2014-2015 SYLLABUS

DESERT MOUNTAIN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Mr. Booth• Mrs. Maas

Introductions

Students will be given two grades. The first is an Achievement grade which

includes their participation and learning in P. E...

The second is a Citizenship grade which includes their behavior and attitude towards teachers, classmates, and equipment.

Grades for Achievement and Citizenship are as follows:

-E (excellent)-S (satisfactory)-I (improving)-N (needs improvement)-U (unsatisfactory)

Grading Scale

Students should wear comfortable clothing on PE days. If you wear a Dress or skirt you will have to sit out, unless you have shorts on also.

Students must have athletic/tennis shoes with non marking soles. Students will not be able to participate in P.E. with sandals, boots, or shoes with any heels. 

If you don’t have the correct shoes and can’t participate you lose all of your points for the day (5 points)

You can always wear non PE shoes to school and change into your PE shoes BEFORE class. 

Proper Dress

Students will be encouraged to participate fully in all of the activities we will be doing.

Our emphasis with the 1st through 5th grades is on skill instruction. A student struggling with an activity is looked upon as an opportunity for learning for that child. We will encourage your child to keep trying as we teach them.

We will provide task variation which should accommodate all skill levels. If he or she sits out, he or she is not learning.

We stress the importance of parents and guardians encouraging their children to keep trying even when the task is challenging. 

PARTICIPATION

• 1 day: Written excuses from the parent. (Parents may be called for verification)• 2-5 days: A written note from the nurse stating

reason for excuse. • Longer than 5 days: Written excuse from your

doctor stating problem and how long you will possibly be out.

EXCUSES FROM PE

Possible consequences include:• On the first minor incident, the student will talk with the teacher

about classroom expectations. • On the second minor incident, the student will have to fill out a

reflection sheet while sitting in recovery. The teacher then will talk to the student about classroom expectations. The parents will be notified.

• On the third minor incident, the students will have to fill out a reflection sheet while sitting in recovery. The teacher then will talk to the student about classroom expectations. The parents will be notified. The student will be seen by the administration.• If the incident is a major, then the student my just be sent to the

administration.

Procedures/Protocols

• Each day when students arrive to P.E., they will be expected to follow the general H.A.W.K expectations. Consequences for not following directions will vary depending on the nature of the action.

Procedures/Protocols Cont.

• This year 4th graders will have PE data folders. • Data folders will be kept in PE.• Fitness Gram results will be tracked throughout

the year.

Data Folders (4th Grade)

• Students will be expected to follow the protocols set by their teacher at all times. (i.e.- stop and go signals, beginning and end of class procedures).• Students should show respect for all equipment

all of the time.• Students should show respect to their teachers,

classmates, and themselves.• Students should have fun!!!

PE EXPECTATIONS

H.A.W.KExpectations

H. A. W. K

Honorable•Take care of property•Be prepared•Be on time•Be honest

H. A. W. K

Accountable•Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself•Raise your hand to share ideas•Complete work on time

H. A. W. K

Willing Attitude•Be where you are supposed to be•Listen and follow adult directions

H. A. W. K

Kind•Use positive words and actions•Listen to all instructions and ideas•Support each other

H. A. W. K