Health 101 Class Syllabus

2014-2015

Mrs. Mann

Mr. Johnson

Office: Room 305

Phone: 686-8100 ext. 3624
kelly.mann@weldre4.k12.co.us

Office: Room 301

Phone: 686-8100 ext. 3641
kevin.johnson@weldre4.k12.co.us

Mrs. Schmidt
Office: Girls Locker Room
Phone: 686-8100 ext. 3642
elizabeth.schmidt@weldre4.k12.co.us

Ms. Acuff
Office:Room 224
Phone: 686-8100 ext. 3639
ashley.acuff@weldre4.k12.co.us

Course Description
Transitioning into high school can be both a scary and an exciting time. Health 101 will focus on the Transition,
Organization, and Planning skills needed to be successful in high school and beyond. This class will also prepare
students to function optimally as students, global citizens, and workers who demonstrate personal responsibility for
their own personal health and fitness through an active, healthy lifestyle that fosters a lifelong commitment to wellness.
The yearlong course will assist students in navigating their first year of high school and the myriad of challenges that
exist, while also providing academic support and mentorship from teachers. Todays world has exploded with physical,
mental, and social influences that affect not only learning in school, but also the lifelong health of the citizens that
Windsor High School is preparing for graduation. Students will work to meet the state standards outlined in the
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CHPE) State Standards.
Required Materials
1 3-Ring Binder
Tab Dividers
Spiral Notebook
Pen or pencil
WHS Planner
Health Binder
Each student will need a 1 3-ring binder with tab dividers. This binder will be expected to be brought to class every
day and it will be checked often for usage of planner, daily free write, and grade tracker. All Health 101 handouts and
materials for the entire year will need to be kept in this binder.
Grading
Your grade will be calculated using the following weighted grading categories.

Participation 25%
Class Assignments 25%
Test/ Quizzes 25%
Projects 25%

Respect

No foul language! It is disrespectful and offensive to me and others

When someone is talking, please listen
If what youre doing, saying, etc. bothers me or someone elseplease stop it!
Insubordination (disobedience to authority) of any form results in administrative action.

WHS Tardy Policy

Prompt attendance is a key component to academic success. Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class
period. If you are tardy to class, you must report to the Attendance Office for a tardy slip to be admitted to class. The
teacher and/or administration may institute additional consequences including lunch detention, after school detention,
etc. for students whom are repeatedly tardy to classes.

Absences
Unexcused

No credit!!!

Talk to me beforehand for prearranged absences

Use ELO for getting make-up work.I will be happy to help out during ELO!!
Check class website for handouts, worksheets, etc.

Excused

Other Issues

Phone and Device Policy:

Please use proper Cell Phone etiquette and use of Devices will be encouraged at times.
Refer to the student handbook for other issues not covered.

WHS POLICIES
While in school and attending school sponsored events, your appearance should reflect good taste and decency.
Clothing that is too revealing, contains references to alcohol or drugs can distract from or interfere with the instructional
program or image of Windsor High School.
Students are not permitted to wear hats, bandanas or any other head covering, including having the
hood up on a shirt or sweatshirt
Clothing must cover underwear, midriff, buttocks, lower back, and chest (covered when standing
upright). Tank tops, spaghetti straps, or strapless tops are not allowed to be worn in school. Exposed back
and low necklines are not acceptable for school.
Clothing made of see through materials or torn clothing may not expose underwear, midriff, lower
back, or chest.
Short shorts and short skirts are not allowed in school during the school day. Skirts and shorts must
be at least mid-thigh length.
Clothing that displays profanity, gang references, sexual innuendoes, and drug, tobacco, or alcohol
references will not be permitted.
Any jewelry or accessories that could be used as a weapon will not be allowed (i.e. spikes, etc.).
Clothing that is pre-approved for a school sport or organization will be allowed with administrative
permission.
Students who choose to violate the dress code will be asked to turn their shirt inside out, put on other clothes, or take
off the unacceptable item. If a student does not have a substitute item of clothing, one will be provided by Windsor
High School. Failure to comply or multiple violations will result in disciplinary action.
Colorado Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Standards
2. Physical
and Personal
Wellness

1.

Analyze the benefits of a healthy diet and the consequences of an unhealthy diet

2.

Analyze how family, peers, media, culture, and technology influence healthy eating
choices
Demonstrate ways to take responsibility for healthy eating

3.
4.
5.
6.
3. Emotional
and Social
Wellness

4. Prevention

Use a decision-making process to make healthy decisions about relationships and

sexual health
Support others in making positive and healthful choices about sexual activity

1.

Develop and maintain the ongoing evaluation of factors that impact health, and modify
lifestyle accordingly
Analyze the interrelationship of physical, mental, emotional, and social health

2.

Set goals, and monitor progress on attaining goals for future success

3.

Advocate to improve or maintain positive mental and emotional health for self and others

1.

Comprehend concepts that impact of individuals use or nonuse of alcohol or other drugs

and Risk
Management

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Analyze the factors that influence a persons decision to use or not use alcohol, tobacco,
and other drugs
Develop interpersonal communication skills to refuse or avoid alcohol, tobacco, or other
drugs
Develop self-management skills to improving health by staying tobacco, alcohol, and
drug-free
Analyze the factors that influence community and societal beliefs that underlie violence,
and describe relationships, attitudes, behavior, and vulnerability to violence
Analyze the underlying causes of self-harming behavior, harming others and steps
involved in seeking help
Identify the emotional and physical consequences of violence, and find strategies to deal
with, prevent, and report them
Access valid information and resources that provide information about sexual assault
and violence
Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal communication skills and strategies to prevent
violence
Advocate for changes in the home, school, or community that would increase safety