BEGINING PHYSICAL EDUCATION

NAME OF TEACHER: Manuel Rubi

E-MAIL ADDRESS mrubi@aptoshs.net

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PREPARATION PERIOD 2


I COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

Beginning PE for 9th graders.

This is a general Physical Education class focusing on physical fitness and development of skills necessary for participation in various sports and physical activities. Students are expected to participate in individual and small team activities throughout the year. Student’s full cooperation and attention is necessary in all activities to ensure safety and success in this class. Any disrespectful, off task, non-cooperative behavior will result in immediate disciplinary action; which includes loss of points, referral to councilor, Saturday school, suspension from class and finally expulsion from class.

Students are expected to agree to and follow all Physical Education Department policy and rules. By meeting the standards and expectations of Aptos High School, students will achieve greater self-esteem and confidence, a healthy and fit lifestyle, while enjoying a safe experience in their Physical Education class. Excellent students may be recognized by their teacher and rewarded with a free excellence in P.E. shirt.

II MATERIALS REQUIRED

1. Dress Requirement: All students are expected to follow the Aptos High School dress code at all times. In Physical Education the required dress for class, (unless stated in advance by your teacher), consists of an Aptos Mariner P.E. shirt, navy blue shorts or navy blue sweat pants and non-marking, non-cleated athletic shoes and socks. Students must provide their own swimsuit and towel during a swimming activity. Team uniforms are not accepted as a substitute for any P.E. class. P.E. Shirt $8.00P.E. Shorts $8.00P.E. Sweat pants $20.00

2. Athletic equipment: All activity supplies and textbooks will be provided, unless otherwise mentioned by teacher. Students wishing to use their own athletic equipment may use it at their own risk and must first get the approval of their P.E. teacher. At times, Pencils and paper may be required. Students will also be expected to complete written as well as reading assignments in this class as a part of our schools Million Word Challenge.

3. P.E. Lockers: All P.E. students will be assigned a locker to store their P.E. clothes. Lockers are for use during P.E. class only. Combinations and lockers are not to be shared.


III GOALS:

In reference to ESLRs (Expected School wide Learning Results) and EDLRs (Expected Departmental Learning Results)

1. Acceptable levels of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength/ endurance and flexibility will be achieved and maintained by students. Students will be able to:
a. run the mile within the state mandated time and improve on their personal best time. Develop upper body strength with push-ups and sit-ups as a routine in our class. Develop flexibility with routine stretches in our class.

b. Recognize the importance of fitness and health (Fit For Life, GHO)

c. Formulate methods for a lifetime fitness program (Fit For Life, other activities)

d. Participate in creative and motivating activities with a minimum of 40% related to total fitness
2. Every student will develop basic physical skills that will allow personal fulfillment in the use of leisure time.
a. Demonstrate basic motor skills in a large variety of required activities

b. Develop skill in lifetime activities
3. Every student will develop skill to help problem solve and manage behavior

One book report per year will be required to help students achieve our school’s million word challenge goal, as well as to deepen the students understanding of course content. The Jane Schaffer writing forms will be used to complete book report assignment.

 (ESLR’s A,B,C,D,E, )
IV UNIT OF STUDY:

1. Activity Units include: Field Sports, Net Games, Water Sports, Cross Country, Adventure Outdoor Activity

2 Physical Fitness Tests: Tests will be administered throughout this class to monitor improvement in fitness levels.
V METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

       -Timed tests

       -Written tests

  -Performance tests

  -Homework assignments


VI GRADING POLICY

1. Grades will be based on a point system. Successful students will attend regularly, come to class on time, participate in class, and do all assigned work. Points are awarded every day of class.

2. Student grades are based on a cumulative point total throughout the entire semester.

3. Grades: percent of total points possible A = 100-90% B = 89-80% C = 79-70% D = 50-69%
VII CLASS PROCEDURES

1. Absences or excused non- participation: No points are given when a student doesn’t participate in class. Only excused non- participation can be made-up. Teachers will supervise and assign a date and time for their students make-up. It is up to the discretion of the teacher if the student must dress for a make-up. No make-up is required if there is an excused medical note signed by a Doctor. Some make-ups for missed days may be made up through written work or at home assignments. Students who fail to arrange make-ups within 2 weeks of missed classes lose all points of missed classes.

2. Extra Credit: Extra credit may be given at the discretion of the teacher.

3. Non-suit policy: Students are required to dress out for class everyday unless informed otherwise by their teacher. The proper attire shall consist of a gray Aptos P.E. shirt, navy blue shorts or navy blue sweat pants, with their first initial and last name printed with in the designated space on the logo, No other marking is allowed on their uniform. Shoes are required at all times, they are to be non-marking and non-cleated athletic shoes. There are no substitutes for this uniform such as athletic team uniforms or cheer uniforms. Students cannot make-up a non-suit and points will be lost. Failure to dress in the appropriate attire will result in disciplinary action by the teacher, and or school administrator. The disciplinary action steps are as follows: a. One non-suit per quarter may be excused from disciplinary action at the discretion of the instructor. b. The student may purchase or borrow clothing from the P.E. Dept. Borrowed clothing will take a student I.D. card and must be returned the same day c. Following the first non-suit, points will be lost and all non-suits there after may be followed by a detention with his or her teacher. The date and duration of the detention will be at the discretion of the instructor. d. If the student fails to report to detention as assigned, they may receive a referral to the discipline office.

4. Locker rooms: There will be a teacher in the locker room at the beginning and end of each period. Students are not allowed in the locker room with out the supervision of a teacher. Locker rooms will be locked during class. Only students dressing for class are allowed in the locker rooms. Showering is encouraged for all classes but only required before entering the swimming pool.

5. Supervision area: At the end of class all students are to remain in the P.E. area behind the Blue Mariner line until the passing well rings.
VIII BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

Social skills are a requirement in this class. By following the rules and meeting our expectations students will achieve, greater self esteem and confidence, a healthy and fit live style, a fun, friendly, and safe experience in their Physical Education class. Classroom rules will be given in every area of activities. Other infractions of the rules are: non-participation non-suits leaving before passing bell unexcused tardy behavior dress code unexcused absence, food, drinks, gum, spitting, social disrespect, disrespect for property, swearing
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