David Douglas High School  |  2025-2026

Intro to Health Science

Ms. Caverly

julie_caverly@ddsd40.org

(503) 261-8300 x4998

Course Description

Intro to Health Science introduces students to basic body systems, medical terminology, diseases,

disorders and possible careers in the health and medical field.  This course prepares students for a

College level Anatomy and Physiology, HS1 and HS2.

Length: Semester

Prerequisite: None; for any students in grade 10, passed both semesters of general science

Coursework

Intro to Body Systems,                                             Endocrine system                 Reproductive System

Body Cavities and Planes, Directional Terms           Immune System                   Cardiovascular System

Integumentary System                                              Respiratory System

Skeletal System                                                        Excretory System

Muscular System                                                       Digestive System

Nervous System                                                      

Make up work and Late work policy:

   Late work and Make up work  is accepted until the day before progress reports or report cards.   

Professional skills: (5 points a day)

•        Be ON TIME - in seat when bell rings - 1pt
•        USE Restroom prior to class - 1pt
•        CHECK IN PHONE - 1 pt
•        PARTICIPATE  in class discussions and Hands on practice - 1pt
•       Be Respectful (1pt)

Grading

Materials

• Many assignments will be posted in Google Classroom.

• Please bring your charged Chromebook to class every day!

• Students will need a 1” Binder for collecting Unit classwork. This notebook is a requirement.

Classroom Expectations

HAVE P.R.I.D.E. !!!

• Participation - Be here, be involved in class activities, and bring necessary materials every day.
• Respect - Value yourself and others, treat others the way you would want to be treated, and take care of the classroom materials.
• Integrity  - BE HONEST (don’t copy, don’t let others copy), make good choices (NO CELL PHONES or electronic devices), and be accountable for your actions.
• Diversity - Be open and accepting of others’ differences, avoid language that stereotypes, and avoid making assumptions about one another.
• Excellence - ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST, have a positive attitude, and take PRIDE in everything you do!

About Me

• This is my 28th year teaching in the David Douglas School District! I taught elementary for 19 years at Cherry Park and Gilbert Park. This is my 9th year at the high school
• I was a Paramedic prior to becoming an educator.
• I live in Sandy with my 3 daughters (2 in college, and 1 at Alice Ott)
• I love music, animals, and spending time outdoors.
• I love opening the world of possible careers and helping students believe they can do anything they put their mind to.