Instructor: Tracy Harris, R.N.

Grade: 12

Unit Credit: two elective credits each semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology, or

Biology II, Algebra I, Chemistry

Fees: CD-ROM $250.00 (This price is subject to change)

CLASS TIME

Students arrive 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Class begins promptly at 9:00 p.m.
Students dismissed according to bus schedule
Instructor planning 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Pharmacy Technology is a one-semester course that will be taught online with the supervision of the Health Science Instructor. Pharmacy Technology is designed to train Pharmacy Tech’s to pass the Pharmacy Tech certified Board Exam. A practicing Pharmacist developed the curriculum. The program includes 90 classroom hours plus 60 homework hours for a total of 150 hours. The cost for this program is $250.00, which includes your CD ROM, which serves as the student text and workbook. This course is for independent learners with strong math and science skills.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

The student must be well behaved and possess attributes of integrity, enthusiasm, self-motivation, honesty, trustworthiness, promptness, and dependability. It is a privilege to be in this program, not a right.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES:

· Pass-assured CD-ROM

· Highliters

· 3 ring binder notebook

COURSE EVALUATION:

Students will be graded using the following criteria:

Test/project average 60%

Daily grade/Homework 40%

Total 100%

Don’t hesitate to ask the instructor for extra help! I am here to help you succeed in this course, so take advantage of any needed additional instruction. Clear up small problems before they become major obstacles.

GRADING SCALE:

A 93-100

B 85-92

C 77-84

D 70-76

F 63-69 (Partial GPR POINT CREDIT) (62 & below NO CREDIT)

PROCEDURES

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS:

Communication with parents is an on-going process, beginning the first week of school. Parent(s) are notified; (1) for a decline in student’s behavior and/or grades; (2) for an absence or tardy from school; (3) for a praise report. Progress reports and report cards are also a source of communication.

COLLECTION OF ASSIGNMENTS

Student is required to review and study daily materials discussed in class.

Homework assignments are due the following day and class work is due at the end of class unless told otherwise by the instructor. Late work will only be accepted because of absences.

Tests are online and must be monitored by the instructor. Students should include name and date on all assignments. Any items turned in without name will not be graded. Red ink and/or light colored gel pens may not be used.

PROJECTS:

Students are given ample time and notification for projects. Late projects will receive a 10-point deduction for each day late. Only absences excused by a doctor or the principal will not receive a deduction in points.

PORTFOLIOS:

Students will be required to complete a portfolio during their senior year. This will be a year long project and will count as a test grade.

MISSED WORK/ MAKE-UP POLICY:

Pharmacy Technology is an on-line, self paced program. It is the student’s responsibility to follow the timeline give and to complete all sub-section and unit tests. The unit tests can be taken multiple times independently before the test is proctored by the instructor. When the student is ready for the proctored test, it is their responsibility to arrange a time to take the test during the normal class period. The proctored test is the test grade that will go in the grade book. Assignments missed must be made up. It is your responsibility to find out what you have missed and to make up the work in a time frame determined by the instructor. It is also your responsibility to turn in any assignments collected during your absence on the day you return to class. The student has 5 days to make-up all missed work after his/her return to school with an excused absence. If work is not made-up within five days, student will receive a zero for the assignment. Unexcused absences will incur a zero for the daily grade.

Suspensions do not count against attendance, however, those days missed will result in a zero for the daily grade.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Attendance Policy: Be aware that state requirements for course credit allow a maximum of FIVE (5) absences during the school term that are not excused by a doctor or the principal. Attendance policy is strictly enforced. Any student, who is absent, must report to the front office before reporting to class on their first day back to school.

B. Tardy Policy: All students are expected to adhere to the class time schedule. Consequences are as follows:

Tardy #1 – warning by instructor

Tardy #2 – warning by instructor

Tardy #3 – 30 minutes work detail, given by instructor

Tardy #4 – Administrative referral, driving privileges may be revoked

Academic Honesty

Students should know what activities constitute cheating, plagiarism and collusion as defined in the Student Code of Conduct. A student involved in any of these activities will, at a minimum, receive a grade of “0” for that portion of the course. This grade will be computed in the final course grade. Any student who is suspended or expelled due to an act of academic dishonesty will have the right to due process as explained in the Student Code of Conduct.

Student Code for Academic Dishonesty

1. CHEATING on tests is defined to include the following: copying from another student’s test paper; using materials during a test not authorized by the person giving the test; collaborating with any other person during a test without permission; knowingly obtaining, using, buying, selling, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the contents of an administered test.

2. PLAGIARISM is defined as the appropriation of any other person’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own work offered for credit.

3. COLLUSION is defined as the unauthorized collaboration with any other person in preparing work offered for credit.

SOCIAL CONTRACT

Each student is expected to have pencil, paper, book(s), and other assigned materials upon entering class.
Be on time, in your seat, and ready to work when the bell rings. Talking is permitted only during non-instructional time.
Each student is expected to dress and behave properly in the classroom and in other school areas and functions. Certain behaviors will not be tolerated; lying, stealing, lack of respect for others, abuse of school property, improper language, or fighting. Students must follow school dress code.
Food is allowed at break time only.
Be an active participant in classroom discussion and skills labs.
Be respectful of others: no student is allowed to disrupt the learning or teaching process. Packing up books and belongings at the end of class is not allowed until the instructor has given you permission.
Keep all objects, personal property, and body parts to yourself.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Utilize restroom facilities before class begins.
Follow all school rules as listed in the student handbook.

CONSEQUENCES

Reminder
Warning
Break detention and/or work detail, phone call to parents
Disciplinary action, (referral)

CLASSROOM SAFETY RULES

1. Students allowed in the lab with supervision.

2. Students are only allowed to practice skills after Instructor has demonstrated skill.

3. Students may use equipment, after they have been taught proper use and care by the Instructor.

4. Report faulty or broken equipment to the Instructor.

5. Keep floors free of spills and trash.

6. All students need to know the location of the fire alarm and fire extinguisher.

7. All students need to know the procedure for fire, tornado, and bomb threat drills.

8. Follow classroom behavior rules.

CONSEQUENCES

1. Reminder

2. Warning

3. Break detention, phone call to parents

4. Disciplinary action (referral)

*Student(s) will immediately be removed from the classroom for fighting or compromising fellow students’ safety. “Horse-play” will also result in immediate removal from the lab.

Safety rules and social contract are posted in the classroom. Parents and students receive a copy of safety rules and social contract at the beginning of the school year. Parents and students are requested to sign a form indicating the understanding of all rules. Fire safety, procedures for fire, tornado, and bomb threat drills are taught in the safety lesson, as well as posted in the classroom. A fire drill is held for the student body monthly and a tornado drill once a year. The safety plan for Golden Strip Career Center is reviewed with the students.

HOSA

HOSA: A Student-led Association of Future Health Professionals

HOSA is a student organization for the students enrolled in Health Science Technology. Every student will become a member of HOSA. The dues and membership for the club are collected during the first semester. The total is $15.00 to become a member at both the State and National chapters. Becoming a member of HOSA enables students to compete in regional and state competition and provides an opportunity to earn scholarships.

The purpose of HOSA is to enhance the classroom curriculum. Throughout the year, students with the supervision of the Instructor, enjoy community projects. Some of these may include; school blood drives, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, nursing home projects, and school health fairs that are organized by the students. To develop self-confidence and develop a greater self-esteem, the student may compete in the Health Occupation Competitive events and travel to areas within the state to compete. HOSA encourages students to become active in their community, and also assists students in developing leadership skills. State competitive events will be held in March 11-13, 2009, and National events will be held in June, 2009 in Tennessee.

There will be student officers elected for each class. Students may not hold an office if they have excessive absences, tardiness or discipline problems.