Welcome to Health 8

“Nurse Nancy” Allen, CCMA, RN, BSN                   Email: [email protected] (preferred contact)

Location: Middle School Health Office/Classroom         Phone: 208-793-2225 Ext 1264

Course Description: I hope this is a positive experience for you to learn about health and its effects on your body. In this class you will develop skills to make responsible decisions in the social, mental and physical aspects of life. There will be a strong focus on developing essential health skills to enhance overall health and wellness. 

Adopted Textbook: Essential Health Skills for Middle School, Published by: G-W (The green book)

Phone Policy: Per school policy, I expect phones, headphones, and other electronic devices to be in your backpack or on the back counter while in the classroom. If you are caught with your phone/device, you will be asked to put it away. The second time you will be asked to put your phone on the counter, the third time your phone/device will be confiscated by the teacher and taken to the office until the end of the school day. 

Attendance / Tardies: You are expected to be in your seat when the bell rings. Tardiness will not be tolerated and will follow guidelines as stated in the Student Handbook. 

Behavior: I expect professional behavior, no swearing, rude or crude comments are allowed. Treat everyone with respect. If caught cheating on an assessment, you will receive an “F” on that assessment and will not be allowed to retake.

Grading: I will use PowerSchool for assignments and Grades

You are graded on a traditional scale A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C= 70-79%, D= 60-69%, F=less than 60%.

Tests = 30% of the grade

Quizzes = 20% of the grade

Presentations/ Projects = 20% of the grade

Daily Assignments = 30% of the grade

Final grades will be determined through various assessment methods including daily assignments, presentations/projects, quizzes and tests. 

Late Work: Accepted only upon approval or excused absence. Late work must be submitted within one week of the original due date. 

Testing: Retakes are allowed, but your worksheets and notes for that unit must be completed before the retake. You have 1 week from the original test date to retake a  test. Avoid doing retakes during class time.

Material Supplies: Please bring 2 pencils with you to class. You will be provided  a single subject  notebook for notes and journaling. It is recommended that you have a separate folder or a designated tab in a 3-ring- binder to hold worksheets. You will receive points for completing this notebook and you will be able to use this notebook on your semester final.