ML King High School Dept.

of Health & Physical

Education
Health Course Syllabus

Teacher: Coach L. Williams Location: RM#161

Textbook: Glencoe (www.pearsonsuccessnet.com) Tutorial Day/Time: By Appointment
Office Number: 678-874-5402 Email: Leenard_F_Williams@dekalbschoolsga.org
Classroom: 161
Department Philosophy: The goal of Health Education is to provide each student with a
comprehensive curriculum emphasizing wellness as a way of life. This concept of wellness is dependent
upon healthy attitudes, behaviors and choices and current health knowledge.

Course Description:
 To develop behavior favorable to a healthful quality of life within the family and community.
 To develop desirable attitudes and behaviors based upon scientific knowledge rather than
superstition.
 To develop an understanding of personal and public health matters. To develop an
understanding of cause and effect, thus preserving life. To acquire safety and first aid skills.

GPS Standards: See Lesson Plan

Course Outline: (This schedule will vary with each instructor based on available instructional
space, class size, and equipment availability and teacher preferences)
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program
Lesson 1 – Responsibility for Health
Week 1: Week 10: (ADAP – Required Unit for 9th
Lesson 2 – Life Skills for Health
Grade)
Lesson 3 – Health Knowledge
Week 2: Week 11: Library Research Book Reports
Lesson 4 – Responsible Decisions
Lesson 5 - Negative Peer Pressure
Week 3: Lesson 6 – Good Character Week 12: Written/Oral Presentations
Lesson 7 – Healthy Mind
Lesson 8 – Food & Nutrition Lesson 21 – Respiratory Diseases
Week 4: Lesson 9 – Making Healthy Choices Week 13: Lesson 22 – Sexually Transmitted
Lesson 10 – Digestion & Excretion Diseases
Lesson 11 – Loving Family Member
Lesson 22 – HIV Infection
Week 5: Lesson 12 – Family Relationships Week 14:
Lesson 23 – Cardiovascular Disease
Lesson 13 – Conflict Resolutions
Lesson 14 - Healthful Friendships
Lesson 23 – Asthma & Allergies
Week 6: Lesson 15 - Dating Skills Week 15:
Lesson 23 – Chronic Health Conditions
Lesson 16 - Abstinence
Lesson 17 - Harmful Relationships
Lesson 25 – First Aid
Week 7: Lesson 18 - Marriage Week 16:
Lesson 26 – CPR
Lesson 19 – Parenthood
Week 8: Lesson 20 – Family Changes Week 17: Make Up Work
Week 9: Mid Term Exam Review / Discussions Week 18: Final Exam Review / Discussions
Grading Scale

Area Included in Area Percentage

Class work/Daily Work Writing activities, notebook, journals, current 40%
(Guided Practice) events

Homework Internet research activities, self-assessment, 20%

(Assessment during journal, current events
Learning)
Tests/Quizzes/Projects Content-based, performance-based 30%
(Summative assessment)
Final Exam Comprehensive written exam 10%

Total: 100%

Required Materials:
 Pen (blue/black)
 Pencil,
 College-ruled paper
 Notebook to keep notes/handouts.

Classroom Expectations:
 All school rules as listed in the student handbook will be enforced.
 No profanity.
 Students are responsible for the security of their own valuables.
 Disrespect of the rights, property and feelings of others will not be tolerated.
Homework
 Unless listed on board, homework assignments will be placed on website:
 Website: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com This website also provides 24hr access to book
 Username: coachbush
 Password: Health18
 Text Messages about homework or assignments “See attached sheet”

Late Assignments/ Make-up Policy/ Re-do Policy

• Students will be considered tardy if they miss more than 10 minutes of class.
• A student that is absent will earn a grade of zero.
• An excused absence will be allowed to be made up. Make-up work must be returned within 3
days of the absence. Only excused absences will be allowed to make-up work.
My signature below denotes my understanding of the requirements for the
successful completion of the Health course taught by Coach L.Williams.
(Please return this form to instructor for class credit.)

Student Printed Name: ____________________________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________

Parent Printed Name: ____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________

Allergies______________________________________________

Email________________________________________

Phone Number_____________________________________