MT LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Markham Elementary

Health 4th and 5th grade                        Class Rules                  Miss Hartswick

1. No talking when the teacher is talking.
2. Raise your hand if you have a question.
3. Respect one another’s opinions and answers.
4. Cooperate with your classmates.
5. Be prepared for class (must have pen or pencil, health book, health folder, student planner, and any homework that may be due)
6. Participate in class discussions and activities.
7. Complete class/home assignments on time. All homework assignments will be worth up to a total of 10 points.  Also, not any one assignment/assessment will be worth more than 25% of the student’s overall grade.  If the assignment is not turned in the day that it is due, then a parent signature stamp will be placed on the assignment to designate that it was an incomplete assignment.  Parents should have their child complete the assignment first, and then place their signature on the page in order for the child to receive credit on the assignment.

*All Late Homework Must Be Signed By a Parent*

Continually, not doing assignments or turning assignments in late could result in a needs 

improvement mark on your report card.  Students who are absent can turn in the assignment by the

next health class without penalty.

8. If you are absent on a health day and an assignment is due, you must turn in the assignment by the next health class.  Assignments must be placed in the health room in the designated classroom bin.  Miss Hartswick will not look for a student to track down his or her homework.  It is the student’s responsibility to complete the assignment and to turn it in!  
9. Check the homework board or with Miss Hartswick after an absence to determine what was missed.
10. If the above rules are not followed, behavior marks will be given.  Three or more behavior marks given in a nine-week period will result in a needs improvement mark given on your report card.                                                                                                   Grades

  A = 100 – 90%

B = 89 – 80%

C = 79 – 70%

D = 69 – 60%

      E = 59% - Below

I, _________________________________________, have read the above Health Rules and 

understand what my son/daughter is responsible for in this Health Class.  

*PLEASE KEEP THE ATTACHED 2-SIDED SYLLABUS AND RETURN THIS PAGE, 

SIGNED, TO MISS HARTSWICK.*

HEALTH SYLLABUS

I.  PHILOSOPHY OF HEALTH EDUCATION 4-5

In order to establish and develop a positive life style, young people should develop those concepts and skills

that foster individual health and well-being.  Personal health is multidimensional.  The physical, intellectual, 

emotional and social dimensions of each person are interrelated and are influenced by such things as age, 

experience, environment, and other people, especially family members. By emphasizing positive self-concept

and high self-esteem, the student will recognize that the healthier a person becomes, the better the person will 

feel about himself or herself.

Skill development acquired through the use of group interaction, discussion and individual reflection prepares 

the student to bridge the gap between health knowledge and behavior.

II. EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

    A. Student Responsibilities

       Students will be expected to:

       1. Bring required materials to class.

       2. Observe classroom rules for behavior.

       3. Participate in class discussions and activities.

       4. Complete class/home assignments on time.

       5. Check the assignment sheet or with your teacher after an absence to determine what was missed.

   B.  Parent Responsibilities

       Parents are expected to see that pupils:

       1. Receive proper rest, nutrition and exercise and can discuss problems in a confidential setting.

       2. Have a pleasant working environment at home.

       3. Are made aware of the parent's interest in the student's work and progress.

       4. Select actions that will improve their personal health habits by participating in a variety of 

            healthy lifestyle activities themselves

       5. Can discuss problems in a confidential setting.

       6. Complete assignments/assessments when they are to be done at home

   C.  Teacher Responsibilities

       The teacher will:

       1. Emphasize responsibility of the individual in making decisions which affect their health.

       2. Provide varied approaches to teaching to accommodate the learning styles of pupils.

       3. Provide practice in related areas of health.

       4. Arrange for supplemental material to augment and emphasize the basic teaching.

       5. Provide a safe, caring environment and be aware of individual needs.

III. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The student will :

1. know that wellness involves the growth, development, and maintenance of a person's  physical ,  

    intellectual, social,  and emotional health.

2. understand that individuals can prevent many health problems and diseases by following positive health    

    practices.

3. know that individuals need accurate information for attitudes and behaviors that lead to wellness.

4. acquire health information, decision-making skills, and coping strategies that are necessary for                                         

    physical, intellectual, social, and emotional well-being.

5. appreciate that total health is a right and a responsibility of every individual, family and community.

IV.  COURSE CONTENT

   Grade 4                                                         Grade 5                                                

            Introduction                                                      Introduction                  

            Head Lice                                                        Head Lice

            Wellness                                                          Safety

            Body systems   - Development              	    Body systems -Circulatory

  of systems                                                      Respiratory

   Nervous                                                        Digestion

   Muscular                                                       Excretory

   Skeletal

 Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs                            	Growth and Development

                        Smokeless tobacco                           Stages of Growth

                        Medicines         `                               maturity/menstruation

                        Definitions and effects of drugs          Endocrine systems        

                        Avoidance skills                                Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs

                        Marijuana, inhalants, cocaine             Factors that influence use

            	       Sleep, Rest Relaxation                       Media, Decision making, risky behaviors

Nutrition/Physical Activity                                 	Nutrition

Non-communicable Disease                         Communicable disease

Signs/Symbols, Fire Department                   HIV

            Eyes, Ears, Teeth                                         Environmental

V.  HOMEWORK REQUIREMENT

Homework may be assigned one day a week.  It should be taken home on the day assigned, completed 

as soon as possible and turned in no later than the next health class.  Students should also review information 

presented in class and be able to participate the next week in class discussion 

VI. GRADING AND TESTING:

Methods of evaluation will include observations of weekly work, health projects, chapter tests and

quizzes, and class participation.

Letter grades to be applied are:

            90% -100        A                     60% - 69         D

            80% -  89        B                      Below 60%      E

            70% -  79        C

VII. RESOURCES

      Textbook:        

             Being Healthy (Harcourt Brace) Supplemental Text

             Anatomical and Relief Modesl

             Audiovisual Materials                           Teacher developed materials

             Computer Programs                             Resource packets                

             Current Health and other related magazines and newspapers

VIII. Time Allocation:

      Classes usually meet for one forty minute period each week.