INTRO TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Disclosure Document
2026-2027
Course Description
An introduction into the exciting and growing field of behavioral health. A focus will be on preparing for careers in the industry and future contribution to community. ie. Therapist, Counselor, Social Work, etc.
Here is a link to the state strands and standards for IBH.
Mrs. Brenda Mortensen
Room: B 205
Phone Number: 801-256-5100 extension 74184
Email: brenda.mortensen@jordandistrict.org
Office hrs: 7:00-7:20, 2:30-2:55 or by apt.
Late Work
You will receive two late passes as per Bingham policy. Late work will be deducted by 20% of the points earned for all subsequent work. All assignments and assessments close 1 week prior to the end of the quarter.
If you will be absent, please see your teacher to come up with a plan.
Grade Scale
A 93-100% C 73-76 %
A- 90-93% C- 70-72 %
B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B 83-86% D 63-66 %
B- 80-82% D- 60-62 %
C+ 77-79% F 59- below
Attendance, Cell Phone, Dress Code & Grading Policy
Attendance/ Grading Policy/Cell Phone:
65% of a student’s grade will be based on the assessments and performance skills which are measurements of learning that occur in the class. 25% of the grade will be based on assignments, and 10% on regular school attendance.
Please refer to Bingham’s school-wide disclosure and Bingham’s attendance policy. Please refer to Jordan School District’s attendance policy, cell phone policy and dress code policy.
Behavior:
I expect students to follow the Miner Traits!
Movies/Media
Occasionally, movies are used to illustrate concepts related to the curriculum that we are studying. According to district policy, any films rated PG-13 require parental permission. By signing this disclosure you are granting permission for your child to watch them. Possible films include:
Late Work
You will receive two late passes as per Bingham policy. Late work will be deducted by 10% of the points earned for all subsequent work. All assignments and assessments close 1 week prior to the end of the quarter.
If you will be absent, please see your teacher to come up with a plan.
Remediation
To remediate an assessment, all work for that unit must be submitted. Remediation for assessments will take place on Fridays during personalized learning time. Students will be able to complete a remediation form that will allow them to remediate up to half of the points missed by analyzing and correcting missed questions.
Cheating & Plagiarism
I have a zero tolerance policy for cheating. Plagiarism, copying other students' work, using AI or any other form of cheating will result in a zero for all students involved. Please refer to the school wide disclosure linked here.
Skills Certification
A state skills assessment will be given at the end of the semester. If you receive 80% or higher and complete all the state performance objectives, you will receive a Skills Certificate.
These are the performance skills that are required by the state for this course.
Students who demonstrate competency in those skills AND earn at least 80% on the state test at the end of the semester will receive a certificate. This course is part of the Family & Human Services CTE Pathway. TESTING
An assessment will be given at the end of each unit. Assessments may include projects, multiple choice/matching/fill in the blank, essay, discussions, etc.
IMPORTANT
This course is NOT designed for the student to diagnose themselves, friends, or family. It is an introduction to behavioral health careers
If students are concerned about any of the topics we cover being triggering for them, please talk to Mrs. Mortensen in advance so arrangements can be made as necessary.