Health should not be a hard class.  If you follow these tips you will be very successful.

1. Be prepared for class:   First, be on time for class.  I will follow the school tardy policy.  Second, you should always have a pencil to write with and a folder for Health class.  The folder will help you keep things organized.  You will also have a Health folder that we keep in class.  You will use that to keep your work in if you finish or we need it again next class period.  You will use your own folder for homework or anything you don’t finish in class.

2. Use class time wisely:  I try not to give homework very often.  You will have homework when we have tests, projects, or you miss class time.  I will give you class time to complete our work.  If you focus during class and complete your work you will have very little to do outside of class.

3. Use your planner:  Since we have Health every other day it is very easy to be unorganized.  Use your planner to write the agenda down each day (found on front white board).  This will help you keep track of your work and when assignments are due.  It also helps you remember what we have done.  Over the weekends we have 4 day gaps between classes.  If you have all that information written down it is much easier to stay on track.

4. Participate:  Health class is much more enjoyable if to take an active part in it.  Follow along, ask questions and complete work.  Please ask questions during discussion.  If there is anything you want to know, or are interested in, on a Health related topic please ask.  Many other students may be wondering the same thing.  We also have many discussion grades for videos or classwork.  By discussing and answering these questions it will help you learn the material better and also improve your chances of receiving a good grade.

Lastly, I am here to help you be successful in class.  If you have a question or don’t understand something please ask.