LIBERTY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL-HEALTH EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor:  Amanda Renfro

Email:  amanda.renfro@lps53.org      Phone:  816-736-5410 ext. 2338

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:  This is an "online" class through our new Liberty Virtual with instruction coming from the teacher through email, discussions, and recorded video, as well as live video.  This class will also have an experience piece that will require hands-on and reflections.  You will select two experience requirements from the list and complete the requirements before the end of the semester.  You are EXPECTED to log in every day and fulfill the requirements.  If you don't log in within 5 days, you may be dropped from this course. We will be using Canvas.  A large focus will be on learner-centered activities that promote independent and critical thinking skills.  

INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE TIMES: 

Email response time is 24 Hours

Grading Assignments:

• Deadlines will be daily since this is a condensed version of a semester-long course.  Each assignment will specify when it is due.  It is an expectation that work will be submitted by the deadline.
• Regular Assignments (discussions, quizzes, assignments with objective questions) grades will be posted within 48 hours of the assignment submission deadline.  Please check your Canvas gradebook as I leave comments on assignments.  

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:  Health Notebook, Pencil/Pen, Laptop or access to Canvas.

COURSE OVERVIEW:  Health Education is an introduction to health topics relevant to today’s high school student.  Topics covered provide a solid background of knowledge to assist students in making healthy decisions as they move into young adulthood.

COURSE UNITS:

• Module 0: Introduction
• Module 1: Assets and Maslow (Health & Wellness)
• Module 2: Drugs vs Meds (Substance Abuse)
• Module 3: Tobacco/Vaping and Alcohol (Substance Abuse)
• Module 4: Immune System and Diseases/Cancer (Body Systems)
• Module 5: Relationships/STD's
• Module 6: Mental Illness
• Module 7: Fitness and Nutrition
• Module 8: Illegal Drugs
• Module 9: Emergencies

Some units could be sensitive to some students, if this occurs...  please email me and we can come up with alternative assignments to complete for full credit.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:

1. Follow the Golden Rule.
2. It’s NEVER okay to disrupt the learning environment with inappropriate posts.
3. It’s NEVER okay to hurt someone with your actions, words, or behavior.
4. Complete all assignments and tasks on time.
5. ALWAYS communicate with me, and let me know what's going on.

POLICIES/PROCEDURES

1. Log in to Canvas every day.
2. If you don't log in within 5 academic days and have multiple missing assignments, contact will be made and may result in an automatic drop from the course.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Students must complete their work.  The penalty for submitting another student's work as your own is an automatic zero on that assignment, an administrative referral, and parent contact.

GRADING:  Grades are based on a percentage of total points available.  Grade breakdown is as follows:

A      94 – 100%                A-     90 – 93%        

B+    87-89%                    B      84-86%                    B-     80-83%          

C+    77-79%                    C      74-76%                    C-     70-73%

D+    67-69%                    D      64-66%                    D-     60-63%                   

F       59% and below