9th GRADE HEALTH

Class # 715Room 234Mrs. 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

• 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.

MRS. KARAS:EXPERIENCE

TEACHING: * 19 yrs teaching Health/ PE* 10 yrs teaching Algebra @ PVI Summer Studies

* 6 yrs as 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

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.

If You Don’tGO TO WORK,

You Don’tGET PAID!

MRS. KARAS:PHILOSOPHY

You Can Do It!

So, the Moral of this Clip (and success in my class) is….

If You Don’t

GO TO WORK, You Don’t

GET PAID!

MRS. KARAS:PHILOSOPHY

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.

ON TIME

WHAT CONSTITUTES BEING ON TIME?

In the doorIn your deskPlanner OutHomework on DeskComputer Up & Running

BE PREPARED

• Homework is Completed and In Health class WITH you.

• Computer Up & Running.• Writing Utensil and Notebook present.• Study for your tests.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.*

MRS. KARAS:SEMESTER GRADING POLICY

40%- PE Grade40%- Health Grade

20%- Theology of the Body Grade(No Semester Exam for this Class)

THEOLOGY OF THE BODYA 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. Pell while the Girls will Meet for Health Class elsewhere

FIRST TOB DAY: 9/15/15H days- Girls meet in Room 234 w/ Mrs. Leffas while the Boys will Meet for Health Class elsewhere

FIRST TOB DAY: 9/9/15

Where to go when TOB is in Rm 234?

P H1st: Rm 232 Rm 2263rd: Rm 223 Rm 2294th: Rm 222 Rm 222

MRS. KARAS:Communication

For Correspondance: Questions, Concerns, Comments To be used to turn in certain assignments on-line via Googledocs.kkaras@pvipanther.net--------------------------------------------------------------------For Theology of the Body Inquirieskleffas@pvipanther.net tpell@pvipanther.net

MRS. KARAS: TECHNOLOGYMY 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.

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.

MRS. KARAS: OFFICE HOURS

I have an open door policy during school hoursDuring Planning Periods & Lunch

By Appointment:I am available After School on

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Extra Help, Missed Work & Test Make-Ups(Please see Mrs. Karas, in advance, to make Appts.)

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?

DiagramingPhysiology- 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).

NEXT SEMESTER

How to Treat your Body to WellnessNutritionATOD PreventionMental/ Emotional Health

Brainstorm!

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

Student “Web”

THE PERFECT STUDENT

Homework!MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF YOU!

Using Colored Pencils, Crayons, Imagination, and Creativity, and a Piece of Paper that I give you—

Brainstorm & Create a list that you feel are the “Qualities and Characteristics of Great Teachers” into a “Web” to Visually Display your Thoughts.

DUE: Thursday, 9/3/15GP8 will turn theirs Webs in 1st period on Friday, 8/29/14.

TOMORROW!

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