Mr. Greg Sill » Wellness

Wellness

Class Overview

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the physical, mental, social, emotional, and career aspects of health.  An emphasis is placed on the importance of making positive health-related decisions and incorporating good personal health habits that lead to a higher quality of life.  Content areas include: Mental and Emotional Health, Mental Disorders, Stress Management, Communication Skills, Drugs and Alcohol, Nutrition, First Aid and Safety, Disease Prevention/Human Sexuality, and Parenting.  Students will be evaluated through peer teaching and demonstrations, individual and group work, cooperative activities, written and oral examinations and presentations, and research reports.

 

Grade(s): 10

Prerequisite: none

Credit: 0.5

Classroom Rules & Procedures

 

BE PROMPT

  • Arrive to class on time or have a written pass from a teacher.

    **Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.

BE RESPECTFUL

  • Show respect for oneself, classmates, and any adults in the classroom.

    **Refrain from talking/making noises while the teacher or another student is speaking; avoid put-downs and horseplay, etc.

BE PREPARED

  • Bring planner, notebook/folder, pens/pencils, and any other materials needed daily.

    **Always maintain previous homework/classwork assignment's in folder; make-up missed work when you are absent. 

    **Remember, it is the student's responsibility to communicate with the teacher in order to make-up any missed work.

BE RESPONSIBLE

  • Participate in a positive and constructive manner in class activities.

    **Stay on task; 5 minutes on hall pass; avoid cheating on both tests and homework; please sit quietly and pay attention, no heads on the desks (be an active listener), etc.

BE COMPLIANT

  • Follow all school policies regarding hats, cell phones, dress code, eating/drinking in class, etc.

    **See Student Planner for specifics.

 

CONSEQUENCES

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Written warning
  3. Detention with the teacher
  4. Parent notification/office detention

Detentions are to be served either before school, 7:00am - 7:30am or after school, 2:20pm - 3:00pm within 2 days of the assignment depending upon the nature and/or severity of the situation. Failure to serve a personal detention will result in serving an administrative detention.