COURSE DESCRIPTION

State Requirements is a semester class which includes the courses required by the state department of education to be taught to all students in California before they graduate from high school. It is divided as follows:

Drivers Education - a nine week course which emphasizes a safe, responsible approach to driving. The students will undergo a survey of situations which affect the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Health Education - a nine week course which focuses on social, sexual, and health issues currently facing young adults. It will help the students to better understand themselves, their family, and their friends. The philosophy and design of the human sexuality portion of this course is consistent with the beliefs, goals, and objectives of the Pacific Grove Unified School District.

LEARNING OUT COMES

Driver Education

1. An understanding of what to do in a driving emergency
2. An understanding of the California driving rules and laws
3. Ability to judge traffic situations in order to execute safe driving actions
4. An understanding of what it takes to become a safe and responsible driver

Health Education

1. Acceptance of personal responsibility
2. Respect for and the promotion of health for others
3. An understanding of the process of growth and development
4. Informed use of health-related information, products and services

CLASS POLICY ON RESPONSIBILITY

In general our high school encourages you to learn the subject matter of your courses and also to learn to take responsibility for your own learning. This philosophy has particular relevance to this course, because driving safely and preserving your health are ultimately individual responsibilities.

Consequently, discipline and responsibility will be incorporated into the subject matter and grading of the course. The remainder of this document is to let you know what is required and expected of you in this class. Get a head start on being responsible - become familiar with this document.

GRADES

Grades will be weighted as follows:

GRADING SCALE

Grade reductions will be given for the following:

Tardy - -not in seat when the tardy bell rings

Not being on task - talking, passing notes, grooming, etc.

Not being prepared for class - you must have (1) pen & pencil, (2) class notebook, (3) any due assignment and (4) class text

 Improper behavior - (1) inappropriate language, (2) being removed from class for disciplinary reasons, (3) a referral to the office and (4) bringing food and drinks into the classroom.

Reductions can not be earned back!

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook - you will be required to bring a three ring binder to class daily. The notebook is to be used for this class only. Failure to do so will be considered off task behavior.

   The notebook will be divided into five sections as follows:

   1. Handouts (including course descriptions
   2. Video Reports
   3. Speaker Reports
   4. Class assignments
   5. Blank paper for note taking

   Each section in the notebook will be identified by a divider.
   The papers in each section are to be in chronological order with the most recent assignment on top.

2. Homework /Current Events - Homework will be assigned periodically. It will be collected the day it is due, and when it is returned to you, file it in your notebook.

3. Class Participation - Class participation is essential for this class. Contributing ideas, answers, and general discussion on a regular basis will count toward your grade.

4. Group Work - Your ability to work in groups in a positive and constructive manner will be a major portion of this class. To achieve a quality product, it will take both individual contribution and team effort.

5. Research Project - A major research project will be required, it will be on human sexuality or substance abuse and addictive behavior.

6. Make-Ups -
   Absent on test day - You will be required to make it up on the day you return to school.

   Absent for several days - Upon returning to school you should check with a classmate regarding any work missed. It is your responsibility to see that all work missed, including tests are made up prior to next progress report or grading period. Once you set a time for making up a test it is your responsibility to be there. Not showing up to take your test will result in a "F" on that test.

7. Cheating - will be given an "F" on the test or quiz and they will be dropped one full letter grade at the quarter.

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STATE REQUIREMENTS

Parent / Guardian

I am aware of the curriculum and grading procedure for the course.

Student's name_________________________________________________________

(please print)

Student signature_______________________________________________________

Parent /Guardian signature____________________________________date________