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.
Course Objectives and Pacing Guide HS Objective and pacing guide.docx
Health Science I is an honors level course. This course is also available in the Program of Studies at the College Preparatory level. Students earning credit for an Honors level course receive an elevated number of quality points for their Grade Point Average. Students choosing the Honors level courses should be aware that this Honors level course will require:
- Required extension opportunities that are directly related to the Standard Course of Study. This includes additional content beyond that covered in College Preparatory level.
Grades: The following scale will be used to determine grading.
40% Test
25% Quiz
25% Classwork/Homework
10% Projects
Accessing grades
Parents can access grades through (Parent Portal online, progress report and report cards every @3 weeks)
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.
Materials needed
1 subject spiral notebook, notebook paper, pen/pencils and highlighters.
A set of headphones are needed on some lessons.
Resources
- Each unit of Health Science I is linked to a resource module in Canvas, specific to that unit, which contains class PowerPoints, vocabulary, video clips, chapters from digital textbooks, articles, unit study guides and more. (Students can access these modules using the home page for this course.)
- UCPS subscribes to a variety of resources for students to use in all their classes located on the student "Start up Page" linked to the UCPS web page. Students will find access to many resources including videos, current events, and software for creating digital projects. (Click here to access the High School Student Start Up Page.Links to an external site.)
- EmpowerED Family Portal: UCPS online resources are available by grade level and subject!(Click here to access the EmpowerED Family Portal (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.)
- You will find links to UCPS provided resources as well as guides instructing you how to access these materials.
- CATA provides a wide variety of print and digital resources through our media center. Students will find resources for researchingany topic, writing citations, and a lot more. (Click here to access The Media Center. Links to an external site.)
Assessments and Assignments
Assignments include but are not limited to projects, notes, lab work, and group work.
Make up work rules procedures
All assignments are due according to canvas dates. Assignments turned in one day late receive ½ credit. Second day late becomes a zero (this included Weekends). Students have two days per day they miss to make up work. Missed work will be entered into the gradebook as a 1 until it is made up. After the allotted time the grade will become a 0.
Classroom Expectations
Absolutely no cell phones in class. All students are required to place their cell phones in the assigned bin before class starts and leave it until class ends.
- Be respectful at all times to your teacher, classmates and school.
- No food is allowed in class at any time, students may have something to drink as long as it is in a closed container.
- We are in a lab setting therefore there will be absolutely no brushing hair or applying makeup. Students are asked not to wear offensive perfumes, lotions or hand sanitizers as some may have allergies.
- If you use something in class, please return it to its place.
- Bring your spiral notebook and Chromebook every day.
- Students are expected to be in their seats and begin their key terms when the bell rings.
- When working in the lab you are expected to wear required clothing. There is also no eating, drinking, or horseplay.
- Do not speak out of turn. Raise your hand if you would like to speak.
- Remain in seat until the teacher dismisses you.
- Pull your own weight and be a good listener, by following directions the first time.
- Please be respectful by not speaking while the teacher or your peers are talking.
Lab safety rules: can be viewed at the following website. Should you have any questions please email the instructor. All students of my class should follow these laboratory safety rules at all times during labs.
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).
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.
Canvas: The majority of assignments not kept in your notebook will be submitted on our "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.
The best way to communicate with Ms. Gastreich is via email:
Michelle.gastreich@ucps.k12.nc.us
Course Summary:
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