Dear parent  and precious student,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to my  Human Anatomy class. I am looking forward to an enjoyable and most fruitful year in the study of body structure and function.  I don’t know about you but I do believe that Human body is the most interesting science. It gives great opportunities not only to study how your own body functions but to admire God’s most complex creation. In this Class, we will learn to explore anatomy and physiology of human body through a variety of ways: Lectures, class demonstrations, labs, videos and hands on experiences.

I am hoping to establish good relationships with my students and by doing so,  help them become not only critical thinkers but also changers of our world 

 Class Rules, Behavior and Expectations

• In addition to the student handbook’s general rules, I will expect the following from students in my classroom:
• There will be no eating or drinking in the room
• Cell phones are not allowed in the room.
• When the second bell rings before you reach your seat, it will be considered as unexcused tardy.
• Students are free  to do anything that doesn’t cause a problem  for anyone else (including the teacher)
• If you cause a problem, I will ask you to solve it.
• If you can’t solve the problem, or choose not to, I will do something
• What I will do will depend on special person, and the special situation
• Always, raise your hand to ask a question
• The consequences will depend on the choices the student will have made: I happen to believe that there are no bad students, but good students who made bad choices. It is students’ privilege and responsibility to make good choices.
• It is my goal to treat my students with respect so they will know how to treat me and others. In most of the circumstances, there will be a first warning, a one-on-one talk with the student and a contact to the parents before consequences are applied.
• Since we will support the rules and guidelines as given in the school handbook and the State Education Code, I would encourage all my students to  read and regularly review the Student /parent hand book

 Assessment and Grading

 Homeworks, Class preparedness, quizzes  and labs shall be assigned one weight.   Remember, items must be brought to class and available when the bell rings – homework, book, pencil and other needed materials. Again, if work is incomplete or items missing, points will be taken off from the preparedness grade.

 Shape up your study habits: There will be many pop quizzes!!!!!!!!!  

 Please study accordingly: Expect   more reading and writing assignments, drawings, videos and dissections.   

• Students are expected to review the previous material everyday!
• Tests - will be valued at 3 weights
• Students are expected to be able to read and summarize the assigned text from the text book or magazine
• Students are expected to take notes from Video
• Projects - as assigned
• Class participation  has great  potentials to boost your grades 
• Cumulative final – usually 6 weights.
• A project may be given in lieu of a final written exam. In that case, it will be presented by students in class and will have the same weights as the final exam
• Students will be told their current cumulative grades generally at the end of every chapter.  Please communicate with your child regarding their progress.
• I am typically available during office hours!  Please encourage your child to get help as soon as possible if needed!  Parents may contact me by e-mail at faustinu@villagechristian.org or at the High School office; 818-768-5540.

 The overall grade will break down as follow:

100%-90% = A

89%-80% = B

79%-70% = C

69%-60%= D

59%-0% = F

Class Preparedness  

•  Students are required to have to following material
• One 3 Ring Binder (1 inch) with  Dividers
• Color pencils : Very needed since there will be many drawings to be done
• A pencil with an eraser
• Note: Text must be covered and kept in good condition at all times. Books are assessed at the end of the year. Students will be charged $62 for any missing text book or pay between  1-30$ depending on the book’s damages.

Special  Lab Safety Rules

•  No goofing around in the lab
• Report any accident  or injury, no matter  how minor, to the instructor immediately
• Avoid interference in the experiments of other lab groups. This includes any unwanted  or unasked  for “help.: Keep your hands on yourself
• Carefully read ALL the directions for the experiment before starting to do anything. NEVER conduct any unauthorized  experiments on your own
• Think ahead. Be aware of what is going on around you in lab.
• Listen to what the instructor says when he addresses the class during lab.

 Human Anatomy Content

 Text : Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 2006 by Elaine N. Marieb

1.The Human body: Introduction
• Anatomy and Physiology: Overview
• Levels of structural Organization
• Homeostasis
• Maintaining Life
• The Language of Anatomy

2. Basic Chemistry
• Composition of Matter
• Molecules and Compounds
• Biochemistry: Chemical Composition of Living Matter

3. Cells and Tissues
• Overview
• Anatomy and Physiology of Cell
• Body Tissues
• Developmental Aspects

4. Skin and Body Membranes
• Classification
• Integumentary system (skin)
• Developmental Aspects

5. The skeletal System
• Bones: Overview
• Axial and Perpendicular skeleton
• Joints
• Developmental Aspects

6. The Muscular System
• Microscopic Anatomy
• Skeletal Muscle Activity
• Muscles Movements, Types and Names
• Gross Anatomy
• Developmental Aspects

7. The nervous System
• Organization
• Central nervous System
• Peripheral Nervous System
• Developmental Aspects

8. Special Senses
• The Eye
• The Ear
• Chemical Senses: taste and Smell

9. The Endocrine System
• An Overview
• Endocrine Organs
• Developmental Aspects

10. The Blood
• Composition and Functions
• Homeostasis
• Blood groups and Transfusions
• Developmental Aspects

11. The Cardiovascular System
• The Heart
• Blood Vessels
• Developmental Aspects

12. The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
• Lymphoid organs
• Body Defenses
• The Immune System
• Developmental Aspects

13. The Respiratory System
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Respiratory disorders
• Developmental Aspects

14. The Digestive System and Body Metabolism
• Anatomy
• Functions
• Nutrition and metabolism
• Developmental Aspects

15. The Urinary System
• Kidneys
• Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra
• Development Aspects

16. The Reproductive System
• Male
• Female
• Pregnancy
• Development Aspects

 If you haven’t done so, please have your parents e-mail me by the end of the first week of the school   to acknowledge that you have been informed about the class rules and procedures.