Course: Wellness Education
Term: Fall 2011
Instructor: Mr. Consiglio
State Goals:
Goal 20: Achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.
Goal 22: Understand principles of health promotion and treatment of illness and injury.
Goal 23: Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.
Goal 24: Promote and enhance health and well being throughout the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.
Course Description:
Students will evaluate their present lifestyle choices through a variety of activities and assessments. Knowledge obtained in this course will support positive decision making and present the student with the tools to live a healthy lifestyle. Students will utilize their potential for self, family, and community. In addition, the textbook, videos, other printed sources, computer lab assignments projects and discussion (note taking required) will aid in daily instruction.
Materials Needed: • Pen (Blue or Black), Pencil ,Paper • Highlighter (note taking and article reviews) • $1.25 for American Heart Association CPR card
Effective Effort:
Students are expected to demonstrate a high level of effort in the classroom. Effective effort is essential for having a successful experience in class.
Attendance:
Attendance is important at ETHS. By attending class daily, you further your education and that of your classmates. Learning is a dynamic process of students actively engaged with both teachers and each other. This process is weakened when you miss class. The attendance policy is based on this premise and is designed to encourage students to be in class.
Maximum number of absences/tardiness:
See ETHS guidelines...
Homework Policy:
Assigned homework will be due at the start of the class hour on the date requested. Homework not turned in will result in a score of a 0. The student will be allowed