RIVER TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

HEALTH SYLLABUS
2015-2016
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INSTRUCTORS: S. Anderson, D. Brock, J. Dauenhauer, K. Dunn, J. LeBel, J. Lee,

andersons@fultonschools.org, brockd@fultonschools.org, Dauenhauer@fultonschols.org,
dunnk@fultonschools.org, lebel@fultonschools.org, leej1@fultonschools.org
TEXT: TEEN HEALTH, Mary Bronson Merki, PhD
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will integrate a variety of health concepts, skills, and behaviors to plan for
their personal health goals. These include prevention of disease and chemical addiction for the promotion of a
healthy lifestyle. Students demonstrate confidence in their knowledge and skills. They see themselves as
having a role in creating a healthy lifestyle for themselves as individuals, for their families, and for the larger
community. These students will engage in promoting health in their community.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Personal Health and Wellness, Mental and Emotional Health, Safety and First Aid, Violence Prevention,
Nutrition, Tobacco, Alcohol, Marijuana, and Drugs, Body Systems, Disease Prevention, and Sexual Health.
SUPPLIES
Composition Notebook, Dry Erase Markers, Clorox Wipes, Hand sanitizer, & Tissues
ASSESSMENT
Tests
Projects
Daily Work

30%
30%
40%

GRADING SCALE
A
90 and above
B
80-89
C
70-79
F
69 and below

HELP SESSIONS
Students needing extra help, or who need to complete work missed, may meet with their Health teacher
on Monday mornings from 8:15 until 8:50. Please make arrangements in advance and receive a pass.
ABSENCE MAKE-UP PROCEDURES
Upon returning to school following an absence, it is the students responsibility to contact the teacher to
request make-up work. The students must complete make-up work within five days. If the absences exceed
five days, then the make-up time will be appropriately extended.
LATE WORK
The student is responsible for turning in any late of assignments. Student assignments turned in late
will receive a deduction of 10 points per day. After the 5th day, the assignment will not be accepted and the
student will receive a zero.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
The student agenda is the primary tool in parent/school communication. Please help reinforce what is
done at school by expecting your child to have something written in the space provided for each subject every
day. Please call the school or write in the agenda if you wish for us to contact you. For many of you, Email is
the easiest method of communication. Feel free to contact any of us with questions or concerns you may
have. (andersons@fultonschools.org, brockd@fultonschools.org, dauenhauer@fultonschools.org,
dunnk@fultonschools.org, lebel@fultonschools.org, leej1@fultonschools.org)

DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to follow all River Trail school rules as outlined in the student agenda in the
Fulton County Code of Conduct and Discipline Handbook. All students will be held accountable for their
actions.
Three minor violations of ANY of the following will result in a private detention.
Not following class directions or rules
Abusing property
Inappropriate physical contact with another student
Disrespect teachers or other students
Disruptive behavior
Tardy to class
Violations of a serious nature will result in an office referral.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The Fulton County Board of Education has always expected its students to practice academic honesty. The
Student Academic Integrity policy states: The Board of Education regards academic honesty as a cornerstone
of its educational mission. Cheating will not be tolerated in this school system. Examples of cheating, e.g.,
copying or borrowing from another source and submitting it as ones own work; seeking or accepting
unauthorized assistance on tests or assignments; altering or forging grades, grade books, progress reports,
report cards, adult signatures or other academic records; fabricating data, signatures, or resources; providing
or receiving test questions in advance without permission; working collaboratively with other students when
individual work is expected; and any other examples that the school wishes to include. Please see page 2 of
the student handbook for consequences.
PROVISION FOR IMPROVING GRADES (RECOVERY)
A student who has a low (73 or below) or failing cumulative grade may ask the teacher for opportunities to
improve his/her grade when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a
legitimate effort to meet all course requirements, including attendance.
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