Academy of Medical SciencesWHMS2015-2016
Teachers: Casey Fleury, RN or Rachel Allison, RN Room Number:
192 or 189Email: [email protected] or
[email protected] Website:
http://teacherpages.hallco.org/webpages/cfleury Tutorial Days: Mon.
Fri.Phone Number: (770) 967-4871 Ext.2192 or Ext 2189 Tutorial
Hours: 7:45 AM-8:15 AM
Dear WHMS student,
Welcome to the Academy of Medical Sciences. You are embarking on
a wonderful journey of discovery! The amazing human body will be
our emphasis of study along with medical terminology, healthcare
practices, employability skills, and healthcare careers. Ms.
Fleury, RN and Ms. Allison, RN
Georgia
Standardshttp://archives.gadoe.org/DMGetDocument.aspx/Healthcare_Science_grade6.pdf?p=6CC6799F8C1371F6BDF0A954698BC2BD8AA77F12F97BA052CE04D95818678628&Type=D1.
Students will demonstrate the proper implementation of safe work
practices to prevent injury or illness.2. Students will effectively
communicate orally and in writing, applying knowledge of healthcare
science communications.3. Students will explore the different
careers available in the field of central supply.4. Students will
explore the different careers available in the field of
radiology.5. Students will explore the different careers available
in the field of rehabilitation services.6. Students will explore
the different careers available in the field of dentistry.7.
Students will explore the different careers available in the field
of pharmacy.
HOSAAll students are encouraged to join HOSA. HOSA is a
co-curricular organization. The mission of HOSA is to enhance the
delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing
opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of
all Health Occupations education students, thereby helping students
to meet the needs of the health care community. Students will have
the opportunity to participate in competitive events and numerous
community activities. HOSA dress code and additional information
available at www.hosa.org and www.georgiahosa.org.
HOSA Dues: ______ Due: ________________Textbooks and suppliesThe
following textbooks may be used in the classroom but will not be
taken home bystudents. Students will utilize classroom computers or
tablets or they may use their own devices in our classrooms.
Exploring Health Careers: Third Edition
Health Care Science Technology: Career Foundations
Diversified Health Occupations: Seventh Edition
Grading60% Assessments written tests, skills assessments,
projects30% Classwork/ Daily work worksheets, class professionalism
(employability)10% Homework review website with parents and return
signed formExamples of some actions that would jeopardize your
success on professionalism grade: Putting head down during class
Disruptive behavior Tardiness Not cleaning up after individual /
team work Grooming in class Disrespectful behavior Talking during
lecture Unauthorized use of cell phone during class Failure to
participate Abusing equipment
Required Materials 1. Notebook paper1. Pen or pencil
Internet Use PolicyRefer to West Hall Middle School Student
Handbook Internet Use Policy.Technology UsageIn the classroom, we
use class iPads and laptops. You are required to follow the
acceptable use agreement you signed in your student handbook and
submitted to your homeroom teacher. If any damage caused by
negligence or misuse of the equipment occurs, you will be held
responsible to pay for any repair or replacement costs required for
the equipment.Classroom Procedures1. Respect yourself, classmates,
teacher, and school property.2. Arrive to class on time and
prepared to learn. Students are to be in their assigned seat
working on their daily dose activity when teacher enters the room.
If students are not working, they are considered tardy.3. Bring all
required materials to class each day.4. Ask three, then me.5.
Honesty is expected. Cheating will not be tolerated in the
classroom. If you cheat or allow/assist someone to cheat, all
parties involved will receive a zero and your parents will be
notified immediately.6. Use the restroom or water fountain during
class change. Students will only be allowed to use the restroom in
events of emergency.7. Dispose of gum, candy, food, or drinks
before entering the classroom/lab.8. Professional language required
at all times. (Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, demeaning, or
inappropriate language in the classroom.)9. Keep the room/lab clean
and respect the equipment and furnishings10. Electronic devices are
only to be used for class purposes and when permission granted by
teacher.11. When in the computer lab, work only on the assignments
related to this class. Therefore, you should not be checking
e-mail, chatting, playing games, downloading, uploading, doing
research for another class, listening to music, personal browsing,
etc. When allowed to use the Internet, visiting websites that are
not appropriate for school or not educationally related is
PROHIBITED. Violators will face consequences as outlined in the
student handbook.
Laboratory Safety Rules1. Be respectful of yourself, others and
equipment2. Equipment will only be used once proper instruction has
been given by the teacher.3. Use professional behavior at all
times.4. Notify teacher of all accidents immediately no matter how
minor.5. Dispose of food, drink or gum prior to entering the lab.6.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during lab
activities.7. Leave your work area neat, clean and sanitized.8. Be
attentive to verbal commands of the instructor.9. Return your
unused material to the supply manager.10. If in doubt, ask your
instructor.11. Accept responsibility for your own actions both good
and bad.12. Maintain confidentiality per healthcare industry
standards.
Policy for Late AssignmentsEach student is expected to complete
all assignments in the allotted time. Late assignments are
penalized resulting in ten (10) point reduction each day assignment
is late. Each late assignment is to be submitted with the orange
slip explaining why the assignment is late and with the students
signature. If work is missing after five (5) days, student will
complete red slip explaining why the work is missing and signing to
state that student understands that they are accepting a grade of
zero (0) for failure to submit.
Policy for Make-up WorkIn the case of an absence, it is the
students sole responsibility to check the class calendar/website
regarding missed assignments. If there are any questions it is the
students responsibility to contact the teacher. The contact must be
made within one school day upon returning. A reasonable time frame
for the work to be made up will be established. Failure to turn in
the work at the assigned time will be treated as a missing
assignment. The actual grade earned on make-up work will be awarded
if the absence was excused and the work is submitted within the
time period set. In the case of an unexcused absence, a ten-point
reduction per day will be taken.
Policy for Retaking Tests (Formative Assessments)If a student
receives a grade on a written or skills test (excluding the final
exam) that they deem to be less than their desired grade, then the
student may retake each test for possibility of full credit during
teachers conference hours (Monday Friday 7:45AM 8:15 AM).
Appointment must be made with teacher to retake test.
Discipline PolicyConsequences for students may include
performing activities or skills again until students best
performance is achieved; WHMS 4 STEP discipline policy will be
implemented for lack of respect to self, teacher, or other
students. First consequence will be a verbal warning Second
violation of classroom rules the 4 step plan will be initiated
and/or loss of lab privileges. The next violation will result in
Step 2 which includes contacting parents. The last step results in
a referral to the administration.
SafetyThis course will involve frequent hands-on activities. You
will work closely with materials, equipment, and each other.
Appropriate safety procedures and techniques will be discussed
prior to each activity. Deviation from these procedures and misuse
of equipment at any time will result in automatic exclusion from
that clinical session, and a ZERO (0) will be given for that
activity. Repeated violations will be managed on an individual
basis. **All information on syllabus is subject to change at
teachers discretion
Laboratory Safety Rules1. Be respectful of yourself, others and
equipment2. Equipment will only be used once proper instruction has
been given by the teacher.3. Use professional behavior at all
times.4. Notify teacher of all accidents immediately no matter how
minor.5. Dispose of food, drink or gum prior to entering the lab.6.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during lab
activities.7. Leave your work area neat, clean and sanitized.8. Be
attentive to verbal commands of the instructor.9. Return your
unused material to the supply manager.10. If in doubt, ask your
instructor.11. Accept responsibility for your own actions both good
and bad.12. Maintain confidentiality per healthcare industry
standards.
