Author: Brick, Kelly

John F. Kennedy High School
Health & Medical Science Fall 2014
Instructor: Kelly Brick
(720) 423-4392 (Office) Kelly_Brick@dpsk12.org (e-mail)
Semester 1: 2002
Late work
It is understood that some students may miss an occasional assignment, or not turn in an assignment when it is due. I will accept late work for FIVE days after it is due. The first day late I will take off 2-3 points, 2-5 days late the assignment will be worth half credit, and half credit is still MUCH better than a zero!
Extra Credit
Students may submit extra credit work during the first 5 weeks of every grading period. I can’t begin to tell you how much this can help a grade, nor do I want to tell you how few students take me up on this opportunity! Students may earn up to 20 extra credit points per grading period, PROVIDING they do not have more than three missed assignments. If a student submits a report and then misses three assignments, the extra points will be disregarded. Extra credit assignment possibilities will be discussed with students.
Student Expectations / Class Rules
EVERYDAY students are expected to:
1. Be on time to class. (3 tardies = 5% off your grade or lunch detention)
2. Bring the appropriate materials to class including: The Anatomy & Physiology textbook, a writing utensil, and a notebook for class notes.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior.
There is no food or soda permitted in class!
Cheating
Students caught cheating on assignments, tests, or papers will receive a "0" for that assignment and the parents will be notified of the cheating. If an assignment has been copied, BOTH parties will receive a "0" for the assignment.
Tutoring
I will be available before school and after school or by appointment. Please let me know if you need to schedule an alternate time to see me.
Communication
Above all I want to stress that communication is very important. Students: if you are having a difficult time understanding a topic or concept, please talk to me and we will work out a solution. If you have another conflict or problem with the class, again talk to me! Parents: please know that I will do my best to communicate with you. I will call home if I notice a problem with attendance or if assignments are not being turned in. I hope you will call me if you have any concerns.
Please complete and sign the “Student Information Sheet” and return it to me as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Trish Massie Mike Nicholson, Principal

Dear Parents and Students,
I am looking forward to an exciting year of Health & Medical Science Class. Please read the following to learn more about what is expected for the upcoming year!
Prerequisites: Biology 1 and 2 Fees: $35 supply fee Materials needed: 1 inch 3 ring binder, paper, 15 dividers

Course Description
Health/Medical Science will introduce students to the basic skills and concepts of Sports Medicine. Topics will include: medical terminology, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, anatomy, physiology, & emergency medicine. Upon successful completion, the student will receive American Heart Association’s First Aid and CPR/AED Certification.

Student Expectations / Class Rules
EVERYDAY students are expected to:
Be present and on time to class. Students will not receive credit for work missed, including Bellwork.
Bring the appropriate materials to class including: textbook or CPR workbook, a writing utensil, and a notebook for class notes.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior & bring student ID.
Leave all food, drinks, cell phones, IPODS, and hats in your locker.
Marine Bio tanks are for our viewing pleasure. They are not to be touched at any time. Any student who violates this policy will be referred to Ms. Wigginton and then to the Dean of Students.
Complete assigned work and turn it in at the beginning of class. You will need to access internet outside of class to maintain access to class notes.

Assessments
Students will be formally assessed using pre and post tests, and by the use of rubrics on projects, skill tests and presentations. Students will be informally assessed by observation and by class participation. A cumulative final examination will be given at the end of each semester.

Absences
It is the responsibility of the student and/or parent to call in an absence with the attendance office. Missed assignments will not be graded if the absence is unexcused. Parents: if your child is sick and going to be out of school for a few days, please call me and I will provide the missing assignments. The school’s goal for attendance is 92% or better—my expectation for you is 100%! Unexcused absences will also affect athlete eligibility.

Make-up Policy
Make-up work will be graded ONLY when absences are
excused!
Missed assignments are due the next day after the student returns to school. Students will be allowed to make up tests for one week after it is given. Special circumstances will require a call from the parent.

Grading Policy
The grading scale is as follows: 100-92.5 = A, 92.5-89.5 = A-, 89.4-86.5 = B+, 86.4-82.5 = B, 82.4-79.5 = B-, 79.4-76.5 = C+, 76.4-72.5 + C, 72.4-69.5 69.4-59.5 = D, and 59.4 and lower = F. Grades are updated on Thursdays and posted in class on Fridays to allow students to monitor themselves and make sure all assignments have been turned in. Additionally, a progress report will be sent home after the 3rd week of each grading period. This will help both students and parents be aware of what assignments are missing and what the current grade is at the time of the report. Parents: PLEASE ask your child for these reports! These reports are to be signed by you and returned to me by the next class period.
Final grades for the 1st semester will be based upon the 6, 12, and 18-week grades with the value of each marking period as follows: 1st 6 weeks = approximately 33.3%, 2nd 6 weeks = approximately 33.3%, 3rd 6 weeks = approximately 33.4% (this includes the final exam). Final grades for the 2nd semester will be based on the 6, 12, and 18 week grades AND a semester project: 1st 6 weeks = 30%, 2nd 6 weeks = 30%, 3rd 6 weeks = 30% and semester project worth 10% of final grade.
Athletes: Your eligibility grade follows the above grading and make-up policy!

Homework
Homework will reinforce the concepts learned in class giving students the opportunity to refine skills as well as a method to introduce new topics into the class that will be used as the groundwork for further exploration of content. I want to emphasize that Health and Medical Science requires lots of memorization, effort and hard work!

Late work
It is understood that some students may miss an occasional assignment, or not turn in an assignment when it is due. I will accept late work one class period after it is due—no longer. One day late = 50% off the assignment.

Extra Credit
Students may submit extra credit work during the first 5 weeks of every grading period. Students may earn up to 20 extra credit points per grading period, PROVIDING they do not have more than three missed assignments or two tardies. If a student submits a report and then misses three assignments or earns two tardies, the extra points will be disregarded. I will provide a handout that details the extra credit possibilities. Students may also earn 10 points of extra credit with unused hall passes for each 6 week grading period.

Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be in their seat when the bell rings. Classwork missed due to unexcused tardiness will not be allowed to be made up. Excessive tardiness can result in phone calls home, lunch detention, and possible referral to the dean. Tardy students will be required to get a late slip from the attendance office (ID will be required).

Cheating
Students caught cheating on assignments, tests, or papers will receive a "0" for that assignment and the parents will be notified. If an assignment has been copied, BOTH parties will receive a "0" for the assignment. If an electronic device is used to assist a student during a test, a referral may be written to the dean as this violates the school electronic policy.

Communication
Above all I want to stress that communication is very important.
Students: if you are having a difficult time understanding a topic or concept, or if you have another conflict or problem with the class please talk to me and we will work out a solution.
Parents: please know that I will do my best to communicate with you. I will do my best to call home if I notice a problem with attendance or if assignments are not being turned in. By using the Parent Portal link of Infinite Campus, found on the Kennedy home page, you may monitor your child’s attendance and grades daily! Please contact the main office at 720-423-4300 to sign up for this useful service. It’s quick and easy! Grades are updated every Thursday!

Tutoring
I will be available before school, at lunch or by appointment on any day. Please let me know if you need to schedule an alternate time to see me.

District Standards
Science #1 - Students understand the processes of scientific investigations and design, conduct, communicate about, and evaluate such investigations.
Science #3 – (Life Science) - Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment.
Review and expand knowledge of the human body and systems, identify functions and organs of each principal system (e.g., skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, endocrine systems), and identify biochemical reactions in the body. Understand the roles of skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems. Understand the role of the nervous system. Understand the roles of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
Science #5 - Students know and understand interrelationships among science, technology, and human activity in the past, present, and future, and how they can affect the world.
Science #6 - Students understand that science involves a particular way of knowing and understanding common connections among scientific disciplines.
Science #7 – (Technology) - Students use appropriate technologies to facilitate understanding of scientific concepts, communicate scientific information, and conduct scientific inquiry.

Please complete and sign the “2014-2015 Course Expectations Sheet” and return it to me no later than August 29, 2014.
Kelly Brick, Instructor