Sterling Middle School
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617-984-6600
SYLLABUS
TEACHER Christine Prendiville
COURSE/GRADE LEVEL Health–Grades 6, 7 & 8
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Glencoe – TEEN HEALTH Series
Courses 1 – 3.
MAJOR CORE TOPICS
The major core topics in the Quincy Public Schools Design for Learning in Health Education focuses on the major strands set by the Massachusetts Department of Education Health Curriculum Frameworks:
Physical Health
Social and Emotional Health
Safety and Prevention
Personal and Community Health Information
Grade 6
· Wellness
· Nutrition
· Puberty
· Reproductive System
· HIV/AIDS
· Harassment/Bullying
· Interpersonal Relationships
· Alcohol
· Tobacco
· Other Drugs
· First Aid/CPR
Grade 7
· Wellness
· Puberty
· Reproductive System/Birth
· HIV/AIDS
· Harassment/Bullying
· Alcohol
· Tobacco
· Other Drugs
· Eating Disorders
· Feelings and Emotions
· Disease Prevention and Control
· Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade 8
· Wellness
· Nutrition
· STI’s
· Feelings and Emotions
· Decision Making
· Dating Safely
· Teen Pregnancy
· Disease Prevention and Control
· First Aid/CPR
· Sexual Assault
· Violence Prevention
· Alcohol
· Tobacco
· Other Drugs
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
A combination of the following assessment techniques will be used;
Rubrics Teacher Observation
Homework Class Work
Class Participation Test/Quizzes
Essays Open response questions
Projects Folders
Research reports
Attendance and Class Preparedness
*See Individual Student Education Plans or 504 Plans for modification where applicable.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS
Homework is issued occasionally and must be completed conscientiously and turned in on the next class meeting unless otherwise directed.
GRADING POLICY
Guided by the assessment criteria, grading will be based on an individual school point system.
To receive an “E” (EXCELLENT) a student must earn 85-100 points.
To receive an “S” (SATISFACTORY) a student must earn 65-84 points.
A student earning less than 65 points will receive a “U” (UNSATISFACTORY)
MAKEUP POLICY
Prior to their next scheduled class, students will be expected to speak with the teacher to determine missed assignments and to arrange a schedule for the completion of the work.
GENERAL INFORMATION
High Five expectations:
1. Positive Attitude
2. In class on time
3. Agenda Book
4. Pen or Pencil
5. Folder
*Adjustments may be made in this syllabus to meet student needs.