Welcome

Ms. Levin’s7th Grade Health Class

Communication

•Vista Middle School Webpage•http://www.vistamiddle.org

•Email•michele.levin@vistamiddle.net

•Conferences•Parent letters and notes•Vista Agenda•Phone Calls•Texts

Health is a combination of complete

mental, physical, social, and emotional

well being, not merely the absence

of disease or infirmity.

The Health Triangle

PhysicalMental/emotionalSocial

Physical

Soci

al

Mental/

Emotional

We will study

• Health and Wellness• Physical Activity and Fitness• Nutrition• Mental and Emotional Health• Relationships• Resolving Conflicts and Preventing

Violence

We will study

• Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs Personal Health

• Growing and Changing– including male and female reproductive

systems– risk reduction strategies

• Diseases• Personal Safety• The Environment and Health

For more information

Growing and Changing– including male and female reproductive

systems– risk reduction strategies

Expectations

• Be responsible for their behavior at all times• Be trustworthy and respectful of classmates

and not tease or share personal information about others

• Be thoughtful when listening to classmates, the teacher and when sharing opinions

• Be on time, prepared and ready to work everyday

• Be a hard worker and do your best• Be a good Vista Middle School student and

follow school rules

Grading

• 30% Class work• 10% Homework• 30% Quizzes and Tests• 30% Projects

Work

• Most work done in class. • If you need more time to finish the work

– advisory– tutoring– home

• Students who receive a grade lower than a C may make corrections and/or improvements to raise their score to a C.

Grading Scale

• 100 – 90 % = A• 89 – 80 % = B• 79 – 70 % = C• 69 – 55 % = D• under 55 % = Fail

Late Work

• Students who are absent must see Ms. Levin when they return to school to receive the missing work. Late work from an excused absence can receive full credit if completed within a week.

• Other late work is discouraged but will be accepted with a drop of one grade. For example, a B would become a C.

• No late work from the first 10 weeks of the semester accepted after the 10 week report card.

Homework

• Given about once a week.• Posted on our class website. • Homework can be

– finishing class work– projects– independent studying for tests and

quizzes

Work Habits and Cooperation

• Students receive an E (excellent), S (satisfactory), or U (unsatisfactory) in work habits and cooperation.

• The work habits grade is based on quality of completed work, effort, meeting deadlines

• Cooperation is based on the student’s ability to work well with classmates and follow classroom expectations

Tardy Policy

• Be in your seat, doing your warm up by the time the tardy bell rings.

• We follow the Vista Tardy Policy• Excessive tardies can result in after

school detention.

Materials

• Pens, pencils, eraser • A folder or binder to take handouts home• A book of your choice for silent sustained

reading (SSR)• Colored pencils, washable markers

(optional)• If you are unable to get any of the class

materials, please let me know on the signature page.

Please return this page to Ms. Levin by: ___________________ It is worth 10 homework points.

I have read the Health 7 Guidelines for Ms. Levin’s class. I will be an active and respectful participant in our class. I understand that I can meet with my teacher to talk about my progress when time permits before, during, or after class or after school as long as I schedule an appointment ahead of time. I also know that I can reach my teacher on her school email with any concerns or questions I might have.

Student Name (please print): _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________Student Signature DateI/We _________________________________ have read the above statement and Ms.

Levin’s Health 7 Guidelines.(Parent/Guardian Name)

I understand the Health Guidelines and will help my student be successful in this class.___________________________________________ __________Parent/Guardian Signature DateHow do you prefer that I contact you? ___ phone ___ email ___ note with studentBest Phone Number(s): _____________________ or _________________________Best Time to Call: _________________Parent/Guardian email:_________________________________________Do you have any questions or concerns that I can help with? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________