Health Science I Honors Syllabus 
Ms. Tyler Michael RN, BSN
Email: Tyler.Michael@ucps.k12.nc.us

Room 402

Welcome to Ms. Michael’s Health Science 1 Honors class! This course is developed to focus on human anatomy, physiology and human body diseases and disorders, and recognizing and responding to first aid emergencies. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. Biology is a recommended prerequisite to this course.  A mandatory post-assessment test (final exam) is required which counts 25% of the course grade. 

Classroom Rules: 
•    Be Prompt
•    Be Prepared
•    Be Productive
•    Be Polite
•    Be Positive
In addition to these, all rules and policies set by Parkwood High School will be followed. 

Classroom Procedures:
•    Be in your seat and working on the Bell Ringer activity when the bell rings. 
•    Cell phones are to be put away unless otherwise specified. 
•    All drinks must be capped. 
•    If absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make it up within three days. Test and quizzes can only be made up before school  
•    Late work will have at least 10 points deducted per day. Reviewed work will receive a zero. 
•    You will be allowed one bathroom trip a week with papers due for additional trips. Phones must be turned in to go to the bathroom.
•    Stay in your seat until I dismiss you. Do not pack up early. Turn in your “exit ticket” before you leave. 

Consequences:  I reserve the right to skip steps.
•    Warning
•    Seat moved/privilege taken away
•    Parent contact
•    Referral to office

Rewards:
•    Praise
•    Prize
•    Positive note/call home

Supplies:
•    3 ring binder, 2 inches thick
•    16 dividers (can use construction paper)
•    Loose leaf paper
•    #2 pencils with erasers
•    Pens and highlighters
•    1 pack of colored pencils
•    300 Notecards/index cards
🡺    Play-doh, Kleenexes, hand sanitizer, and Clorox wipes are always appreciated

Grading:  PLEASE NOTE: POWERSCHOOL is where your official grades are. 
Classwork/Homework makes up 15% of your grade each report card
Projects make up 20% of your grade each report card
Quizzes make up 25% of your grade each report card
Tests make up 40% of your grade each report card
MANDATORY FINAL EXAM will count as 25% of your overall grade in class.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am looking forward to having your teen in my class this year.  My classes are designed to teach and encourage students interested in a career in health care.  They place a strong focus on vocabulary and will require studying and homework.  You should see your student using flash cards and reviewing class notes. If you work in the healthcare field and would like to share with the class, please contact me.
    After graduating from Parkwood High School, I attended UNCC and pursued a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. I worked several years in various settings in healthcare, including a post-surgical hospital floor, cardiac doctors’ office and the cardiac catheterization lab. I have a passion for teaching, preparing and encouraging children that I am excited to share with your son or daughter. 
    I have sent home a copy of my class rules, grading scale, class supplies, contact information sheet and a video permission slip.  Please read and sign those as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me as needed by phone or e-mail. 

Phone: (704) 764-2900
E-mail: Tyler.Michael@ucps.k12.nc.us

                        Sincerely,

                        Tyler Michael, RN, BSN
                        Health Science Teacher PWHS