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Health Science I          

Central Academy of Technology and Arts

Shonna Black, M.Ed, BSN, RN, NCSN

Email: shonna.black@ucps.k12.nc.us

Course Description:

This course uses advanced investigative approaches to the study of human and social sciences as related to medicine and health care. Emphasis includes the language of medicine, body chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and the current and futuristic study of diseases and disorders.  Skills in science, mathematics, health, and social studies are reinforced in this course.  Biology, Algebra I, and Health Education are recommended prerequisites.                                      

Grades: The following scale will be used to determine grading.

40%                   Tests (Unit, Mid Semester)

20%                   Quizzes

30%                  Classwork/ Class Participation / Homework / Projects

10%                  Labs / Notebook checks / Reviews

 

Grading Scale

100-90

A

89-80

B

79-70

C

69-60

D

59-0

F

 

Grading: I update my grade book regularly. If you see a 1 this signifies that you can still make up the assignment (think of it as a place holder). If there is a 0, this signifies that you may no longer make up the assignment.

Canvas: Many assignments will be submitted on Canvas.  Assignments may be submitted in a variety of ways including uploading files, typing into text boxes, and sharing Google documents/presentations.  Students will be shown how to submit assignments on Canvas as well as create a shared Google folder for submitting Google documents and presentations on Canvas at the beginning of the semester.  Individual assignments will indicate which method of submission  is expected.  If students need a refresher or have questions, they can access the Canvas Student Guide for specific instructions.  It is the student's responsibility to ensure assignments are submitted on time and to contact the instructor if there is a problem.

 Canvas tips on uploading files    Canvas uploading tips-1.pptx

*****Please note that student activity is logged while in Canvas. This includes a log of student activities during on-line tests and quizzes.  Students are not allowed to leave the testing window during assessments.  Doing so is considered cheating and will be handled as set forth in the CATA handbook.

Resources

Classroom Rules

  1. Be respectful at all times to your teacher, classmates and school.  
  2. ONE VOICE at a time.  Respect teacher, classmates by paying attention, no side conversations while someone is speaking.
  3. No food is allowed in class.  Drinks in closed containers are permitted; NO GLASS WATER BOTTLES.
  4. We are in a lab setting therefore there will be absolutely no brushing hair or applying makeup.
  5. If you use something in class, please return it to its place.  Keep your work space clean.
  6. Bring all classroom materials and a good attitude to class with each day.
  7. Be in your seat, ready to learn when the bell rings.
  8. Do wear required clothing on lab days; this is a safety requirement. There is also no eating, drinking, or horseplay.
  9. Do not speak out of turn. Raise your hand if you would like to speak.
  10. Remain in seat until the teacher dismisses you.
  11. Classwork and projects will often be completed in groups.  Participation is required, and individual grades will reflect this.

 

Cell phones, iPods, Mp3 players or electronic devices of any kind are prohibited from the class.

Cell phones will be placed in "THE CELL BLOCK" during class. They can not be taken out until the end of class. 

Bathroom policy : Students should use the restroom before or after class. In the event that a student needs to use the restroom they will need to take a pass with them. Students are to sign in and out. Student are asked to wait until after the teacher assigns the lesson before asking to use the restroom.  If a pattern occurs or students are abusing their privilege, the parent/guardian will be contacted. If the behavior continues this could result in being escorted to the restroom by administration. 

Academic Integrity/Honor Code:

In an effort to increase the student’s critical thinking skills, they will be frequently asked to complete projects or assignments, perhaps even in groups. When working in groups, it is still the expectation that each student should complete their own work and not copy another student’s work. “Googling” and copying/pasting material from online or elsewhere is absolutely unacceptable and constitutes a violation of the school’s honor code, unless the source is being cited elsewhere in the document. Assignments should always be in the student's own wording. Per the CATA code of conduct in the student handbook, an honor code violation will result in a grade of zero and a parent contact.

Late work

Homework, projects, lab assignments, etc. are due according to the canvas set due date. Assignments not turned in on time will drop 1/2 credit the first day and zero the second day. If there are special circumstances/absences that prevent work from being turned in on time, please see the teacher on an individual basis. Any test that a student misses should be made up the day they return to school. In the event of multiple days missed, students should schedule a time with the teacher to make up the test. This should be within a 5 day time period. 

Attendance/Tardies

TARDY POLICY: 

At CATA, instruction is very important. All students are expected to be in their classrooms and ready to receive instruction before the tardy bell rings for each class. Following the tardy bell, students who are not in class must report to the front office for a tardy pass if they tardy to first period.  During the rest of the day teachers will mark student tardy in the PowerSchool Attendance System.   Only students with a Tardy Pass will be admitted after the tardy bell rings for first period.  There is absolutely no food allowed in the classrooms.  Students may not bring in food. 

Tardies will be recorded as unexcused unless an excuse can be verified by staff. Tardies will result in the following penalties:

All students must report to the office when tardy to first period and to class the rest of the day.  Teachers will mark students tardy who are late to 2nd period, 3rd period, and 4th period.  If a student is tardy twice in third period on Cougar Time days (Once before class and once after lunch), then the teacher will  mark them tardy one time in Power School and write it up as a minor incident in Educator Handbook for the second tardy of the period.   

1st/2nd Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods)

3rd Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods).  The teacher will contact the parent on the third tardy by phone.  

4th/5th Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods). The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 1 day ASD with administration.  The administration will contact the parent.  

6th/7th Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods).  The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 2 days ASD with administration.  The administration will contact the parent.  

8th Tardy: Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods).  The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 3 days ASD.  The administration will set up a parent conference, create a written plan, and possible additional consequences. 

  • Please note that administrator warnings will only come from an administrator in the office for first period tardies.  Please be sure to give warnings to students in all other periods. 

Inappropriate Behavior Interventions/Consequences

  • Verbal Warning
  • Parent Notification
  • Guidance Counselor Involvement
  • Administration Involvement
  • Other interventions/consequences as deemed necessary

Dress Code during labs

Closed toe shoes, capri/long pants are required for your safety in lab activities. Hair will need to be pulled back. Each student will be provided person protective equipment depending on the lab experiment such as goggles or gloves.

Materials needed

Three ring binder 

Notebook paper

Divider tabs

Pen/pencils

Recommended

Pockets for three ring binder

Tutoring 

Tutoring will be available in the morning from 8:30 - 8:45 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 

Additional times may be made by appointment.  Students may request help during Cougar Time, as allowed.

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HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION

Essential Standards/Objectives and Pacing Guide

HU40 HEALTH SCIENCE I

PACING GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                       

                                                                                        

           Days

 %

 

 

A

HUMAN BODY’S SUPPORT, MOVEMENT AND USE OF NUTIENTS

 

52%

 

 

1

Understand the body’s systems of support and movement

 

17%

1.01

Remember structural organization.

4.25

5%

1.02

Remember the structures of the skeletal system.

1.7

2%

1.03

Understand the functions and disorders of the skeletal system.

3.4

4%

1.04

Remember the structures of the muscular system.

1.7

2%

1.05

Understand the functions and disorders of the muscular system.

3.4

4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Understand the body’s use of nutrients

 

35%

2.01

Remember the structures of the circulatory system.

3.4

4%

2.02

Understand the functions and disorders of the circulatory system.

8.5

10%

2.03

Remember the structures of the lymphatic system.

1.7

2%

2.04

Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system.

2.55

3%

2.05

Remember the structures of the respiratory system.

1.7

2%

2.06

Understand the functions and disorders of the respiratory system.

5.1

6%

 

 

 

 

 

2.07

Remember the structures of the digestive system.

1.7

2%

2.08

Understand the functions and disorders of the digestive system.

5.1

6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

HUMAN BODY’S COMMUNICATION AND HORMONE CONTROL SYSTEMS

 

48%

 

 

3

Understand the body’s communication systems

 

20%

3.01

Remember the structures of the nervous system.

1.7

2%

3.02

Understand the functions and disorders of the nervous system.

5.95

7%

3.03

Remember the structures of the sensory system.

1.7

2%

3.04

Understand the functions and disorders of the sensory system.

2.55

3%

3.05

Remember the structures of the integumentary system.

1.7

2%

3.06

Understand the functions and disorders of the integumentary system.

3.4

4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Understand the body’s systems of hormone control 

 

28%

4.01

Remember the structures of the urinary system.

1.7

2%

4.02

Understand the functions and disorders of the urinary system.

4.25

5%

4.03

Remember the structures of the endocrine system.

2.55

3%

4.04

Understand the functions and disorders of the endocrine system.

5.1

6%

4.05

Remember the structures of the reproductive system.

3.4

4%

4.06

Understand the functions and disorders of the reproductive system.

6.8

8%

 

Review and Exam

 

 

 

 

 

    Total days     =85 

 

Course Summary:

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