Miscellanous
Why is being on time important?
It prevents missed instruction and demonstrates responsibility.
What does "accountability" mean?
Taking responsibility for your actions and their consequences.
Name the three dimensions of the Health Triangle.
What are Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social Health?
Poor sleep can cause lower focus and what emotional response from our class example?
Irritability
What day and time is tutoring available for Health class?
Monday from 3:30–4:15 PM.
Name six tips that would help them have a successful first year at Friendship Tech Prep.
Name three things a student can do when they are falling behind.
Attend class, complete missing work, ask for help, attend tutoring, communicate with teachers, create a plan.
A student gets eight hours of sleep but is experiencing a lot of stress. Which two dimensions are represented?
Physical health by sleep and Mental/Emotional health by stress.
Why can poor sleep affect more than physical health?
Because the health dimensions are interdependent, so a physical change can influence mental/emotional and social health.
What three categories make up your final Health grade, and how much is each worth?
A student notices their group is failing because no one is communicating. Instead of blaming their teammates, they organize the group, divide responsibilities, and make sure everyone has a role. Which Core Value and skill are being demonstrated?
Responsibility and teamwork/social skills.
Name all 8 core values
Respect,Responsibility,Integrity,Persistence,Patience,Caring,Commitment,Confidence
A student has supportive friendships but regularly gets very little sleep and feels exhausted. Is their overall Health Triangle balanced? Explain.
No. Their social health may be strong, but their physical health needs attention.
A student sleeps only four hours, struggles to concentrate in class, and becomes frustrated easily. Identify the first two dimensions in this ripple.
Physical --> Mental/Emotional
A student participates every day but frequently needs redirection and is inconsistently involved in activities. According to the participation rubric, what level would best describe the student?
Developing — 2 points
What are three examples of behaviors that could result in serious disciplinary consequences, including suspension or possible expulsion?
What is one difference between confidence and arrogance?
Confidence is believing in yourself while still respecting others; arrogance involves an inflated sense of superiority.
Why is a three-legged stool an effective model for the Health Triangle?
Because when one component becomes weak or neglected, the entire system becomes less stable, just as one short or broken stool leg affects the whole stool.
A student has an argument with a close friend. They become stressed and distracted and later have trouble sleeping. Trace the ripple effect through all three dimensions.
Social → Mental/Emotional → Physical
A student arrives on time but refuses to participate, distracts classmates, and does not complete their reflection. Identify three syllabus expectations the student is failing to meet.
Any three appropriate responses:
A student becomes angry after receiving criticism, pauses before responding, considers the teacher's perspective, and then responds respectfully. Identify two Emotional Intelligence skills demonstrated.
Self-awareness and self-regulation. (Empathy may also be accepted if explained.)
Student A focuses only on exercise and nutrition. Student B pays attention to physical, mental/emotional, and social needs and makes adjustments when necessary. Who demonstrates a stronger understanding of health? Defend your answer.
Student B, because health is an interconnected system involving all three dimensions, not just physical health.
Two students experience the same stressful conflict. One talks to someone they trust, while the other withdraws from everyone. Explain why their ripple effects could be different even though the original problem was the same
Their responses and adjustments are different. Seeking support may strengthen social health and help restore balance, while withdrawing may reduce support and allow the problem to negatively affect additional dimensions.
A student repeatedly disrupts class. They have already received a general reminder and their parent has been contacted. According to the syllabus behavior-management progression, what comes next, and what could happen after that if the behavior continues?
The next step is a teacher-assigned consequence, followed by a referral to the Dean of Students, and then a restorative with the student and teacher.