GOALS
To promote student development of:
1. cognitive learning through
the use of study guides, class discussions and written
tests.
2. a
positive attitude toward healthy lifestyle.
3. self-concept through
independent learning, problem solving, and accepting challenges.
4. develop the social skills of
sharing, taking turns, cooperating and learning to be effective
leaders as well as contributing followers
Students are challenged during each
lesson to be successful both individually and as a group. Feedback is
given on the students' ability to solve problems and. While lessons are planned
and structured, learning can be spontaneous.
Students will be observed throughout
each grading period. Evaluation is a continuous process where each
student is being evaluated for grading purposes during each class
period. Since grading is occurring each class, consistent high effort
and positive attitude are necessary each day.
Each student's grade is determined by
the effort, attitude, and awareness she
demonstrated during class.
Formal assessments will also be tied into the grading process. These activities
allow students to be accountable for their learning and performing in
class. The assessments will report , recall of
knowledge and the students' abilities to work with peers to complete
a task and display learning.
Ultimately the over-all goal is for each girl to take the information
and skills that she learns in Health to develop a healthy lifestyle during
adolescence and throughout their life.
