Health: Grades 9-12

Mrs. Hellinger

Welcome

Hi everyone! Welcome to high school Health. My name is Mrs. Hellinger. I have three years teaching experience in fifth and sixth grade and seven more years working with students in other school settings. Most recently, I was an aide to the head teacher of the Teen Parent Program at another local high school. There I worked with the moms individually on their school work as well as supervised their children.

In reference to my personal life, I have two kids of my own; a two year old and a ten year old. I love more than anything spending quality time with them. I also love music, going to the beach, and barbecuing with family and friends. 

In the past, I have worked with students from all kinds of backgrounds and have found great joy in getting to know all of them. I am a strong believer that all children can succeed with their goals no matter what their current or past situation is. On top of that, I cannot stress how important it is for me to have each student fully understand how much I value each of them and want to be someone who helps them reach those goals, whatever they may be. Your life is your story; make it great. Meanwhile, know that I have an open door policy and am ready and willing to assist you in any way possible throughout that journey. 

Class Overview

Topics that will be covered this semester:

-Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

-Growth, Development, and Sexual Health

-Injury Prevention and Safety

-Mental, Emotional, and Social Health

-Nutrition

-Personal and Community Health

These topics will be taught in detail by the teacher and students will deepen their understanding of the content through group and individual projects and assignments. 

Class Rules

Show respect to others 

Hands to self'

Talk in turn

Discipline Procedure

This class will follow a ticket system. When a student breaks a class rule or does not follow a classroom procedure, they will turn a ticket. Each colored ticket represents a different type of discipline. This chart is listed below:

Green: Each student begins the day on green

Yellow: This is a warning. If a student turns his ticket to yellow, there is no punishment.

Orange: If a student turns his ticket to orange, he will be assigned Standards (writing sentences about his misbehavior.) These will be due the following school day. 

Red: If a student turns his ticket to red, he will be assigned the standards from his orange ticket as well as a detention for the following school day. 

Homework Policy

Homework is due at the beginning of the class period of the day it is due. Homework turned in after this will be deducted ten percentage points for each day it is late. 

Relevant Links:

Escondido High School Calendar

Escondido High School Bell Schedule