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  • ACADEMIC PROGRAM


      WELCOME

      Welcome... Physical Education, like other classes, challenge the students mentally and phycally. All must understand that physical education is NOT gym, there are distinct differences between the two programs. The students receive instruction in sports and health. During the next 40 weeks the students will be required to do homework, do research projects and more. At the end of each lesson the student will take a skill and written tests. These assessments are conducted to evaluate the progress or lack off the student has made during the block of instruction. Physical Fitness testing at the beginning and end of the school year will serve to evaluate the physical aspect of the development of the student. Again, Physical Education Is Not gym. Please talk to your child about the importance of this class.
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      VISION

      To develop responsible citizens with the knowledge required to stay healthy throughout their lifetime. Motto: Never Say Impossible, Do It!
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      COURSE ORGANIZATION

      On the first day of each unit, I will review policies, procedures, general safety practices, and explain the special safety rules that the student will follow throughout the unit. Also, I check the equipment to make sure it is operational and safe for the students to use. There is a progression of skills from simple to complex. This is a vehicle for explaining some of the terminology and rules that I use during the main activity. Learning by having fun, in the main activity, should be the culmination of the unit. Teachers, students, parents, and administrators need to know the progress the student's have made during a unit. For this I use, observation, skill tests, and written assessments as tools for evaluating the students' progress. Evaluation will let me and you know the effectiveness of my instruction in relation to the stated objectives of the unit.
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      CLASSES

      To look at the outline for the school year, click School Year 2002-2003.
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      CLASS PROCEDURES

      PE uniform is not required. The student will report to class on time. If the student comes in 5 minutes late it will go in the attendance book as a "T" for tardy. If the student arrives 10 minutes late, the student is required to bring an excuse note from its previous teacher, if not the student is absent.
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      GRADING

      The grading system I use is traditional. The sum of the number of points based on letter grade and divide into number of tests.
      The scale is the following;
      3.50 - 4.00 = A
      2.50 - 3.49 = B
      1.60 - 2.49 = C
      0.80 - 1.59 = D
      0.00 - 0.79 = F
      
      The final grade is based on written tests, skill test, classroom projects, and daily participation. Each student will receive up to 10 grades for each semester. The students will take written tests on the rules and history of the sports, physical fitness test (The President's Fitness Challenge: https://www.presidentschallenge.org/challenge/physical/index.shtml) is designed to measure fitness level of each student 2 times a year. This test is administered twice a year. The written tests are available
      here, this page is password protected, see teacher for password.
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      WORK ABSENCES

      The school policy on absences and loss of credit will be followed in physical education classes. The student is responsible for all make-up work after any absence or risk losing points. All points not made up will affect the overall grade. It is up to the student to discuss with me what needs to make-up.
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      EXCUSES

      Parents may request that their child be excused from physical education for temporary illness or injury for a maximum of 3 consecutive days. A physician statement will be required if the students cannot resume normal activities after the 3rd day. When illness or injury is obvious, I will excuse the student from physical activity. In all cases, students excused from physical activity will receive meaningful assignments. A student is excused permanently from physical education on the presentation of a doctor's statement only and it will be retained in the student's permanent record. All excuses and notes from home must be presented to the teacher before school begins in the morning. The note will also include any special instructions. You will still be required to make up any missed participation points.
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      ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

      Our special education students are mainstreamed for resource classes and follow the general curriculum unless the IEP states otherwise.
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      DISCIPLINE PLAN

      The discipline plan from the school and district, will be applied in handling discipline situations. At the beginning of the school year I will explain to the students the discipline procedures during the course. Any serious discipline problem will be referred to the Discipline Commitee and they will make a recomendation regarding the student.
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      TITLE IX

      Title IX prohibits the separation of boys and girls in health and physical education classes. There are few exceptions: within classes, students may be separated by gender for contact sports,Within classes, students may be grouped by ability, Boys and girls may be separated during units on human sexuality. In some cases, separation may be required due to content.
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      INJURIES

      Report any and all injuries to me immediately. Failure to report an injury may result in the loss of insurance coverage for that injury and proper medical care. If you have a special medical problem, let me know right away.
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      EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND PE OFFICE

      These areas are off limits to all students unless accompanied by a teacher. If you break any equipment because of misuse, you will pay for it. Any misuse of the equipment can affect your citizenship grade. The student will pay for all damaged equipment, If a student finds any broken equipment, let me know right away.
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      ATHLETICS

      The students also have the opportunity to participate in sports competition during the year. The sports that we currently have are:
      o Boys/Girls Basketball o Boys/Girls Volleyball o Boys/Girls Track o Boys/Girls Softball o Boys/Girls Tennis Table
      Students participating in sports are subject to eligibility rules. These rules are designed to keep track of the students academic performance during the sports season and the school year. Every Wednesday the teachers will send the coaching staff if the students are passing their classes or not. If not, then the student is suspended and/or removed from the teams. This rules are not absolute and are subject to change.
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      PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

      Parents are strongly encouraged to be involved in the academic life of their children. We always look for parents to help us coaching sports. If you are knowledgeable in any of the following sports and would like to coach please let me know at your convenience.
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