Health Through Film & Fiction
Course Syllabus
Mr. Turnbull
541-355-4114 /
david.turnbull@bend.k12.or.us
A. Course Overview: Students taking Health Through Film &
Fiction will learn concepts related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs,
prevention and control of disease, environmental health, healthy eating,
mental, social and emotional health, human trafficking, physical activity and
wellness, sexual health and violence prevention. Students will be utilizing film to reinforce
learning. Films are listed at:
http://www.teachwithmovies.org/best-health-hs.html By signing below, you give your student permission to watch all movies. We start the year with "Dangerous Minds" as it relates to social structure and personal differences relative to our own education.
http://www.teachwithmovies.org/best-health-hs.html By signing below, you give your student permission to watch all movies. We start the year with "Dangerous Minds" as it relates to social structure and personal differences relative to our own education.
B. Grading: Students will be assessed after each unit and
many assignments and/or exams will be online.
Homework will rarely be given. If
there is homework, it usually entails parental involvement or group/partner
activities. Mr. Turnbull will make his
best effort to keep homework to a minimum.
C. Make
up work: Will be allowed for sickness and other absences. Work should be completed within 5 days. If a student knows they will miss for
athletic/activities, they should get work ahead of time if possible.
**Each assignment will have a deadline. If a student misses that deadline, they may still turn in work for 1/2 credit.
**Each assignment will have a deadline. If a student misses that deadline, they may still turn in work for 1/2 credit.
D. Classroom Expectations: The rules and procedures in Mr. Turnbull’s
class are simple and should be adhered to at all times.
Expectation 1: Listen
when the teacher is instructing.
Expectation 2: No
gaming/texting during class.
Expectation 3: Be
respectful of all people in class.
Consequences:
Any conduct that deviates from this will not be
allowed. Consequences for not following
the rules will be:
- Verbal
reminders
- Removal
from area
- Call
home
- Detention
- Office
Referral
I ___________________ have read and understand the course
syllabus for Health Through Film & Fiction for the 2019/20 school year.
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Student Signature Date
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Parent Signature Date
***I approve of my child viewing all movies (under Mr.
Turnbull’s guidance) approved on the “Teach with Movies” website http://www.teachwithmovies.org/best-health-hs.html, as well as "Dangerous Minds" and will not need parent forms sent home before each movie.
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Parent Signature Date
