HEALTH EDUCATION

Mr. Waltzer

Classroom: 4069

After School Hours: Tuesdays 2:25 - 3:15pm

Contact: jwaltzer@yonkerspublicschools.org & Teams

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Health Education provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain or improve upon their healthand wellness in order to make healthier and wiser decisions.

Health Education is mandatory in New York State. One half unit of study is required by section 135.3© of Commissioners Regulations.

DAILY SUPPLIES

• A section in a Three Ring Binder labeled Health Education.
• Paper and something to write with.
• This is where you will write your notes and complete assignments in class and online.

GRADING POLICY

40% Assessments (Tests), Reports, and Projects.

40% Classwork and Homework

*Late Classwork/ Homework may be turned in for half credit.

*Classwork/ Homework are graded: 0-49 you get half credit, 50-100 full credit.

20% Participation

*Includes: Behavior, being Appropriate, Punctuality, being Prepared, being Attentive, and obeying

  Classroom Rules. Graded in quarters:  

100% Doing all the above All the time. 

75%   Doing all the above Most of the time. 

50%   Doing all the above Some of the time. 

25%   Rarely doing all the above.  

0%     Never doing the above.

If a student is out, it is his/her responsibility for getting all missed notes, assignments, and exams.

CODE of CONDUCT

1. Warning.
2. Parent/ Guardian Notified.
3. Administrator Notified.
4. Parent/ Guardian, Administrator, and Teacher meeting.