PROFICIENCY AND CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Course Name: Physical and Health Education

Instructor(s): Mr. Harley

Course Description:

This course will educate the champion in the areas of health and skill related fitness in order to facilitate a lifelong habit of physical activity. The goal is to enable each champion to take responsibility for their own health and fitness in cooperation with their family and physician.

Course Objectives/Curriculum:

Proficiency in fitness (½ mile walk/jog, push-ups, sit-ups, flexibility, BMI) and skill testing (soccer, football, volleyball, softball, etc.).

Textbook and Materials:

Lock for locker room, pen/pencil and notebook for the health room or a chromebook.

Required Course Materials - All students will need the following:

Sweatpants, sweatshirt, t-shirt, shorts, socks, and properly tied sneakers (Your gym clothing may not look anything like your school uniform). Chromebook (for the health room).

Grading Plan:

Grades will be generated using the Pleasantville School District grading policy outlined below:

Formative Assessments

• Classwork- 35% (Daily Fitness and Participation)

• Quizzes- 15% (Preparedness)

• Homework- 10% (Attendance/Cooperation)

Summative Assessments

• Test/Benchmark-15%

• Unit Performance Tasks- 25%

Grading Scale

Course Policies:

• Student Work: Students will be expected to complete assignments outside of class time on a regular basis.  All students are expected to read class material, think critically and write effectively.  Students are expected to use complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling in every written performance.

• Portfolio:  Students will be required to bring your portfolio to class every day.  You will be expected to maintain a neatly organized portfolio for the duration of the class.  Your portfolio will be filled with items you have created and assignments that reflect your mastery of course objectives.   The teacher will give you regular guidance on how to construct and maintain your portfolio.

• Group Activities:  You will be working in groups on a regular basis. Your group will be given cooperative learning activities to complete.  You will be expected to be an active member of your group and participation points will be assessed accordingly.  You will always be graded as an individual; however your group may earn points together that will lead to a reward.

• Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit will be offered from time to time.  Extra credit is extra work above and beyond the usual homework, not work used to cover up missing work.

• Absences: If a student is absent, it is HIS/HER responsibility to get all late work from the teacher and return it in a timely manner.

Questions about the course? Please feel free to contact your child’s instructor:

Statement for Academic Honesty:

Academic honesty is expected in this class.  Cheating will not be tolerated. Consequences may include:  reduction in grade on assignment, repeat assignment, no grade on assignment or others as deemed appropriate.  Academic dishonesty will be reported to a school counselor and a parent will be notified.

I have read and understand the guidelines and requirements for this course.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________

Parent/Guardian’s Phone Number: ____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Email Address: _____________________________________________

Student Signature: ________________________________     Date: __________________

Please return this form to your child’s instructor.