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9 th GRADE HEALTH

9 th GRADE HEALTH. Class # 715 Room 234 Mrs . Karas. TODAY’s AGENDA!. Introductions Mission/ Philosophy Class Policies Grading Policies Theology of the Body Contact Information Self Advocacy Curriculum Activity HOMEWORK. MRS. KARAS: EDUCATION.

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9 th GRADE HEALTH

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  1. 9th GRADE HEALTH Class # 715 Room 234 Mrs. Karas

  2. TODAY’s AGENDA! • Introductions • Mission/ Philosophy • Class Policies • Grading Policies • Theology of the Body • Contact Information • Self Advocacy • Curriculum • Activity • HOMEWORK

  3. MRS. KARAS:EDUCATION • Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School, Class of 1993; • BSed. in Physical Education and Health from George Mason University, Class of 1997; • Med. degree in Administration from Marymount University, Class of 2005.

  4. MRS. KARAS:EXPERIENCE TEACHING: * 18 yrs teaching Health/ PE * 10 yrs teaching Algebra @ PVI Summer Studies * 5 yrsas Coordinator/ Manager of Game Staff & Ticket Sales for PVI Athletic Department COACHING: HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY LEVEL * 6 yrs Swimming- 1 @ DJO ’94 - 5 @ SLHS ‘00- ‘05 * 2 yrs Women’s Lax- @ SLHS ’01-’02 RELATED EXP: * GMU Intermural Referee: Football, Basketball, Softball * Swim Lesson Director & Instructor, * Youth House B-ball, L.L. Tee-Ball, Girls Lacrosse Coach

  5. MRS. KARAS:MISSION To deliver energetic, motivational, and fun activities that promote overall health and wellness in the student. The provision of a safe, accepting, cooperative and respectful atmosphere in which a student feels secure in learning new information is imperative. Risk-takers welcome.

  6. MRS. KARAS:PHILOSOPHY If You Don’t GO TO WORK, You Don’t GET PAID!

  7. MRS. KARAS:PHILOSOPHY If You Don’t GO TO WORK, You Don’t GET PAID!

  8. MRS. KARAS:CLASS POLICIES Be on Time. Be Prepared. Demonstrate Respect. Give 100% Effort. Be an Active Participant in class. Venture outside your comfort zone.

  9. ON TIME WHAT CONSTITUTES BEING ON TIME? In the door In your desk Planner Out Homework on Desk Computer Up & Running

  10. BE PREPARED • Homework is Completed and In Health class WITH you. • Computer Up & Running. • Writing Utensil and Notebook present. • Study for your tests.

  11. DEMONSTRATE RESPECT • If someone else is talking, you are not. • Show Compassion for your classmates. • Raise your hand if you wish to add a comment or ask a question. • Be Considerate of ALL individuals in the classroom. • Do not offer up anything in class that you would not want the Pope to hear, see, notice, or read! • Use the restroom, get a drink of water, sanitize your hands during your pass period to avoid class disruption

  12. GIVE 100% EFFORT • MAXIMIZE your minimum! • Show me that you care. • Do your homework-- it shouldn’t take more than 15 min./ day. • Study for your tests-- a little bit every day goes a long way • Pay Attention in Class. • Try your best when completing anything with your name on it! • Study!– there will be days when I don’t assign HW….use the time you normally spend on it to review the day’s class notes. • Be the BEST you YOU can BE!

  13. BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT • Pay Attention. • Be Alert. • Raise your hand to offer insight or ask a question or answer a question. • Volunteer when asked. • Step up and help a classmate if the opportunity presents itself.

  14. VENTURE OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE • Be Flexible • Be Compassionate • Put yourself out there • If you have a question, ask it. There is a very good chance that someone else has the same question. • Understand that there is more than one way to do things that aren’t necessarily wrong.

  15. MRS. KARAS:QUARTER GRADING POLICIES 40%- Participation *Everyone will start the quarter with 100% in Participation. If the student follows Class Policy, he/she will keep their 100%; otherwise it will cost the student 5% pts./ infraction.* 40%- Unit Tests *Formal, Summative Evaluation for every Completed Unit that will be taken on-line via Exam View* 20%- Quarter Project *Technology based, Problem Driven Project that will be uploaded to the Class Wiki when completed.*

  16. MRS. KARAS:SEMESTER GRADING POLICY 40%- PE Grade 40%- Health Grade 20%- Theology of the Body Grade (No Semester Exam for this Class)

  17. THEOLOGY OF THE BODY A Catholic Version of Family Life Experiences/ Sex Education. TOB explores Human Sexuality from Social, Mental, Emotional, Physical and Religious Points of View. TOB will count at 20% of your SEMESTER AVERAGE. P days- Boys meet in Room 234 w/ Mr. Kissinger while the Girls will Meet for Health Class elsewhere FIRST TOB DAY: 9/10/14 H days- Girls meet in Room 234 w/ Mrs. Leffas while the Boys will Meet for Health Class elsewhere FIRST TOB DAY: 9/3/14

  18. Where to go when TOB is in Rm 234? PH 1st:Rm 233Rm 223 3rd:Rm 222Rm 2314th: Rm 229Rm 230

  19. MRS. KARAS:Communication For Corespondance: Questions, Concerns, Comments kkaras@paulvi.net To be used to turn in certain assignments on-line via Googledocs. kkaras@pvipanther.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- For Theology of the Body Inquiries kleffas@paulvi.netbkissinger@paulvi.net

  20. MRS. KARAS: TECHNOLOGY MY WEBSITE!! Freshmen Health For ANY information pertaining Health Class— Class Announcements; Calendar/ Timeline; Homework Assignments; Handouts; Testing Dates; Teacher’s Schedule; Necessary Supplies; About the Teacher Other technology based educational programs used include: Panthernet , DYKnow, pbworks, googledocs, Photostory3, Audacity, Youtube, United Streaming, etc.

  21. WHEN IN DOUBT • Check your Agenda/ Planner • Check the Mrs. Karas’ website • Check the Chalkboard • Check the Classroom Calendar • See Mrs. Karas • Last resort, Ask a classmate.

  22. MRS. KARAS: OFFICE HOURS I have an open door policy during school hours During Planning Periods & Lunch By Appointment: I am available After School on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Extra Help, Missed Work & Test Make-Ups (Please see Mrs. Karas, in advance, to make Appts.)

  23. WHAT DOES THIS QUARTER HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU? BODY SYSTEMS : A Look at the Body as a MachineFunctions- Why is this system important? Anatomy- What organs are included? Diagraming Physiology- How does the system work? Maintenance- How do we care for the system? Injuries & Illnesses- What affects the system? Re:Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary, Nervous, Circulatory, & Respiratory (time allowing).

  24. NEXT SEMESTER How to Treat your Body to Wellness Nutrition ATOD Prevention Mental/ Emotional Health

  25. Brainstorm! List the Qualities/ Characteristics that, You Believe, Make a GREAT STUDENT.

  26. Student “Web” THE PERFECT STUDENT

  27. Homework!MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF YOU! Using Colored Pencils, Crayons, Imagination, and Creativity, and a Piece of Paper that I give you— Brainstorm & Createa list that you feel are the “Qualities and Characteristics of Great Teachers” into a “Web” to Visually Display your Thoughts. DUE: Thursday, 8/28/14 GP8 will turn theirs Webs in 1st period on Friday, 8/29/14.

  28. TOMORROW! • Seating Chart • Homework Check • Q & A • Navigation of Website • Friday= Short Day • “Policies” Test on Friday

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