Fall 2026
Medical Terminology I
Instructor: Eugenia Whittenburg BSN, RN
School: Lamar State College orange & Goodrich High School (Dual Credit)
Email: eugenia.whittenburg@goodrichisd.net
Office Phone: 936-365-1100 ext 1042
Room: 208 in Goodrich Elementary / School Nurse Clinic
Course Schedule: Fall Semester Aug – December per Goodrich ISD Calendar
Class length: 50 minutes Monday – Friday (Goodrich ISD Periods 1 or 8)
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 - 7:50am & 3:30 - 4:00pm
Other hours by appointment / request
HITT 1305 / Medical Terminology introduces students to medical word origin and structure, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, singular and plural forms, abbreviations, symbols, diagnostic and surgical procedures, medical specialties, and body-system terminology. Students learn to identify, pronounce, spell, build, interpret, transcribe, and translate medical terms in healthcare scenarios.
none required.
Teacher provided materials and iCEV access provided by Goodrich ISD.
· Identify abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining vowels, singular/plural forms, and body-system terms.
· Build and break down medical terms using word-part analysis and context clues.
· Pronounce and spell selected medical terms accurately.
· Use approved medical dictionaries, digital resources, and classroom materials to verify terms.
· Interpret medical abbreviations and rewrite unsafe or unclear abbreviations appropriately.
· Translate technical medical language into conversational language without changing meaning or giving medical advice outside role.
· Summarize simulated healthcare observations, reports, and scenarios using appropriate terminology.
· Use critical thinking, communication skills, teamwork, and social responsibilities successfully.
· Apply confidentiality, professional communication, and clinic/classroom safety expectations.
Final Exam will be week of December 14-18 per Goodrich ISD final exam schedule.
The sequence follows the Lamar HITT 1305 description while meeting Texas Medical Terminology TEKS and Goodrich high-school grading needs. The structure keeps lessons student-centered for TIA observation: students decode, build, sort, translate, explain, and justify rather than only copying definitions.
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Alignment Area |
Primary Days |
Student Evidence |
TIA / Student-Centered Look-Fors |
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Word origin/structure; roots, prefixes, suffixes, plurals |
5–15 |
Term dissection charts, prefix/suffix sorts, Exam 1 |
Students manipulate word parts and explain reasoning. |
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Abbreviations/symbols/Do Not Use List |
11, 25, 43, 51, 63 |
Abbreviation safety checks and report edits |
Students identify safety risk, not just definitions. |
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Anatomical/directional language |
13–14 and spiraled |
Body map/scavenger and report translations |
Students use precise language in scenarios. |
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Body-system terms, diseases, procedures, specialties |
16–48, 52–58 |
Body-system worksheets, exams, specialty/eponym card |
Students classify terms by system/type and justify. |
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Reports, documentation, patient-friendly translation |
47, 50, 57–62, 67–68 |
Report detective, SOAP practice, capstone packet |
Students move between technical and plain-language communication. |
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Ethical/legal/professional communication |
1–4, 63–64 |
HIPAA/FERPA test, confidentiality paper, legal/ethical scenarios |
Students discuss privacy, scope, and professional boundaries. |
· §127.477(d)(1): terminology recognition including abbreviations, Do Not Use List, word parts, word building, eponyms, directional terms, body-system terms, and prior knowledge.
· §127.477(d)(2): correct pronunciation, spelling, increasingly precise language, and translation of technical material.
· §127.477(d)(3): use of dictionaries, multimedia, and supervised digital resources.
· §127.477(d)(4): interpretation of abbreviations in simulated progress notes, radiology reports, and laboratory reports.
· §127.477(d)(5): interpretation, transcription, communication, plain-language translation, specialist terminology, observation summaries, and scenario interpretation.
· §127.15(d)(1): employability skills are embedded through professional dress, teamwork, communication, responsibility, and workplace behavior.
Students are expected to complete their own original work and demonstrate honesty in all assignments, assessments, skills checkoffs, documentation, and class activities. Cheating, plagiarism, falsification of information, unauthorized collaboration, or submitting another person's work as one's own is not acceptable.
Because Health Science courses prepare students for careers in which accuracy, honesty, confidentiality, and patient safety are essential, academic integrity will be treated as part of professional behavior. Students should ask the instructor when they are unsure whether collaboration, outside resources, or technology may be used on an assignment.
Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.
Students will use their Goodrich ISD student email account for school-related electronic communication.
The instructor may communicate with students and parents through:
Students are expected to join the appropriate Rooms class/group, set their notification preferences, and encourage a parent or guardian to do the same.
Assignments, announcements, instructional materials, make-up work, and reminders may be posted in Google Classroom.
Students are responsible for checking district-approved communication systems regularly.
Regular attendance is essential for successful completion of Health Science coursework.
Students are expected to attend class in accordance with Goodrich ISD attendance requirements. Some Health Science courses also contain laboratory, skills, clinical, competency, certification, or clock-hour requirements that cannot always be replaced by completing written work.
Students are responsible for discussing missed skills, laboratory activities, required hours, or clinical experiences with the instructor.
For CNA and other courses with regulatory or certification requirements, completion of academic make-up work does not automatically replace required training hours, clinical hours, or skill competency requirements.
Students who are absent will be provided an opportunity to complete eligible make-up work according to Goodrich ISD policy.
Unless another arrangement is approved, students should complete make-up work within the number of school days allowed by district policy. Students who need additional time because of an extended absence, illness, accommodation, or other circumstance should communicate with the instructor.
It is the student's responsibility to:
Work that remains incomplete after the allowable make-up period and for which no extension has been arranged may receive a zero according to district grading policy.
Classroom Etiquette and Professional Conduct
Civility and Respect
Students are expected to contribute to a positive, professional, and respectful learning environment.
Health Science students will work with classmates who may have different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, abilities, maturity levels, and career interests. Students should communicate in a manner that respects those differences.
Disruptive, disrespectful, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, or deliberately discourteous conduct is not acceptable in:
Students may be redirected or removed from an activity when behavior interferes with safety, learning, patient dignity, or the rights of others. Repeated or serious misconduct will be addressed according to Goodrich ISD policy and, when applicable, LSCO or clinical-site requirements.
Professional behavior is considered part of preparation for a healthcare career.
Participation and Student Responsibility
Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions, labs, simulations, skills practice, group work, reflection activities, and other assigned learning experiences.
Participation includes more than simply being physically present. Students should:
Students are encouraged to think, ask why, notice changes, and explain their reasoning rather than simply memorize information.
Exams will normally be administered during the assigned class period.
Students who are absent on an exam day are responsible for arranging a make-up exam according to Goodrich ISD make-up-work requirements. The make-up exam may differ in question order or format while assessing the same course objectives.
Students should discuss testing concerns, accommodations, absences, or scheduling conflicts with the instructor as soon as possible.
Approved accommodations identified through a student's educational plan will be provided.
brainstorming, reviewing concepts, generating study questions, or receiving feedback when directed; however, it may not replace the student's own thinking, clinical reasoning, skill performance, or original work.
Students remain responsible for checking the accuracy of any AI-generated information. AI-generated information should never be treated as a substitute for approved course materials, instructor guidance, facility policy, or current healthcare standards.
When an assignment requires independent work, using AI to create answers or complete the assignment may be considered academic dishonesty.
Students should expect approximately 50 minutes of scheduled class time each school day, in addition to occasional study, review, homework, make-up work, or project time outside the school day.
Dual-credit and certification courses may require additional preparation because students are completing high-school expectations while also preparing for college-level or industry-certification standards.
Unless otherwise identified for a particular course:
Tests/Major Assessments — 60%
Assignments/Daily Grades — 40%
Grading scale:
A: 90–100
B: 80–89
C: 70–79
D: 60–69
F: 0–59
Assessments may include written tests, quizzes, projects, skills demonstrations, clinical reasoning activities, simulations, documentation exercises, presentations, competency checkoffs, or other course-appropriate measures.
When LSCO or another college requires a separate college grade, that grade will be recorded according to the college course requirements in addition to the student's Goodrich ISD grade as applicable.
During the regular school calendar, the instructor will generally respond to student or parent email or approved electronic communication within 24 hours on regular school days.
Messages received during weekends, holidays, school closures, or when the instructor is unavailable because of school or clinical responsibilities may be answered on the next regular school day.
Students should report urgent school-day concerns directly to an appropriate school employee rather than relying solely on electronic communication.
Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions, labs, simulations, skills practice, group work, reflection activities, and other assigned learning experiences.
Participation includes more than simply being physically present. Students should:
Students are encouraged to think, ask why, notice changes, and explain their reasoning rather than simply memorize information.
Students who have a question about an assignment or grade should first speak with the instructor.
The goal of the first conversation is to review the assignment, grading criteria, calculation, or concern and determine whether an error or misunderstanding occurred.
If the matter cannot be resolved at the classroom level, the student or parent may follow the Goodrich ISD complaint or grade-review process, beginning with the appropriate campus administrator/principal.
For a dual-credit matter involving the official college record, the applicable LSCO academic or grade-appeal process may also apply.
This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.
TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform that is available 24/7 for all non-dual credit enrolled LSCO students. There is no cost to eligible students for this service. TimelyCare providers offer emotional support, mental health counseling, health coaching, psychiatry, and basic needs support. Non-Dual Credit students enrolled in classes can log in to the TimelyCare website or app available at timelycare.com/LSCO.
Any student who faces challenges securing their food, housing, transportation, or childcare for minor dependents and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the student care office (studentcare@lsco.edu)for guidance on how to access possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate against any person regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in admissions, educational programs, student activities or employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Director of Student Care and Accessibility at studentcare@lsco.edu.
LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Rebecca Gentry rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu.
LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your NetID/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/userinfo1.asp.
Students needing help learning how to navigate Blackboard are encouraged to reach out to LearningTechnology@lsco.edu. Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.
Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.
Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Access https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO’s Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students support for daycare and/or transportation costs on a first come first serve basis as funding allows.
Access https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.
Students needing course content or study skills support are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring and academic support services. Our series of student success seminars, named Lifesavers, are available Face-to-face, online, and self-paced throughout the semester. Reach out to OASIS@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support. Visit https://www.lsco.edu/student-life/library/lifesavers.php for more information about Lifesavers.
Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library’s current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.
Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.
Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Director of Student Care & Accessibility at studentcare@lsco.edu. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here: https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Director of Student Care & Accessibility must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.
Access https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.
In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange’s classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.
Please be considerate of other classmates’ feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.
The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.
Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and OASIS.
Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.
LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Criminal Justice, Barber, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, HVAC, Electrician, Plumbing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.
Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.
The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student’s LSCO email.
Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.
Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.
An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student’s ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.
Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.
Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:
• Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
• Communication (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
• Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
• Teamwork (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
• Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
• Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
• Professional competency (Technical) – Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.
Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password.
Students can set a password here: https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/
IMPORTANT: It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual – the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.
LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Faculty Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.
No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.
LSCO believes that all matters involving a staff member (non-instructor) OR an instructor are best resolved directly with the employee. Should it not be resolved at that level, access and complete the Student Complaint Intake form within five (5) business days from the date of the offense. The Student Complaint Intake Form can be found in any of these locations:
After a student completes the Student Complaint Intake Form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee unrelated to the offense and provided guidance on how to proceed with the Complaint process.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX:
Students who have experienced a safety, harassment, or title IX event should access and complete the Title IX/Clery: Anonymous Reporting Form found in any of these locations:
After a student completes the intake form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee and provided guidance on how to proceed.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO’s statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO’s Catalog. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook, appendix D.
Regular attendance is essential because the course builds vocabulary and skill daily. Students are responsible for checking Google Classroom after an absence for posted materials, assignments, and make-up work.
Google Classroom make-up work can replace missed academic assignments when appropriate, but it does not automatically replace in-person pronunciation checks, discussion evidence, clinic procedures, or teacher-supervised performance tasks.
Students who miss a test or major assessment must follow Goodrich ISD and Lamar procedures for make-up testing.
Each six-week grading period is planned with 3 major/test grades and 12 assignment grades. Assignment grades include terminology worksheets, translation activities, report practice, projects, and Professional Dress beginning September 10, 2026.
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Six Weeks |
Major/Test Grades |
Content Assignment Grades |
Other Grades |
|
1st Six Weeks |
3 |
10 |
3 |
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2nd Six Weeks |
3 |
10 |
3 |
|
3rd Six Weeks |
3 |
10 |
3 |
The instructor will maintain Lamar grades according to the assigned Lamar section/gradebook. Grades will be the same as the High school Grading Plan converted to Lamar Gradebook as indicated
We will use iCEV and materials provided by the instructor during this course. iCEV access and other materials will be provided by Goodrich High School.
· A 1.5–2 inch binder or folder with dividers for body systems, word parts, tests, and worksheets.
· Index cards or half-sheets for term-building cards.
· Highlighters or colored pencils for marking roots, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations.
· Dry-erase sleeves/markers for reusable report translation and term sorting.
· Optional classroom set: laminated body-system diagrams and medical abbreviation cards. No expensive mannequins or extra clinical equipment are needed specifically for Medical Terminology.
Source & Alignment Notes
Texas Education Agency: 19 TAC Chapter 127, Subchapter J, §127.477 Medical Terminology, February 2026 update; §127.15 employability skills embedded.
Lamar / LSCO: HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I course description and public syllabus information used to model course scope; assigned Lamar section controls final gradebook details.
Goodrich ISD / Instructor-Supplied: Goodrich first-semester calendar dates, high-school grading requirements, Google Classroom procedures, clinic/classroom context, and HIPAA/FERPA plan supplied by instructor.
Materials: Teacher provided materials and iCEV access. Teacher-created tests and worksheets are original practice materials, not copied publisher test bank items.
Technology and Course Readiness
These courses require basic use of a computer, Chromebook or laptop, internet access, Google Chrome, Google Classroom, and basic English reading and communication skills.
Students will have access to school technology and internet services as needed during the school day. When additional computer time is needed, students may arrange with the instructor to use available school technology before or after school.
Students are responsible for arranging access needed for work completed outside the regular school day. Students who anticipate difficulty with technology access should communicate with the instructor before an assignment deadline whenever possible.
Technical Issues and Contingency Plan
Students should notify the instructor as soon as possible when a technical problem interferes with course work.
Students should also develop a reasonable backup plan for technology problems. A computer malfunction, lost internet connection, forgotten charger, or similar technology issue does not automatically excuse a missed deadline.
Students should use available options such as:
If a widespread district technology outage occurs, the instructor will provide appropriate instructions or adjustments.
This adapts the LSCO expectation that students plan for computer or internet interruptions while recognizing that your students attend class at Goodrich ISD rather than on the LSCO campus.
Student Support and Resources
Mental Health and Student Support
Goodrich ISD Students experiencing emotional distress, mental-health concerns, family difficulties, safety concerns, or other problems affecting school performance are encouraged to speak with a trusted adult.
Available school resources may include the:
Students should seek immediate adult assistance when there is a concern regarding personal safety or the safety of another person.
Students with Disabilities and Accommodations
Goodrich ISD will provide appropriate accommodations and services for eligible students in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as applicable.
The instructor will implement accommodations identified in the student's current district-approved plan.
Students and parents are encouraged to communicate with the appropriate school personnel when they believe an accommodation or support is not being implemented effectively.
Safety, clinical, certification, and essential skill requirements will be addressed individually when accommodations interact with regulated healthcare training requirements.
LSCO Online Tutoring - Dual-Credit Students
Students enrolled in Lamar State College Orange dual-credit courses may have access to Upswing online tutoring services provided through LSCO.
Upswing offers online tutoring assistance in a variety of subjects. Students should use their LSCO credentials and follow the current directions provided by LSCO.
Because college services and availability may change, students should refer to the current LSCO tutoring/online tutoring information for access instructions.
Prohibited Items and Classroom Expectations
Students must follow the current Goodrich ISD Student Handbook and campus rules.
Unauthorized cell-phone use is not permitted during instructional activities unless the instructor specifically allows a device for an educational purpose.
Tobacco, nicotine products, vaping products, alcohol, drugs, weapons, and other prohibited items are not permitted in accordance with district policy and law.
Light snacks and water may be permitted when they do not interfere with instruction, laboratory activities, safety, infection-control requirements, equipment, or patient-care areas.
Food and drink may be restricted during skills laboratory or clinical activities.
Grade Questions and Appeals
Students who have a question about an assignment or grade should first speak with the instructor.
The goal of the first conversation is to review the assignment, grading criteria, calculation, or concern and determine whether an error or misunderstanding occurred.
If the matter cannot be resolved at the classroom level, the student or parent may follow the Goodrich ISD complaint or grade-review process, beginning with the appropriate campus administrator/principal.
For a dual-credit matter involving the official college record, the applicable LSCO academic or grade-appeal process may also apply.
Campus Closure or Emergency Schedule Change
School closures, delayed openings, emergency schedule changes, or other district-wide interruptions will follow Goodrich ISD procedures.
Official notifications will be distributed through district-approved communication methods.
Students should check Goodrich ISD announcements, Rooms, Google Classroom, and/or school email for course-specific instructions.
When school closure affects a dual-credit, certification, skills, laboratory, or clinical requirement, the instructor will provide instructions regarding rescheduling or make-up requirements.
Criminal Background, Registry, and Screening Requirements
This section is especially important for your CNA/MA pathway.
Certain Health Science programs, clinical facilities, certification organizations, licensing agencies, and employers may require students to complete criminal-background checks, employability or misconduct-registry searches, drug screening, or other eligibility screening.
A criminal history or other disqualifying finding may affect a student's ability to participate in clinical training, obtain certification or licensure, or work in certain healthcare occupations.
Enrollment in or successful completion of a Health Science course does not guarantee eligibility for clinical placement, certification, licensure, or employment.
When a Goodrich ISD Health Science course requires screening documentation, students and parents will receive the appropriate notice, consent forms, and instructions.
Screening records maintained specifically for CNA or another credentialing program will be handled as confidential program records and access will be limited to authorized individuals who have a legitimate educational, regulatory, clinical-placement, safety, or administrative need for the information.
For dual-credit programs, LSCO policies regarding criminal history and program eligibility may also apply.
Credit Transfer - Dual-Credit Courses Only
College-credit transfer decisions are made by the institution receiving the credit.
Students planning to attend another college or university should verify in advance whether the LSCO course will apply to their intended degree or certificate program.
Students should consult current LSCO catalog and transfer information and communicate with the receiving college or university when they have questions about transferability.