Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Health Science I          

Central Academy of Technology and Arts

Chellie Gastreich RTR, BS

Email: michelle.gastreich@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%                   Unit Test

25%                   Quiz

25%                  Classwork/ Homework

10%                  Projects

 

 

New Grading Scale

 

100-90

A

89-80

B

79-70

C

69-60

D

59-0

F

 

 

Canvas: The majority of assignments not kept in your notebook will  be submitted on our new "learning platform," Canvas.  Assignments can be submitted 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 on Canvas 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.

Policy and Procedures

  1. Be respectful at all times to your teacher, classmates and school.
  2. No food is allowed in class at anytime.
  3. We are in a lab setting therefore there will be absolutely no brushing hair or applying makeup.
  4. If you use something in class, please return it to its place.
  5. Bring all classroom materials and a good attitude to class with each day.
  6. Be ready to learn when the bell rings.
  7. When working in the lab you are expected to wear required clothing. There is also no eating, drinking, or horseplay.
  8. Do not speak out of turn. Raise your hand if you would like to speak.
  9. Remain in seat until the teacher dismisses you.
  10. Pull your own weight and be a good listener, by following directions the first time.
  11. Please be respectful by not speaking while the teacher or your peers are talking.

For everyone to enjoy there time in class, the following policy will be implemented.

If any disruptive behavior, excessive talking, being off task or any other distracted behavior deemed by the teacher occurs. The following will be implemented:

1st time-  Students name will be written on the board

2nd time- A check will be placed next to the students name.

3rd time - A second check will be placed next to the name indicating a phone call will be made to parent/legal guardian.

 

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

I realize cell phones are important to our students, therefore they will have two options. 1- When entering the class the students are to turn off their phones and place them in their book bags. 2- Students may place them in the assigned cell phone bin. They are not to use the cell phone for any reason., which ever option they choose. If they choose to place it in the assigned cell phone bin they will receive extra credit towards a quiz/test grade. ( Points may vary depending on holidays and teacher workdays.) For safety reason my room will be locked and should a student leave his/her phone after the class period, it will be taken to the main office.

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. 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 students 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 (per the CATA handbook).

Late work

Homework, projects, lab assignments, etc. are due at time noted in canvas Late work will receive half credit first day and zero second day (this included Weekends).. 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 in a 5 day time period.

Attendance/Tardies

Students are expected to attend and be on time for each and every class. Students who are late to class must present a tardy pass. For security reasons, all classroom doors are locked throughout the day, therefore, anyone entering after the tardy bell will need to have the school issued tardy pass or pass from another teacher/guidance counselor or administrator. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what material, assignments, projects were missed so that they may be turned in within the allowed make-up turn in allowed by the district.

 

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

2” 3-ring binder, notebook paper, index cards, dividers, pen/pencils and highlighters. A set of headphones is mandatory everyday.

 

Tutoring 

Tutoring will be available in the morning from 8:10 - 8:40 am on Tuesday and Wednesdays 

Additional times can be scheduled through appointments only.

 Updated 1028/16

HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION

Essential Standards/Objectives and Pacing Guide

HU40 HEALTH SCIENCE I

PACING GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATES OF INSTRUCTION

ES #

Unit Titles/Essential Standards and Objective Statements

DAYS

Course

START

END

Obj #

(The Learner will be able to:)

 

Weight

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Course Weight

 

100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

HUMAN BODY’S SUPPORT, MOVEMENT AND USE OF NUTIENTS

 

52%

 

 

1

Understand the body’s systems of support and movement

 

17%

Week 1

 

1.01

Remember structural organization.

4.25

5%

Week 2

 

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%

Week 3

 

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%

Week 4

 

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%

Week 5

 

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%

Week 6

 

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%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 7

 

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%

Week 8

 

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%

Week 9

 

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%

Week 10

 

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%

Week 11

 

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%

Week 12

 

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%

Week 13

 

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%

Week 14

 

 

Review and Exam

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL DAYS OF INSTRUCTION

85

 

 

Course Summary:

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