MRS. FLAIM’S HEALTH CLASSMY RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOUR TEACHER:
1. TO TREAT YOU WITH RESPECT AND CARE
2. TO PROVIDE YOU AN ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT
3. TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY DISCIPLINE
4. TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE MOTIVATION
5. TO TEACH YOU REQUIRED CONTENT
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS MY STUDENT:1. TO TREAT ME WITH RESPECT AND CARE
2. TO ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY
3. TO BE COOPERATIVE AND NOT DISRUPTIVE
4. TO STUDY AND DO YOUR WORK (SUCCESS=EFFORT!)
5. TO LEARN AND MASTER THE REQUIRED CONTENT
COMET CODE OF CONDUCTBe Responsible
Be Prepared
Be Respectful
Be Safe
COMET CODE OF CONDUCTHALLWAYS AND STAIRWELLS• GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR DESTINATION
• USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
• WALK AT ALL TIMES
• STAY TO YOUR RIGHT
• KEEP HANDS, FEET AND OBJECTS TO YOURSELF
• HAVE APPROPRIATE PASS
COMET CODE OF CONDUCTBATHROOM• KEEP BATHROOM CLEAN
• RETURN TO CLASS QUICKLY AND QUIETLY
• REPORT ANY DAMAGE OF BATHROOM TO ADULTS
• WASH YOUR HANDS
• HAVE A BATHROOM PASS
• KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND OBJECTS TO YOURSELF
COMET CODE OF CONDUCTCLASSROOM• ARRIVE TO CLASS ON TIME
• COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS
• KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND OBJECTS TO YOURSELF
• HAVE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS
• RAISE HAND TO BE RECOGNIZED
• KEEP CLASSROOM CLEAN
MRS. FLAIM’S HEALTH CLASSROOM RULESPLEASE…NO EATING/DRINKING.
ARRIVE ON TIME FOR CLASS.
DO NOT DISRUPT THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT UPON ARRIVING LATE.
BRING HEALTH MATERIALS AND SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH EVERYDAY!
RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK.
DO NOT TALK WHILE TEACHING AND LEARNING IS IN PROGRESS.
DO NOT BE DISRESPECTFUL TO ANYONE!
DO NOT TOUCH OTHER PEOPLE OR THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS.
DO NOT TELL STORIES ABOUT OTHER CLASSMATES’ PERSONAL PROBLEMS OR BUSINESS.
REMAIN SEATED UNTIL BELL RINGS.
LIMIT TIME OUT OF CLASS.
MAKE UP WORK AFTER ABSENCE.
USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE AND TERMINOLOGY.
PARTICIPATE.
FIND TIME TO ENJOY HEALTH CLASS-IT REALLY IS NOT DIFFICULT!
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!!
… THANK YOU!CONSEQUENCES FOR YOUR CHOICE TO BREAK A RULE: FIRST TIME: WARNING
SECOND TIME: 15 MINUTE DETENTION WITH TEACHER; POINT DEDUCTION
THIRD TIME: CALL HOME; POINT DEDUCTION
FOURTH TIME: CALL HOME; POINT DEDUCTION; 30 MINUTE DETENTION WITH TEACHER
FIFTH TIME: CALL HOME; REFERRAL TO MR. MORAN; POINT DEDUCTION
SIXTH TIME: CONFERENCE WITH TEACHER, STUDENT, PARENT, AND MR. MORAN; POINT DEDUCTION
SEVERE DISRUPTION: STUDENT SENT IMMEDIATELY OUT OF ROOM; CALL HOME; POINT DEDUCTION
I ________________________________ HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMET CODE OF CONDUCT AND THE RULES FOR MRS. FLAIM’S CLASSROOM. I WILL DO MY BEST TO FOLLOW ALL OF THE RULES AND I AM AWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES, IF “I CHOOSE” NOT TO FOLLOW THEM.
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HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GRADE 5 HEALTH
MRS. FLAIM
COURSE OUTLINE:FAMILY LIFE AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT- components of wellness, healthy choices, self-control, resolving conflict, etc.
NUTRITION- food choices, nutrients, healthy meal planning, analyzing food labels, benefits & risks of eating habits, etc.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS- benefits of regular physical activity; skill related fitness, health related fitness, improving fitness, etc.
BICYCLE AND FIRE SAFETY- practicing of safe lifelong skills, value of smoke detectors & maintenance, plan details and escape routes for fire safety, proper helmet use, traffic safety, riding techniques, weather conditions
PERSONAL CARE AND HYGIENE- appropriate use of personal hygiene products, protection and maintenance of the health of teeth, skin, hair & nails, health of eyes and ears, consumer decisions
BASIC FIRST AID- basic first aid steps for choking, bleeding and treatment of burns
PUBERTY- physical, social, emotional and intellectual change, specific changes for males and females
HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GRADE 5 HEALTHMRS. FLAIMGRADING STANDARDS:YOUR HEALTH GRADE WILL BE BASED ON 200 POINTS:4 QUIZZES = 80 POINTSCLASSWORK/HOMEWORK = 56 POINTS4 ARTICLE REVIEWS = 44 POINTS1 PROJECT = 20 POINTSPOINTS COULD BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR GRADE FOR:
• BEHAVIOR ISSUES/DISRUPTIONS
• BEING LATE WITHOUT A PASS
• LACK OF PREPARATION (NO NOTEBOOK/FOLDER,PEN/PENCIL)
• FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CLASSROOM/SCHOOL RULES
EXTRA CREDIT: CAN BE OBTAINDED BY SUBMITTING 1 ADDITIONAL PROJECT. THIS PROJECT MUST BE A DIFFERENT CHOICE THAN YOUR FIRST PROJECT AND MUST BE TURNED IN BY A SPECIFIED DATE NEAR THE END OF THE COURSE. WORTH UP TO 20 POINTS.
**** IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
**** DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!
PROJECT GRADINGIF EXTRA CREDIT RAISES YOUR TOTAL ABOVE 20, YOU WILL GET AN A+
19-20 = A17-18 = A-15-16 = B+13-14 = B11-12 = B-09-10 = C+07-08 = C05-06 = C-03-04 = D02 & UNDER = FSTUDENT NAME:_______________________ GRADE:______________
2 POINTS ARE DEDUCTED FOR ANY MISSING ITEMS FROM THE PROJECT LIST.2 POINTS ARE DEDUCTED EACH DAY A PROJECT IS LATE.CHOICES:POSTER- IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO A POSTER AS YOUR PROJECT, IT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED TOPIC INFORMATION AS WELL AS:
PICTURES AND/OR 2-3 DIMENSIONAL PROPS
ACCURATE INFORMATION
SOURCES FOR YOUR INFORMATION SHOULD BE LISTED
PROJECT SHOULD BE “POSTER SIZE” –
NEAT/LEGIBLE
GOOD EFFORT/ATTITUDE
T-SHIRT PROJECT- IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO A T-SHIRT AS YOUR PROJECT, IT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED TOPIC INFORMATION AS WELL AS:
PICTURES
WHITE SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT WITH COLOR ADDED
ACCURATE INFORMATION
SOURCES FOR YOUR INFORMATION SHOULD BE LISTED
NEAT/LEGIBLE
GOOD EFFORT/ATTITUDE
POWER POINT PROJECT- IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO A POWER POINT PRESENTATION AS YOUR PROJECT, IT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED TOPIC INFORMATION AS WELL AS:
PICTURES
ACCURATE INFORMATION
SOURCES FOR YOUR INFORMATION SHOULD BE LISTED
NEAT/LEGIBLE
GOOD EFFORT/ATTITUDE
SOUND/VIDEO OPTIONAL
TOPICS: CHOOSE THE TYPE OF PROJECT YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE(POSTER, T-SHIRT, POWER POINT). THE PROJECT SHOULD BE BASED ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS AND INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION LISTED:
NUTRTION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Original rhyming rap or poem about nutrition and exercise
Information about nutrients, food pyramid, portions, calories, etc.
Exercise information: benefits of exercise, types of, amounts, activites, etc.
Diseases or disorders from poor nutrition and/or lack of exercise
BICYCLE SAFETY:Original rhyming rap or poem about bicycle safety
Equipment needed for safety
Bicycle Inspection
Rules of the Road
Recreational Safety
FIRE SAFETY:Original rhyming rap or poem about fire safety
Leading causes of fire in the home
How to Prevent Fires
How to be prepared for a fire
Escaping a Fire/escape plans
BASIC FIRST AID:Original rhyming rap or poem about Basic First Aid
What is First Aid?
First Aid for Choking
Stopping Severe Bleeding
Types of Burns and their Treatment
PERSONAL CARE & HYGIENE:Original rhyming rap or poem about Personal Care & Hygiene
What is Hygiene and why is it important?
Hair and Skin Care
Teeth and Gum Care
Eye and Ear Care
HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HEALTH GRADE 5MRS. FLAIMHELPFUL WEBSITES FOR PROJECT INFORMATIONwww.kidshealth.orgwww.cdc.govwww.mypyramid.govwww.nutrition.govwww.americaonthemove.orgwww.discoveryschool.com/balancefirstwww.eatright.orgwww.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAidIndexwww.usfa.dhs.gov/kidswww.firesafety.govwww.McGruff.orgwww.be-safe.org/css_com/bicycle/index.htmlor visit Mrs. Flaim’s school web page and click on linksHEALTH-GRADE 5MRS. FLAIMIF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME, I CAN BE REACHED AT:j.flaim@hackensackschools.org201-646-7851Also my direct link for Homework Now to find out about assignments is:
Http://
my.homeworknow.com/teacher/flaim
