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Course Syllabus
Health Science

Simon Rivera High School

2021-2022

Instructor
Mr. Javier Hernandez
Health Science Technology Education Teacher

Contact Information
(956) 698-3097
jhernandez8@bisd.us
javhernandez.weebly.com

Class Hours and Locations

Rivera Early College High School
2021-2022 School Year Schedule:
Monday-Friday, Room F210
Conference- 7th Period
Lunch – 6th Period

Required Prerequisites
To enroll in this class, students must have taken and passed: Principles of Health Science Technology and
Medical Terminology. Students may have the opportunity to gain CPR certification by the American Heart
Association and attend hospital clinical rotations.Students in this course will have the opportunity to apply to one
of the certification programs currently offered by BISD (applications and interviews will take place during the
school year, in this course). The current certification programs being offered by BISD include: Patient Care
Technician (PCT); Pharmacy Technician (Rxt); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); and Medical Billing and
Coding.

Course Description: 130.204. Health Science

(1) The Health Science course is designed to provide for the development of basic knowledge and skills related
to a wide variety of health careers. Students will have hands-on experiences for continued healthcare
knowledge and skill development. The course may be taught by different methodologies such as clinical
rotation and career preparation learning.

(2) To pursue a career in health science, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve
problems, and communicate effectively. Students should understand that quality health care depends on the
ability to work well with others.

(3) The health science industry is comprised of diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and
biotechnology research and development systems that function individually and collaboratively to provide
comprehensive health care. Students should identify the employment opportunities, technology, and safety
requirements of each system. Students are expected to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a
health science career through further education and employment.
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(4) Professional integrity in the health science industry is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal
Responsibilities. Students are expected to employ their ethical and legal responsibilities and limitations and
understand the implications of their actions.

Method of Instruction
Lessons will be delivered through various means, including: lectures, powerpoint presentations, hands-on skill
labs, job-shadowing, interviews, skits, internet, videos, books and computer software on campus.
Each student is responsible for obtaining their library cards and computer access at Rivera Early College High
School.

Textbook
Diversified Health Occupations by Simmers, 8th edition( DHO E-book access will be provided for students’ use)
Parents may request the textbook from the front office for home use.

Materials
Class materials for in class use: A 1 Subject College Ruled Spiral Notebook, loose-leaf paper, ink pens
(black only), # 2 pencils. No color pens and white-off or liquid paper will be accepted unless you want points deducted
from your daily and /or test assignments.

Digital Classroom Requirements:

Google Classroom account, Google Meets, school e-mail account, NGLsync and other software downloads required
by Health Science curriculum.

Class materials for clinical use:

1. Black Scrubs ( top & bottom ) with Rivera School Logo
2. Watch
3. ID clip holder
4. Copy of current immunization card.
5. clipboard

****Please Note: Other classroom requirements may be needed throughout the school year. Students will be
advised about additional materials in class as the year moves forward.

Grading Plan
Students will earn grades based on classroom assignments as well as on their performance, attendance and
participation. Grades will be based on an average of at least 4 minor grades and 3 major grades per six
weeks.

Class participation may be used as a daily grade or as a test grade for overall participation in a particular six
weeks. Attendance is imperative in this course. If you are absent, you will miss out on an opportunity to earn a
grade for participation; if you are not in class, you can’t participate. Participation grades may include actively
participating in individual or group activities, reviews, discussions, etc.…during the class period as well as paying
attention to speakers and/or watching videos or demonstrations. Please do not work on other assignments or
homework during class which may result in me picking up your notes/assignments and possibly a zero
for participation, if I am taking a participation grade that day. On that note, I do strive to help students with
other assignments in all subjects. If you finish classwork requirements early, I will allow you to read or finish
homework for another class, but this privilege will not always be granted. Remember, I am here to help and to
guide you, not do your work for you. I keep a lot of markers, scissors, glue, colors, rulers and color pencils on
hand for you to use in class projects. Please bring your own paper and pens. All assignments done during
class time are due at the end of the period, not later during other classes or after school. You will be given plenty
of class time to complete your work. Homework is due at the very beginning of class. Please meet assignment
deadlines so you may receive credit for your work.
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Clinical Rotations (subject to cancellation due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.)

Clinical rotations are a major part of the course curriculum and grade. If you are late and miss the bus, an
alternate assignment may be given upon instructor approval. It is the responsibility of each student to complete
clinical assignments/notes missed due to an absence following clinical visit. Please make arrangements to be on
the bus on time for clinical days. Attendance is very important. Going to another school function does not exempt
you from attending clinical. You chose to be in this program which supersedes all other activities. If there
is an event which interferes with clinical, please let me know. We will adjust clinical visits during the week of
STAAR testing accordingly. I will modify the schedule for EOC testing also. If you see a conflict that will interfere
with clinicals, please let me know immediately, not after the fact. Students must also be present for the hospital
orientation to be cleared to attend clinical in addition to other requirements. Remember, you are representing
yourself, your school and your district. Please adhere to all school/classroom and hospital rules and regulations
at all times.

Expectations of Appearance
Students are required to come to class in their scrubs every Monday for the of the year and every time we
go to the hospital when clinicals begin the 2nd half of the year. Students are required to make an effort to maintain
themselves neat, clean and professional at all times. Students are expected to act in a professional manner at all
times, especially when wearing scrubs. The uniform (scrubs) should always be neat, well-fitting, clean, and free
from wrinkles. Student cannot be dressed in partial uniform. Examples: scrub top with jean bottom or scrub
bottom with t-shirt. The uniform will not be altered to suit the students’ social style. Shoes must be clean and
presentable athletic shoes. No sandals or open toe shoes are allowed. Nails should be kept short Absolutely
no fake nails allowed (ex. Acrylic, gel, etc.). Those types of nails harbor bacteria. The use of colored polish is
discouraged during clinical rotation because it can conceal dirt among other things. Hair should be kept clean
and neat for class and clinicals. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed (Mohawks, fluorescent colored hair, or
unnatural colored hair). When doing your clinical rotations, hair should be up and out of your face and picked up
off your neck. Jewelry is not recommended at the clinical site because it can cause injury to a patient or transmit
pathogens (germs). Expectations are a watch and small stud earrings. Hoop earrings will not be allowed at the
clinical site. Any other type of piercing will not be allowed in the clinical site (ex. Eyebrows, nose, and tongue or
or any other visible piercing) is not allowed in uniform.

Phone use in class

Cell phones are not allowed in class or especially at the clinical site. As per district policy, which is in the BISD
student handbook. Students that fail to follow directions will have their phones confiscated and will have to bring
a parent or guardian to pick up the cell phone after class.

Student Identification
Name badges should be worn by all students to the hospital clinical site. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain
a school I.D. During clinical rotations, students must have an ID suspended with a lanyard. No ID, no clinical.

Lab Safety:
In Health Science we will be learning medical skills during labs and demonstrations. Student horseplay and inattention to
safety rules will NOT be tolerated. If at any point a student’s behavior is dangerous to themselves or those around them,
they will be removed from the lab area and will receive a zero for the lab. This kind of behavior is an obstruction of student
learning and safety.

Homework Policy
It is my belief that homework is important and should be viewed as a positive experience for the students, not a
punishment. Homework is assigned to prepare students for upcoming class topics as well as reinforce the concepts that
have already been introduced. It teaches students self-discipline, responsibility and organizational skills. I will never
assign homework simply to give you something to do. Each and every assignment is important and should be treated as
such. All electronic or paper assigned homework must be turned in on the due date set by the teacher. All traditional
assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the due date. Any homework that comes in after this time will
be considered late!
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Make-Up Work
It is the student's responsibility to make up assignments as soon as they return from an absence. Students need to be
mindful of the procedure to make up assignments.

Late work
⮚ You may turn in an assignment one day late but will receive 30% off of the grade that you have earned on the
assignment.
⮚ Larger projects may be adjusted depending on the situation.

What do I do if I am absent?
⮚ Check the LMS (Google Classroom) to see what you missed. Read through the activity and do as much of the
work as you can. If there is research, complete it as soon as you can. If you missed a class activity, check with me to see
when and how you can make that activity up.
⮚ Ask me at an appropriate time for further direction if you are confused.
⮚ You will have two school days to make-up work that is assigned when you are absent.
⮚ If an assignment is due on the day that you are absent, it is due for you the day upon your return.

Three before me . . .
1. Consult the activity again-re-read
2. Use your resources . . . websites, textbooks, etc.
3. Ask a classmate

Then ask me the specific question by stating the problem and what you need.

A student who knows they will be absent from class on a particular date (due to sports, vacations, academic
activities, etc.) is still expected to hand in any work that was assigned to be due for that day. You may hand in
work the day before it is due, or the morning of, but any work handed in later than the assigned class time will be
counted as late.

Any work that is missed due to an unexcused absence will not be allowed to make up and will be given the grade of a 0
regardless of the assignment.

Attendance:

Students are expected to attend class regularly and to arrive at class on time.

The following are examples of unacceptable excuses for absences:

Truancy, jobs, car trouble, trips not approved in advance, hunting, fishing, vacation, pleasure trips, birthdays or other
celebrations, and babysitting

TRUANCY
A student is truant if he/she has excessive daily absences or parts of days without proper excuse. Parents are required to
schedule a conference with school officials to discuss excessive absences. Truancy includes:

1. Leaving school without signing out in the main office.

2. Leaving school at lunch without permission
3. Are absent from school without prior permission.
4. Fail to report to the place for which they received a pass from class.
5. Come to school, but do not attend classes.
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Tardiness: Tardiness will be documented. Students should be in the room when class begins. Have your notebook/lab
journal and supplies ready to begin class. If you come to class on time you will be getting a total of 10 more points in
your mid-term & final exam.

Passes: Passes will be issued only in emergencies. Restroom passes will be limited to your five-minute break during
each period.

Classroom expectations:

1. Be on time at your assigned seat.

2. Bring required materials and assignments to class daily.
3. Follow directions precisely the first time given and comply with deadlines.
4. Display physical, emotional, and social safety at all times.
5. Place your backpack/purse/personal belongings by the side of your desk as you get seated.
6. You may leave your silenced cellular phone and unauthorized E-devices inside your backpack. Take to
your table/desk only the supplies used for this class (pen, pencil, journal/notebook,computer,etc.)
7. If late, (but within the first 10 minutes) sign in the Tardy Sign in form. After 10 minutes you are
considered to be absent.
8. Raise your hand when you need my help, or for permission to speak
Always wait to be acknowledged
9. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
10. Mutual RESPECT, Mutual COURTESY.
Do not interrupt when someone else is speaking
No swearing, cussing, teasing, yelling, bullying will be allowed. ZERO TOLERANCE
11. No unauthorized E-devices will be allowed in class: phones, radio, camera, iPod, MP3, MP4, MP5,
PDA, iPad, walkman, earphones, Bluetooth, electronic games, laptops, netbook or any other
communication/electronic/entertainment devices.
Please read Student Handbook.
12. No personal grooming during class time. No sunglasses allowed in class.
13. TEACHER DISMISSES THE CLASS. Students need to be seated when the bell rings to be
dismissed.
14. NO FOOD, NO DRINKS, NO SNACKS IN THE CLASSROOM
15. Keep your Student Information Form updated. Notify me of a new phone number.
16. Do not ask for permission to go to: your locker, another classroom, library, counselor, attendance office,
etc. You may go during your time (after class, or during your lunch).

* If a counselor, teacher, assistant principal, nurse or any other member of the faculty staff requires your
presence during my class period, they will give you an official pass or will send a person with an official pass
or they will call to inform me. No official pass, no permission.

Consequences (not necessarily in order)

1. Verbal/Written warning
2. Student-Teacher Conference
3. Student-Parent-Teacher Conference
4. Administration Referral for further discipline.3
5. In some cases, Security will be called.
All of the above will be documented in the student’s file.
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If a serious offense, behavior/ discipline problem may incur, Consequence Number 5 will be
implemented immediately.
**In addition to these rules/expectations, all the rules in the BISD Student Handbook will be followed in this
class. It is the Student’s Responsibility to know them and follow them.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is imperative in this class to prepare for clinical rotations. A student, who is absent, excessively and
within a six week period and does not meet the criteria to attend clinicals and/or is failing, may be removed from
this course and not attend clinical rotations.

Classroom Rules
1. Respect Everyone. (No foul language, treat others as you would like to be treated)
2. Come to class on time and prepared. (Bring notebook, pen, paper, and a positive attitude to class every day.)
3. Follow Directions (Raise your hand if you need assistance.)
4. Use class time wisely
5. Do you work well
6. Follow school/class rules

Scholastic Dishonesty
Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of
failure in the course and expulsion from the program. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating,
plagiarism, collusion, and submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to
another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student,
or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity
of the school, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be
reported to the Dean of Students. Do not allow your peers to pressure you to cheat. Your grade, academic
standing and personal reputation are at stake. If a student is caught cheating or giving answers, he/she will earn a
grade of '0' for that assignment and will not be able to make-up the assignment. A parent conference will be
required.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Progress reports are mailed out every three weeks by BISD. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the district
has the correct mailing address in order to receive the progress reports and report cards. I strongly encourage all
parents to request a username and password to obtain your child's current grades and attendance in all classes.

Student Academic Responsibility

Students are expected to be diligent in their studies and attend class regularly and on time. Students are
Responsible for all classwork and assignments. On recommendation of the instructor concerned and with the
Approval of the counselor, students may, at any time, be dropped from courses.

Important Dates
Please refer to the district’s calendar. The dates for each Six Weeks Periods are posted as well as all vacation
days. Many announcements area also posted daily on the district’s main web page: www.bisd.us

Note: Course content and schedule may vary from that specified by this syllabus (and related
documents), to accommodate contingencies that may develop during the course due to ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic. The instructor will explain the rationale for any variance as it occurs.

BISD does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in
employment or provision of services, programs or activities. This syllabus is subject to change .
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Simon Rivera High School

2021-2022

Student/Parent Agreement

Student:

As a student, I have read and understood this syllabus. I agree to follow all classroom rules and expectations. I agree to
contact Mr. Hernandez whenever I have academic problems, questions, or suggestions.

___________________________ ________________________ ______________________

Student’s Name (print) Student’s Signature Date

Parent:

As a parent/guardian, I have read and understood this syllabus. I agree to contact Mr. Hernandez as soon as possible if I
have any questions or concerns about my child. I will do my best to ensure my child’s success in Health Science
Theory/Clinicals.

____________________________ ________________________
Parent's Signature Date

***** This syllabus is subject to change.

***** BISD does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in
employment or provision of services, programs or activities.