Tamaqua Area High School

General Objectives

The students will:

     1. Use effective research and information management skills.

     2. Analyze and make critical judgments about all forms of communication, separating fact from opinion, recognizing propaganda, stereotypes and statements of bias, recognizing inconsistencies and judging the validity of evidence.

     3. Exchange information  orally, including understanding and giving spoken instructions, asking and answering questions appropriately, and  promoting effective group communication.

     4. Compose and give presentations when assigned, that are designed to persuade, inform and describe pertinent information relevant to the topic.

     5. Evaluate, infer and draw conclusions from charts, tables, and graphs, showing the relationships between data and real-world situations.

     6. Demonstrate their skills of communication, negotiating, and cooperating with others.

     7. Recognize and demonstrate the ability to apply dietary guidelines to meet nutritional needs at various stages of life.

     8. Understand the benefits associated with physical fitness and good personal health habits, including health promotion and disease prevention.

     9. Identify the advantages of avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse.

     10. Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work cooperatively in team sports or other developmentally appropriate group activities.

Units of Study

Classroom Rules

1.    Show respect for yourself, classmates, faculty, and school property.

2.    Do things that do not prevent the teacher from teaching and do not prevent yourself or others from learning.

Grading

     Each graded item will have a predetermined point value. Points earned for each assignment will be added up at the end of the quarter to determine the final grade.

Class Policy

     Testing: All major tests will be announced at least two days in advance. Students who are present on test day and know about the test must take it.     

     Quizzes: Quizzes will be given periodically to check student progress. They may or may not be announced.

     Homework: Homework is given periodically to reinforce class material and will be collected. If homework is not completed on time, your grade will be negatively affected.

     Classwork: Each student is expected to pay complete and total attention in class and encouraged to take notes during class. Students will participate in all class activities. Only health class materials will be worked on during health class.

     Absences: Students will have the number of days absent plus one day to make-up missed homework and other class assignments. It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the teacher when they are able to make-up missed work.