Thursday, April 28, 2011

May 2 - May 6

Health: Students will be starting the sexuality unit.  Students will be discussing topics such as STD's, Pregnancy, Emergency Contraception, Birth Contol Methods, etc.  Also, students will be learning vocabulary terms associated with the male and female reproductive systems. 

PE:   Students will be particpating in small-sided cooperative team games such as kick-ball, wiffle-ball, floor-hockey, lacrosse, and ultimate football/frisbee.  As long as the weather is nice, class will be taking place outside for the rest of the year.
PE GRADES ARE BASED ON PARTICIPATION.  SIMPLY JUST CHANGING YOUR CLOTHES DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL BE RECEIVING FULL CREDIT!!!!!
 
 
 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

April 25 - April 29

No School Monday, April 25

Health:  Students will be discussing Bullying and Mental Illness topics.  Also, students will start learning about body systems. 

PE:   Pool (8th, 9th, and 10th Grade) - Students will be working on various swimming strokes in the pool (front-crawl, under-water swimming, back-crawl, breaststroke, and side-stroke.) The swimming unit will last 2 weeks and the studens will be recquired to change in order to receive full credit.  Swimming suits, towells, and a t-shirt during attendance will be recquired.

Floor Hockey or Kick-Ball (11th and 12th Grade) - Students will be playing small-sided floor hockey or kick-ball games in the gymnasium.

PE GRADES ARE BASED ON PARTICIPATION.  SIMPLY JUST CHANGING YOUR CLOTHES DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL BE RECEIVING FULL CREDIT!!!!!!!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

April 18 - April 22

No School Friday, April 22 - Enjoy your Easter Break!

Health:  Students will be learning about Mental Illnesses/Disorders associated with teenagers.  Students will complete a mini-research project in the library while working in groups.  Students will create a power-point that will be submitted for a grade. 

PE:   Pool (8th, 9th, and 10th Grade) - Students will be working on various swimming strokes in the pool (front-crawl, under-water swimming, back-crawl, breaststroke, and side-stroke.) The swimming unit will last 2 weeks and the studens will be recquired to change in order to receive full credit.  Swimming suits, towells, and a t-shirt during attendance will be recquired.

Floor Hockey (11th and 12th Grade) - Students will be playing small-sided floor hockey games in the gymnasium.

PE GRADES ARE BASED ON PARTICIPATION.  SIMPLY JUST CHANGING YOUR CLOTHES DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL BE RECEIVING FULL CREDIT!!!!!!!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

April 11 - April 15

Health:  Students will be completing their writing prompts on the Mental Health Triangle and submitting them for their first big grade.  Rough and Final drafts will be graded.  Also, students will take their first exam on Chapter 1 at the end of the week.

PE:  Dodge Ball or Physical Fitness Activities in Weight Room - Students will have the option of participating in dodge ball games in the gymnasium or going to the weight room to do muscular strength, cardiovascular, and agility exercises.  Dodgeball tournament for 11th and 12th graders will take place before we let out for Easter Break.  Please let me know if you want to play!

PE GRADES ARE BASED ON PARTICIPATION.  SIMPLY JUST CHANGING YOUR CLOTHES DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL BE RECEIVING FULL CREDIT!!!!!!!

Friday, April 1, 2011

April 4 - April 8

Health:  Students will be taking notes, doing worksheets, and working on health scenarios in groups.  All of the material will be related to Mental, Physical, and Social health issues that high schoolers face on a daily basis.  Also, students will begin working on their writing prompts which will be their first major grade.

PE:  Dodge Ball or Physical Fitness Activities in Weight Room - Students will have the option of participating in dodge ball games in the gymnasium or going to the weight room to do muscular strength, cardiovascular, and agility exercises. 

PE GRADES ARE BASED ON PARTICIPATION.  SIMPLY JUST CHANGING YOUR CLOTHES DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL BE RECEIVING FULL CREDIT!!!!!!!