Course Syllabus

 

Mrs. Nina LaRosa / Ms. Cate Ruebling
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Health class will help YOU develop the knowledge and skills YOU need to make healthy decisions that allow YOU to stay active, safe, and informed. YOU will learn about the components of a healthy lifestyle and learn strategies for making healthy choices.   YOU will have opportunities to apply your value systems to decisions concerning YOUR own health. In other words, this course is ALL ABOUT YOU.

Units of Study

  • Mental Health
  • Drug Use, Misuse & Abuse
  • Nutrition
  • Family Health
  • Safety
  • Diseases (will be embedded into the units listed above as appropriate)

Materials Needed

  • Google Classroom Account
  • Pen or Pencil
  • Binder/Folder

Homework  -  Do NOT Procrastinate!

Students are responsible for assigned homework, test preparations and the completion of long and short-term projects.  All assigned homework will be governed by the Board Policy requirements for time spent by students.  Projects, both group and individual, will be factored into the time allotment.

  • All Homework will be posted in Google Classroom and must be completed & turned in when due
  • All late homework assignments will be worth 50% of point value & MUST be turned in within 1 week of the due date.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Tests & Quizzes

Pop Quizzes and Quizzes will be strewn throughout each unit & Unit Tests or Alternate forms of Assessments are given on the last day of each unit studied.

Nuts & Bolts of Class

  • All Slide Decks, HandOuts and Information needed for class will be posted in Google Classroom.

Always be prepared

You must bring  your Health binder/folder, paper, pens/pencils with you daily.

Classroom Rules - RESPECT Yourself, RESPECT Others

  • If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you are tardy!
  • Keep your desk & the area around your desk clean. (NO TRASH on the floor)
  • No electronic devices of any kind out during class time! I keep cell phones until I have time to take them to your administrator.  They belong in your bag during class or in Cell Phone Jail and not on your desk!!
  • Class is NOT over until the teacher dismisses you!

Methods of Evaluation – All Grades are posted in Aeries.

A = 90% - 100%  Individual Work 35%
B = 80% - 89.9%  Group Work 15%
C = 70% - 89.9%  Tests/Assessments 50%
D = 59% - 69.9%
F = There is no reason to even think about it!

 

 

Course grades are based on academic work, demonstration of knowledge, and mastery of course content, not effort (FUSD BP5121), and are non-negotiable. Furthermore, absent proof of a clerical error, to request that a teacher change a grade on an assignment and/or for the overall course is disrespectful, unethical, and counters California Education Code §49066(a).

You are expected to complete all assignments on time.  Each assignment will be awarded a point value. The assignment is due on the due date. The only exception is for an excused absence. 

  • If you are absent from Health, but attend any part of the school day, you must drop off your Health homework so it will not be considered late.
  • ABSENT WORK: (Class assignments & Tests) All assignments must be made up according to District policies for time allowances.
    • If you have the assignment, it is due the day you return to class after illness.
    • If you were absent on the day the work was assigned, you will be allowed the same number of days to complete the assignment after you return as the other students originally had to complete the assignment.
    • Long-term Illness (more than 2 days) – arrangements will be made between teacher and student.
    • Tests missed due to illness must be made within 1 week of return or you will receive a zero.  NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • It is your responsibility to obtain missed work due to absences.  (Check the Google Classroom or talk to me!)

Discipline Procedures

For minor infractions, such as excessive talking, texting or disturbing class, a student will get 1 verbal warning.  IF the behavior continues, I will email / call parents/guardians and contact your administrator.

Cheating

On an assignment, project, quiz or test cheating will not be tolerated.  Students are expected to do their own work (no use of AI) and to contribute equally to group projects (“divide and conquer” on a group project constitutes cheating).  Cheating will result in a zero for both the person who gives and the person who receives the information, a phone call home and notifying the school administration.  2nd offense results in “0” units and an F on the report card for the Quarter.  3rd offense will result in an F on your transcripts for the semester!  It’s Definitely Not Worth It!

  • Cell phones in pockets during a test or assessment constitutes CHEATING!

 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email or speak with me at any time!

I understand that although I may be frequently reminded of these policies, I realize that I am solely responsible for my actions and the consequences that follow.

 

 

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date:  _________________________________________
Student Signature:               ________________________________________________________ Date:  _________________________________________

 

 

 

Last Updated: August 6, 2025