Course Syllabus

Instructor: Courtney Loveall  be kind      Email: cloveall@cwcharter.org

Phone: 209-322-9515                                              Office Hours: 9am-4pm 

Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course. 

Class Information: Class Date & Time: Tuesdays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm This class is a 1 Semester course with 5 credits. 

  • Semester 1 - First Class Meeting, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:00pm.

Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/9/24 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.) 

  • Semester 2 - First Class Meeting, Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/28/25 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.) 

Course Overview: 

CWCS’s High School Health online course offers students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher. 

This is a general education course that meets the high school health graduation requirement. Students should expect to spend a consistent amount of time each day (1 hour, on average) on the assigned lessons. Much of the learning is done independently by the student, as the class meets only once per week. 

This Health class takes an unbiased, respectful, tolerant and informative approach to all health topics. We utilize online course curriculum which includes modules on nutrition & fitness, first aid & CPR, cultural diversity, empathy, violence prevention, mental health, self-esteem, conflict resolution, stress, depression, suicide, diseases and disorders, drugs/alcohol/tobacco, puberty, personal hygiene, healthy relationships, dating, CHYA (California Healthy Youth Act), sexual health, and decision-making. 

Note: To ensure a positive school climate so that all students feel safe on and off campus knowing that all peers have the same basic understanding of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors, content includes gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, discrimination, harassment,

bullying, intimidation, relationships, family, and human reproductive organs and their functions California Ed Code (EC § 51932(b).) In general, content in California Education Code Section 51934 may be opted out of, but instructional criteria in California Education Code 51933 may not be. 

During the online sessions, an overview is given of the week’s instruction and students engage in activities and discussion. An assessment is completed at the end of each module and submitted to the instructor. These are assessments of the students’ understanding of the material. A final project provides a summative conclusion of the semester’s content. 

Parent Letter 

Please read this parent letter carefully regarding the course and CHYA and Sexual Health details. The parent needs to submit their preference via email as part of the Welcome Module. 

Materials: Comprehensive Health Skills for High School, 5th Edition 

ISBN: 979-8-88817-881-2 

  • Computer with external headset or computer speakers
  • Google Drive for assignments

Requirements: 

  • Health assignments will be available on canvas and due every week
  • School Google Account and ability to open/create word documents and pdfs (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
  • Reliable Internet access
  • Canvas Login link: https://cwcs.instructure.com/login/canvas Once logged in, you will click the BigBlueButton to your left on the navigation menu to attend class.

Online Meeting / Conference Norms: 

  • Be ready to begin class by 5 minutes prior to class start time: 10am, sharp ● Stay muted throughout the class meeting unless you are speaking 
  • The chat is being recorded at all times, and any inappropriate chats will be reported to parents and administration.
  • Video may be turned on with face showing with limited background distractions ● All participants should be sitting with their computer, not in a car or on a cell phone, unless prior approval is received from your teacher. 

Grading: 

Students will be graded on attendance and participation, class assignments and discussions, module assessments, and end of semester final project. 

Overall course grade: 

25% Homework and Discussions 

25% Attendance & Participation 

25% Quizzes 

25% Semester Final Project 

Grading Scale: 

Letter Grade 

Percentage Grade 

A+ 97-100% C+ 77-79% 

A 93-96% C 73-76% 

A- 90-92% C- 70-72% 

B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69% 

B 83-86% D 63-66% 

B- 80-82% D- 60-62% 

Attendance:

Attendance is required.  Attendance is marked by completing your attendance quizzes within TWO WEEKS of the live class. The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.

  • Excused Absence is defined as:
    The parent shall notify the teacher by email of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

  • Unexcused Absence is defined as:
    An absence that does not accompany a parent email to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "back up plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.) When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the class assignment.

Absent/Late Work:  Late work will be accepted for half credit up to the posted late work deadline. Absences don’t extend deadlines. 

Attendance Quizzes: Attendance quizzes must be posted in Canvas within two weeks of the live class for the students to mark attendance for the class. You will have two attempts to get your highest score on the quiz. Specific instructions for the quizzes will be given in class, including procedures for submission and due dates.  

Final Projects:  There are two final projects, one due at the end of each semester. Final projects will be 25% of the overall grade. 

Additional Resources: Important Dates 2024 - 2025 

Fall 2024 Spring 2025 

Aug. 12: First day of school for fall semester

Jan. 7: First day of school for spring semester

Aug 19: Canvas classes start Jan. 20: NO SCHOOL: MLK Holiday

Sept. 2: NO SCHOOL: Labor Day

Feb. 14 - 17: NO SCHOOL: President’s Day Oct 10-11: NO SCHOOL

March 21-28: NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK

Nov. 11: NO SCHOOL: Veteran’s Day

May 23: Last day of school

Nov. 22-29: NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break 

Dec 21-Jan 6: NO SCHOOL: Winter Break