August 2016

Dear Parents:

Choosing a class in Career and Technical Education will be of great benefit to your child. Many of the available careers are technology-based and require at least some basic technology training. The Marion County Career and Technical Education programs – along with the appropriate core courses - will prepare your child to be College and Career Ready. Sixty-five percent of the available jobs require an associates’ degree or advanced training. Students need to explore and choose the best path for them. And, it’s important that you are a part of that process. I encourage you to watch this video, https://player.vimeo.com/video/67277269 .

This packet will allow you to see what your child will be learning in their class. These classes offer hands-on learning experiences on industry-comparable equipment.

Marion County is fortunate to have the programs, the labs/shops and the teachers that are needed to offer these experiences to your child. The Career and Technical Education Department offers programs based on labor market data and the advice of a county-wide Advisory Committee. We strive to make programs available that prepare students for careers in which jobs are available. We also strive to keep the labs, classrooms, and shops for these programs well-equipped and current with industry standards.

Our teachers are well qualified for these positions and dedicated to their students. In addition to teacher license, many of our teachers also hold industry certification in the field in which they are teaching. These teachers work long hours to prepare their labs/shops for learning activities each day. They utilize state curriculum and their own work experiences to give students the skills they need for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education. CTE teachers use the Competency Attainment Rubric for assessing student mastery of competencies in their CTE courses. This rubric defines for the student the level of performance required for mastery of the skills and content.

In addition to classroom experiences, students are encouraged to participate in the Career and Technical Student Organization that relates to their program. This is a great opportunity for gaining leadership skills. Many students compete both district-wide and state-wide in the skills that are learned in their Career and Technical Education program. Participation in these organizations also provides scholarship opportunities for our students. In addition, there are increasing opportunities for students to participate in field trips and other activities that help them better understand a work environment and to plan their career.

Please work with the Guidance Counselor to help your child determine which technical area will best prepare them for their desired career. All of our Career and Technical Education Programs offer three or more credits. This will give the students the opportunity they need for a focused area of study and for post-secondary education. The Guidance Counselor can assist you and your child in setting up their Program of Study accordingly.

I wish you and your child an enjoyable and successful year in Career and Technical Education. If I can be of service to you, please contact me at 942-3434 or at klight@mctns.net.

Sincerely,

Kay H. LightDirector of Career and Technical EducationMarion County Schools

The Marion County School System and its Career and Technical Education Programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its activities and programs, including employment policies and practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:Title IX Coordinator: Allen Pratt Section 504 Coordinator: Sharon YarberBoth can be reached at 204 Betsy Pack Drive, Jasper, TN 37347 942-3434

Parents/Guardians:

My name is Kelli Peardon. After 7 years as a registered nurse in an ICU setting, I changed paths and chose a position as Health Science Technology teacher at Marion County High School in 2014. Currently, I work at the Sequatchie Valley Emergency Department as well as teaching to keep my skills current and my knowledge relevant in the ever-changing health care field.

I am very excited that your child has chosen to a CTE course in the Health Science branch. There are several classes offered within the Health Science curriculum. Attached to this letter, you will find a packet containing information relevant to the class your child has chosen. If you have any questions about anything within the packet, please feel free to contact me by phone or email ((423)942-5120, kpeardon@mctns.net). I will be glad to explain anything you may have questions about.

This packet includes the following:

o A letter from the CTE directoro A copy of the course competencies for your child’s classo A copy of the classroom rules/policieso Safety Test Requirementso The competency attainment rubrico Information regarding Alternative School

Please read and sign these forms and return them to me as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Kelli Peardon, RN, BSNMarion County High SchoolHealth Science Educationkpeardon@mctns.net, (423)942-5120

HEATLH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

DEAR PARENT (S)/GUARDIAN (S), _____________________________________________________

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IT IS A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE YOUR SON/DAUGHTHER IN MY CLASS THIS YEAR. THE COURSE BEING TAKEN IS

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

IN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, THE STUDENT WILL LEARN A WORKING KNOWLEDGE IN THE LANGUAGE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS. STUDENTS WILL ACQUIRE WORD BUILDING SKILLS BY LEARNING PREFIXES, SUFFIXES, ROOTS, COMBINING FORMS AND ABBREVIATIONS. EACH UNIT WILL COVER A DIFFERENT BODY SYSTEM IN WHICH THE STUDENT WILL DEFINE, UNDERSTAND, AND PRONOUNCE MEDICAL TERMS DEALING WITH STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, PATHOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, PROCEDURES AND PHARMACOLOGY. EACH UNIT COVERED IN THIS COURSE WILL BUILD ON KNOWLEDGE LEARNED IN THE PREVIOUS UNIT. THAT BEING SAID, ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY TO STAY CURRENT WITH THE LESSONS AND UNDERSTAND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERMINOLOGY.

DIFFERENT TOOLS ARE USED TO EDUCATE STUDENTS- PROMETHEAN BOARD, GUEST SPEAKERS, WORKBOOKS, TEXTBOOKS, VIDEOS, AND INTERNET RESEARCH. MEDICAL DICTIONARIES WILL SOMETIMES EXPALIN AND ILLUSTRATE IN DETAIL. AT TIMES MOVIES ARE SHOWN THAT TIE IN WITH A LESSON OR SEVERAL SESSIONS AND ARE USED TO REWARD POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, AS WELL AS TO SHOW A TOPIC IN A LIFE-LIKE SITUATION. ALL RESOURCES ARE USED TO HELP THE STUDENTS IN OBTAINING A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE HEALTH CARE FIELD AND THE SUBJECT MATTER WE ARE STUDYING.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY CAN BE A VERY CHALLENGING SUBJECT, AND WE WILL BE DOING A LOT OF IN CLASS NOTE TAKING AND LECTURES. ALL ACIVITIES IN CLASS, HOMEWORK, WORKSHEETS, AND BEING PREPARED FOR CLASS ARE VERY IMPORTANT AND THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY. SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS ARE A BINDER TO KEEP ALL CLASS WORK, NOTES AND STUDY MATERIAL IN. ANY PROJECTS THAT WILL BE DONE IN CLASS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN ADVANCE IN CASE ANY SUPPLIES ARE NEEDED.

THIS YEAR I HAVE THE PRIVIELGE OF BEING FULL TIME AT MCHS. I CAN BE CONTACTED BY PHONE 423-942-5120 OR BY EMAIL kpeardon@mctns.net. PLEASE SIGN AND HAVE YOUR STUDENT RETURN THIS FORM. YOUR SIGNATURE SHOWS THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE STUDENT’S COURSE OF STUDY AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES. THIS WILL BE PLACED IN THE STUDENT’S RECORD, WHICH WILL START THEIR PORTFOLIO IN THE HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAM.

I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS YOU HAVE OR WILL HAVE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR STUDENT.

THANK YOU,

KELLI PEARDON, RN, MSN

PARENT SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________ DATE _____________________

STUDENT SIGNATURE __________________________________________________ DATE _____________________

Safety and Infection Control Test Instructions

You must take a safety and infection control test the first week of school. The students have to make a 100 on the tests. The students are given 3 chances to make a 100.

PARENT SIGNATURE:_________________________________________

STUDENT SIGNATURE:________________________________________

CLASSROOM RULES

1. COME TO CLASS ON TIME. STANDING OUTSIDE THE DOOR AND RUSHING IN AFTER THE BELL HAS BEGUN TO RING WILL RESULT IN A TARDY. YOU MUST BE INSIDE THE DOOR WHEN IT BEGINS RINGING TO BE COUNTED ON TIME. BRING REQURED MATERIALS EVERY DAY UNLESS YOU ARE OTHERWISE DIRECTED.

2. BEGIN THE WARM UP ACTIVITY WITHIN ONE MINUTE AFTER THE TARDY BELL. DIRECTIONS WILL BE ON THE BOARD. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT FOR ME TO REMIND YOU TO BEGIN SINCE I NEED TO TAKE ROLL AND ATTEND TO OTHER DUTIES FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF CLASS. WHEN I BEGIN CLASS, DIRECTIONS FOR THE WARM UP MAY BE TAKEN DOWN DO DON’T DELAY.

3. ATTEND TO PERONAL NEEDS BEFORE COMING TO CLASS. CLASS TIME IS VALUABLE AND NEEDS TO BE USED WISELY. YOU WILL BE GIVEN 2 BATHROOM PASSES THAT CAN BE USED ONE FOR EACH 12 WEEK PERIOD. IF THESE ARE NOT USED AND RETURNED TO ME YOUR LOWEST TEST GRADE WILL BE CHANGED TO A 100.

4. CELL PHONE USE IN CLASS IS NOT PERMITTED. THERE WILL BE OCCASSIONS WHEN CELL PHONE USE WILL BE ALLOWED DURING CLASS FOR RESEARCH OR CALCULATION PURPOSES. DURING THOSE TIMES, I WILL ASK YOU TO REMOVE YOUR CELL PHONE TO USE FOR CLASS PURPOSES. THE FIRST OFFENSE OF UNATHORIZED CELL PHONE USE WILL RESULT IN A WARNING, SECOND THE PHONE WILL BE HELD UNTIL THE END OF SCHOOL DAY, THIRD A PARENT WILL BE CALLED.

5. DO NOT CHEAT. STUDENTS CAUGHT CHEATING WILL RECEIVE A ZERO AND A PHONE CALL HOME. BOTH THE STUDENT WHO SHARES HIS WORK FOR AN INDEPENDENT ASSIGNMENT AND THE PERSON WHO COPIES IT WILL SUFFER THE SAME CONSEQUENCES. ZEROS FOR CHEATING WILL NOT BE WAIVED/DROPPED FOR ANY REASONS. I EXPECT YOU TO DO YOUR OWN WORK AND TO BE SURE NO ONE CAN COPY IT.

PARENT SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________

STUDENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________________

Standards and Competencies for Medical Terminology (Course # 5883) 2015-16

Begin-End Yr

Standard 1 - Interpret the historical development of the medical language, illustrating the Latin and Greek origination of the medical terms used today. In an informational artifact, detail the importance of hi... 2015 -

1.1 - Interpret the historical development of the medical language, illustrating the Latin and Greek origination of the medical terms used today. In an informational artifact, detail the importance of .... 2015 -

Standard 2 - Identify and explain the definitions and roles of the four types of word parts (word roots, combining forms, combining vowels, suffixes, and prefixes) in forming medical terms. Apply knowledge of.... 2015 -

2.1 - Identify and explain the definitions and roles of the four types of word parts (word roots, combining forms, combining vowels, suffixes, and prefixes) in forming medical terms. Apply knowledge of ... 2015 -

Standard 3 - Research and summarize the precautions surrounding the use of abbreviations and symbols within the healthcare profession. Explain and demonstrate the importance of clear, proper documentation .... 2015 -

3.1 - Research and summarize the precautions surrounding the use of abbreviations and symbols within the healthcare profession. Explain and demonstrate the importance of clear, proper documentation .... 2015 -

Standard 4 - Research and summarize the precautions surrounding the use of abbreviations and symbols within the healthcare profession. Explain and demonstrate the importance of clear, proper documentation.... 2015 -

4.1 - Examine a professional medical journal or mock patient document specifically related to an unfamiliar disease, phenomenon, diagnosis, or area of medical research. Demonstrate the ability to locate ... 2015 -

Standard 5 - Evaluate multiple evidenced-based research articles. Document in an informational artifact the correlation of diseases and/or disorders discussed in the articles with terminology associated with an... 2015 -

5.1 - Evaluate multiple evidenced-based research articles. Document in an informational artifact the correlation of diseases and/or disorders discussed in the articles with terminology associated with .... 2015 -

Standard 6 - Analyze and interpret vocabulary related to pathology, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical terms, as well as abbreviations of the body systems below, by evaluating professional texts featuring .... 2015 -

6.1 - Analyze and interpret vocabulary related to pathology, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical terms, as well as abbreviations of the body systems below, by evaluating professional texts featuring su.... 2015 -

Standard 7 - nterpret, analyze, and accurately spell vocabulary linked to diagnostic procedures and pharmacology in the 2015 -

following areas- therapeutic services, diagnostic medicine, biotechnology services, .....7.1 - Interpret, analyze, and accurately spell vocabulary linked to diagnostic procedures and pharmacology in the following areas- therapeutic services, diagnostic medicine, biotechnology services, em.... 2015 -

Standard 8 - Research a current medical, legal, or ethical issue found within professional and/or peer reviewed journals. Develop an informative or persuasive article, report, or research paper documenting .... 2015 -

8.1 - Research a current medical, legal, or ethical issue found within professional and/or peer reviewed journals. Develop an informative or persuasive article, report, or research paper documenting t.... 2015 -

8 Competencies

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Student Name

As this student’s guardian, I have reviewed the following:

Letter from CTE Director Letter from Instructor Course competencies Class policies Information regarding students enrolled in CTE, assigned to Alternative School Competency Attainment Rubric

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date