Syllabus

**  2010 – 2011 Syllabus   ** ** Please read the following, sign it, have your parent or guardian sign it, and return to your teacher by: ** ** __ August 30, 2010  __ ** ** __Instructor__: D’hania Miller, MS, BSN, RN 1st Period Conference  ** ** __School Phone__: 281-891-7650 Tutorials available T/Th  ** ** __E-mail__: dmille1@springisd.org after school  ** ** Welcome to Health Science. It is my privilege to work with you and your student this school year. My most important goal for this year is your student’s success. If you need to contact me at any time, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me. This assures the quickest response time. If you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. ** **  __Course Description__:  ** **  Health Science is a course designed to develop health care specific knowledge and skills. This course prepares the student for the transition (next school year) to clinical or work based experiences in health care. Students will also learn the anatomy and physiology of most of the body systems, including the reproductive system. ** **  __Supplies Needed__:  ** **  1 12 pack BLACK ballpoint ink pen (No other colors)   ** **  1 10 pack of No. 2 pencils   ** **  1 pack of college – ruled loose leaf paper   ** **  4 Composition notebook (Any color) (To be kept in class)   ** **  4 Packs of 3”x 5”index cards   ** **  1 USB Flashdrive   ** **  1 Laptop (Provided at campus)   ** **  When computer issues occur, the hard drive is usually reimaged and any information saved on the laptop is usually lost. Having a USB Flashdrive will greatly reduce student stress in this event. ** **  Students are expected to come to class prepared to learn with their laptops, and any other required supplies. ** **  Grade Scale: Grade Weights for Six Weeks:  ** ** A 90 – 100 Daily Assignments/Quizzes 40%  ** ** B 80 – 89 Exams/Projects 60%  ** ** C 70 – 79  ** ** F 69 or below  ** ** ………………………………………………………………………………………………  **  **  Is there any information or special considerations I should know about your student that may affect their ability to be successful in this course? **        ** __ Instructor Expectations __ **** :   ** **  Students are expected to behave in a professional manner. Unacceptable behavior in class includes disrespecting others, having unexcused tardies, using cell phone during class instruction (includes text messaging), going to inappropriate websites including games and chat features, talking inappropriately during class, not participating in classroom activities or discussions, and working on assignments for other classes. Plagiarizing or copying someone else’s (including classmates) work or copying directly from a website (cut and paste) will NOT be tolerated. Assignments that are discovered to be plagiarized will result in the student redoing the assignment and possibly receiving an additional assignment. **  ** __ Dress for Success __ ****  :  ** **  Once a week, students have “Dress for Success Day”. On this day, students may wear either a set of scrubs or clothes which would be considered professional attire, ie. Males – slacks and dress shirt; females – dress shirt and slacks or skirt, or dress; no cleavage, bare midriff, flip-flops, t-shirts, shorts, or jeans; and pants cannot ride below waist. Students are NOT required to dress up professionally, but are encouraged to do so. On days when students are using the lab, we DO encourage them to wear scrubs. **  ** __ Final Exemption __ ****  :  ** **  Sophmores may exempt 1 final, Juniors can exempt 2 finals, and Seniors can exempt ALL finals. However, students must have less than 2 EXCUSED absences and a semester average of at least a 90 if they want to exempt from Health Science. If a student has even 1 UNEXCUSED absence, this cancels them from the exemption list. Students need to turn in written excuses to the attendance clerk within 2 days after returning to school. Other criteria must be met in order to possibly exempt including no money owed for dues, fines, or fees, no discipline referrals, and no N or U in conduct. **  ** __ Missed Assignments __ ****  :  ** **  When a student is absent from school, it is THEIR, responsibility to find out what they missed and get it completed. They have the number of days they were absent plus one in which they must make up or complete and turn in their work. **  ** __ Assignment Due Dates __ ****  :  ** **  I usually give students at least one week notice when major grades (exams/projects) are due. Assignments which are turned in late may be subject to a deduction in points. ALL homework assignments are expected to be turned in at the BEGINNING of the class period. Students turning in homework at the END of the class period may be subject to a reduction in points for the assignment. **  ** __ Punctuality __ ****  :  ** **  Our campus does not have “bells” at the beginning and end of each period. Students have approximately 5 minute passing period between classes. If a student is held up in another class, it is THEIR responsibility to get a tardy pass for this class so their late arrival is not counted as an unexcused tardy. Students transferring from other campuses are expected to be in my class within 5 minutes after the arrival of the transfer bus. It takes approximately 5 minutes to get from the Food Court to my classroom. Students are reminded not to “stop and visit” along the way. **  ** __ Tutorials __ ****  :  ** **  If your student is having difficulty with the material presented, please encourage them to come to after school tutorials which are available on MOST Tuesday and Thursdays. He/She needs to check with me PRIOR to showing up to make sure I am available. Other meeting are occasionally scheduled on these days, so it is important for the student to sign up before coming. **  ** __ HOSA – Health Occupation Students of America __ ****  :  ** **  All Health Science students are encouraged to join HOSA. This is a national organization for high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field. There are monthly meetings with many activities planned including service projects, fun activities, and fundraisers. The dues are $35 for the year which includes a HOSA t-shirt. Students are also encouraged to participate in the competitive events. More information will be provided in class and at the first meeting. ** **  ………………………………………………………………………………………………  **  **   I have read the information contained in this syllabus and understand that my opportunity to succeed in Health Science is based on adhering to these guidelines. ** **   ________________________________ ______________________________ _________   **  **   Student Name (Printed) Student Signature Date   ** **  _______________________________ _____________   **  **   Parent/Guardian Signature Date   ** **  _______________________________ ___________________________________   **  **   Phone Number for Parent/Guardian E-mail Address for Parent/Guardian   **
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