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Mrs. Borden, RN Health Science Room C109
**** SUPPLY LIST 2026-2027***
Wish List: Classroom Printer Ink ( my personal printer to make copies for students) Epson 822XL black and color Feminine products Large bag of peppermints
Supply List
Composition notebook (this will be left in the classroom for cursive writing) Wide Ruled paper Playdough 1 Clorox wipes or baby wipes 2 large boxes of Kleenex 2 Rolls of paper towels VIVA PLEASE 1 Large box: Sandwich, Quart Freezer bags or Gallon freezer bags Glue sticks Roll of clear packing tape or colored duct tape
Index cards
Health Science Theory Stethoscope (optional) 1 red folder with pockets 1 black folder with pockets
Practicum/Phlebotomy 3-4 inch binder
Hello!
My name is Mindy and I am a Registered Nurse.
I live on a small farm in the woods of Upshur County. Born and raised in Nebraska.
I graduated from Kilgore College School of Nursing in 1985. Those were the days of a white uniform, white pantyhose, white leather shoes, and a nursing cap. Let's say old school. I still hold these standards in my teaching.
I have worked in the hospital, operating room, with developmentally delayed children and adults, in a private General Practice physician's office, Hospice for 16 years, and Good Shepherd's Healthy Hotline. I continue to nurse on the side by conducting health assessments for insurance agencies. I enjoy my nursing career and am pleased to share my knowledge with your children. This will be my 14th year at Spring Hill.
I teach your children as I would teach any family or patient. Healthcare providers encounter people from every walk of life, and that is how I teach my students. I have been told I am very blunt. I use medical language in my class, and I expect my students to pick up that vocabulary and use it as their years progress.
My goal is to enlighten your child who may already have an interest in healthcare and to provide interesting lessons to spark further interest in those students who have not yet chosen a pathway.
I will try to prepare the student for the healthcare market and adult life by developing a professional demeanor, teamwork attitude, respect for others, and an increased ability to communicate effectively with all walks of life. I have high expectations and require an advancing work ethic.
Makeup WORK
Any missed work can be made up during each 3-week grading period. If the assignment is turned in late, they will receive partial credit if not an excused absence. The student will be responsible for asking for their work. Work not turned in will result in a zero. We do use the zero system as a missing grade to help both the student, parents, and teachers know that the assignment is missing.
I do use Google Classroom for some of our assignments, and I will have a Remind to notify students with occasional reminders. Codes for each class will be on their parent signature form that they will bring home the first day of school.
GRADING
Testing 60 % Daily grades 40%
*The daily Cursive journal will count as a Test Grade and be graded periodically. This consists of 5 words written in cursive daily and their signature. Cursive is still a form of communication, and many cannot read cursive writing. I require my students to learn how to read and write in cursive during the year. I will also help your child establish a unique signature for legal documents. Please encourage your child to learn and use these skills.
* Medical Article of the Week with a cursive interpretation page: REQUIRED. This incorporates reading and writing cursive, and exposure to new ideas that are being presented to the medical professionals and the public. This is a daily grade and is due each week by Friday. The grade will be 100 if handed in on time.
Medical Article Websites May use local news.
My Class Schedule
Conference Period: 5th
1 & 2 Practicum Phlebotomy
3 Principles of Health Science
4 Medical Theory
5 Lunch/Conference
6 Principles of Health Science
7 Medical Theory
8 Principles of Health Science
Class Rules:
Be respectful and polite
No crunching
No chewing gum unprofessionally
Be seated when the bell rings and make your journal entry
No cell phones or electronic devices other than their school-provided Chromebook
Be prepared for class, stay seated, and do not talk while I am teaching or others are presenting
Respect both the teacher, guests, and your classmates
If a student violates the above rules, I will be speaking with their coach, band instructor, the student, or sponsor, or, if necessary, writing an office referral. Parents will be notified of the violation if it cannot be handled with the above intervention and I deem a parent intervention necessary.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mindy Borden, RN
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Borden R.N., Mindy Lee
Health Sciences
Syllabus Overview's
Enter Title
Fall Semester
Professional relations and growth
Soft skills
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Leadership
Ethical and Legal Issues
Written communication
Hands on Assessments
Medical Mathematics
This class is based on research and outcomes
Practicum
Health Science Career Cluster / Phlebotomy
Fall Semester
Review communication skills, documentation, privacy laws, problem solving, healthcare system
Interpret data
Compile information
Homeostasis of the human body
Physiological functions pertaining primarily to blood and testing
Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system
Google
Classroom:
1/2 period/Practicum
3rd PHS
4th HST
6th PHS
7th HST
8th PHS