Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

13330 Vaughn St. San Fernando, CA 91340

818-896-7461
Mrs. May P. Penarroyo
Room S102
mpenarroyo@myvaughncharter.com

HumanAnatomyandPhysiology
CourseDescription:
Thiscourseisdesignedtobeanintroductiontostructureandfunctionofthehumanbodyfrom
thecellularleveltothehomeostaticbalanceoftheentireorganism.Itisalsointendedtobea
preparatorycourseforthoseinterestedinthemedicalprofessions.Studentswilltakefull
advantageoftheProjectBasedLearningtogainanindepthfunctioningknowledgeofthe
humanbody.
CourseMethods:
InthiscoursewewilltakeaVERYstudentcenteredapproach.Thecoursewillbedrivenby
studentinitiativeandtheNGSS.Theexpectationsforstudentachievement,independenceand
integritywillbeveryhigh.
Eachsemesterwillbedevotedto56units.Eachunitwillhaveitsownactivities,discussions,
testandexpertgrouppresentation.Eachunitwillbegivenampletimeforanindepthgroup
examination.
Inallfacetsofthecoursewewillbeworkingtodevelopthefollowing21stcenturyskills:
Professionalism:Studentswill
displayahighdegreeofhonorand
integrity,citizenshipandresponsibility.
Thesequalitiesmaybeevidencedby
properdress,workethic,promptness,
attendance,respectandleadership.

TechnologyLiteracy:Studentswill
beabletousedigitaltechnology,
communicationtools,and/ornetworks
appropriatelytosolveinformation
problemsinordertofunctioninan
informationsociety.

CollaborativeSkills:Studentswillbe
abletoworkwithstaff,faculty,
communitymembers,andpeers.Team
membersshoulddiscussandwork

towardwhattheyhopetoaccomplishto
meetindividualandgroupgoals.

CriticalandInventiveThinking:
Studentswilldisplayflexible,creative,
andcriticalthinkinginordertoproduce
innovativeworks.Thinkingmust
demonstrateresourcefulness,
persistence,curiosity,andrisktaking.

ContentKnowledgeand
Application:Studentswillbeableto
demonstrateproperuseofthecontentas
directedbyNextGenerationScience
Standards(NGSS)toapplythe
knowledgegainedfromtheclassandthe
projectsassigned.

Communication:Studentswillbe
abletospeakandwritewithan
awarenessofaudienceandpurpose.

GradingandEvaluationMethods:
Eachgradingperiodwillcarrythesametypesofgrades:

Classwork/Homework20%
Tests(quiz,unittest,finalexam)
20%

Projects/Laboratoryactivities&Lab
report60%

GradeScale

A+=97.50100.00
A=92.5097.49
A=89.5091.49
B+=87.5089.49
B=82.5086.49

B=79.5081.49
C+=77.5079.49
C=72.5076.49
C=69.5071.49
D+=67.5069.49

D=61.5067.49
D=59.5061.49
F=0.0059.49

Attendance/LateWork:
Thematerialsforthiscoursewillbeavailableonline.Onlyexcusedabsenceswillbe
acceptedasreasonformissingadeadline.Adoctorsnoteisneeded.
Anyassignmentthatisnotturnedinbyitsdeadlinewillbegetazerocredit.

Cheating:
Givingorreceivinganswersandcopying(fromastudent,internetsource,ortext)are
consideredcheating.Cheatingresultsinanautomatic0ontheassignment.Inaddition,
theparent/guardianwillbenotifiedandthestudent(s)willreceiveadetention.

CourseCalendar:

February

Date

March

April

May

June10

Activity

NervousSystem

CardiovascularSystem

DigestiveSystem

ExcretorySystem

EndocrineSystem

RespiratorySystem

LymphaticSystem

ReproductiveSystem

GlobalHealth

PediatricPrescription

FinalExam

Course Procedures:

Labs: We will do labs as much as possible. Students must pass the lab safety test and return
their safety contract signed by a parent or guardian to be able to participate in lab activities.
Failure to follow safety procedures (i.e. wearing safety goggles at all times) will result in a student
losing their lab privileges.

Notebook and Binder: All notes (in Cornell format) will be written and kept in a notebook. All other
handouts, homework, and class work can be hole-punched and organized neatly with dividers in
a 3 ring binder.
Chapter/Unit Tests: Most Units will take place over the course of 4 weeks (give or take 1 week).
Unit Tests will be given at the end of a unit.
Homework: Students should expect to have homework most nights. Homework is the time for
practice. Therefore, THERE IS NO REASON TO COPY. COPIED WORK will be given a grade
of 0.

OfficeHoursPolicy:
Incollege,yourprofessorswilltypicallyholdlimiteddropinofficehoursanditwillbe
uptoyoutoarrangetimetomeet.Therefore,in12thgradePhysiologyitisyour
responsibilitytoemailyourinstructorstosetupanappointment.Noshowstoan
appointmentyouscheduledwillresultin2demerits.
I expect you to behave as young adults and professional
scientists. The consequences above result from your CHOICE
not to follow the rules. You are in control of your behavior &
education.

Additional Information:
May P. Penarroyo mpenarroyo@myvaughncharter.com
Tel. # 818-896-7461 loc 7923

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experience. I am available to speak with you whenever you have any questions via
email and phone number: mpenarroyo@myvaughncharter.com 818 896-7461 ext
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help to get the best educational experience for your child.