.
ABSENCES & MAKE UP WORK
Regular class attendance is vital to academic success. In this class, being present is
ESSENTIAL. When you are absent, it is difficult to re-teach or make up any skills that
have been learned. The staff will work with you on a one-to-one basis for each absence.
However, this is not a privileged to be abused. Unexcused absences will not be “retaught”. For missed written assignments, one day will be given for each EXCUSED
absence.
FOLDER
Each student will be required to have a folder for this class to be used only in this class.
You will use this folder to keep all assignments, handouts, etc. in throughout the course
of the year.
FREEZER BAG (ZIPLOC STYLE)
Students are required to have a large freezer bag to hold all materials (gloves, gauze,
roller bandages, face shields, etc). Students will be given one set of these materials for
the semester. I do realize that some of the materials are perishable and may need to be
replaced AS WE USE THEM. You will not be given extra materials due to lost or stolen
items. In addition, these materials are not toys. THEY ARE NOT TO BE USED IN
OTHER CLASSES! BE RESPONSIBLE!!!!
CLASS PROCEDURES
 Walk into the classroom before the bell rings (tardiness will not be tolerated)
 Report to assigned desk before the bell rings (students not in assigned seat will be
counted tardy)
 Check the board for any beginning work, activities, or skill “set-ups”
 Participate fully in class
 Dismissal by Mr. Drake---NOT THE BELL!!!
 No candy, soft drinks, juice, chips, or bubble gum is permitted (bottled water is
permitted, but can be revoked)
 EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE TWO (2) HALL PASSES FOR THE
SEMESTER ONLY. NO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE
WITHOUT HIS/HER AGENDA.
REWARDS & CONSEQUENCES
Rewards:
Rewards are given for various reasons. Examples are: perfect test scores,
outstanding job on skills challenges, or going above normal expectations. Rewards
consist of Pioneer Pride certificates, hall passes, or bonus points.
Consequences:
Students NOT performing within class expectations will be
punished according to the classroom and school policies. Loss of hall passes, after school
detention, or parent-teacher conferences are examples of consequences depending on the
severity of the situation. Remember: THIS CLASS IS A BRANCH OF THE
AMERICAN RED CROSS, VERY LITTLE LATTITUDE WILL BE GIVEN.
We will make every effort to keep students and parents/guardians informed of student
performance. Parents/Guardians are also encouraged to contact us if there are any
questions or concerns. My voice mail number and email address is listed below and I
welcome your calls and interest in your student’s success! I look forward to an exciting
semester and working with the students at Simon Kenton High School.
Sincerely,
David A. Drake
Health and Physical Education
American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
859-960-0292
david.drake@kenton.kyschools.us
Please keep this letter for your records and return this page to Mr. Drake by the assigned
date.
I have reviewed the class procedures, expectations, and consequences with my student
and understand the class policies.
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Parent/Guardian’s Signature
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Student’s Name (printed)
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Student’s Signature
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Date signed