JSU PE Department HPE 410 2013-2014 School Year Nathan Harris, P.E. Teacher Phone: ###-###-#### Email: jsu7671n@jsu.

edu Website: www.harrispe.weebly.com

Dear Parents and Students, I would like to personally welcome you to my Physical Education class. I am excited to get this year started and I look forward to meeting everyone. My goal for this P.E. program is to develop knowledgeable, skillful, and fit movers through movement activities that will promote a lifetime of physical activity. Students will be encouraged to have fun and enjoy their time in P.E. class, however, I fully expect everyone to participate and put forth as much effort as possible. Students will be held accountable for all of their actions in class. All I ask of you is to participate, work hard, and have a good attitude. I do not expect to have any issues this year, but their are rules and consequences in place. Parents and students should review the following syllabus, and sign and return the consent and release form. I wish you all the best of luck this year and I cannot wait to see you in class.

Sincerely, Nathan Harris

2013-2014 High School Physical Education Syllabus Objective: To assist in developing students into a well adjusted individual physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Through the varied activities of the program, I hope to provide challenging and satisfying experiences in meaningful movement, selfexpression, physical well being, and knowledge and techniques of sport activities. Grading: Each student receives a numerical grade of 100-90 (A), 89-80 (B), 79-70 (C), 69-60 (D), or 59 and below (F). Each grading period grade is based on two areas: 1. (85%) - preparation, participation, & effort 2. (15%) - written assessments. The final physical education grade is an average of the grades earned in the grading period. A student will not earn credit if the yearly average is below 70. Each student receives 100 points at the beginning of each grading period and points are deducted for the following: Unprepared For Class Refers to having no gym attire or improper attire (clothing which is unsafe, or otherwise unacceptable or no sneakers (slip-ons, buckles, soft soles, hiking shoes, work boots, sandals, cleats, or colored soles that mark the gym floor are not allowed). Students will be graded as follows: Unprepared for class (-5) Points Missing part of the required attire (-2) Points Prepared, but not participating or having behavioral issues (-3) Points Late to class without a pass (-1) Point (teacher discretion) Attire Students must wear appropriate athletic clothing (gym shorts or sweat pants, tshirts, tennis shoes). Full credit for preparation is given to students who dress in the appropriate attire. A student without proper sneakers is unprepared and excluded from participation in physical class activities. Gum, jewelry, and metal/plastic hair aids are not

recommended during gym class for safety reasons. Students wearing jewelry may be asked to remove it if the teacher feels it is unsafe for the wearer or other students during that particular activity.

No Participation Refers to a student who dresses for an activity, but refuses to participate. This results in a loss of 3 points each time (it is the teachers discretion if the student will lose all 5 points for the day). It is expected that students participate in a safe manner, which enhances a positive learning environment. *** If a student is acting inappropriately during his/her activity, it is to the discretion of the teacher to have the student removed from that particular activity. *** Late Passes to Class If a student arrives late to class with a pass they must have their proper gym attire with them. If they are unable to get changed due to the lateness they must show their teacher that they have their clothes. If the student does not have their athletic attire it will be considered unprepared and they will lose 5 points. A student may come late to class 3 times with a pass per grading period without incurring any point deductions. After 3 tardies, the student will be marked unprepared. *A student will not be excused from physical education class to go to another class, library, computer lab, etc.* Medical Excuses Students attending school are expected to dress and participate in physical education classes. To be medically excused from class, a student must have a doctors note or for athletes, a trainers note. The note is to be given to the teacher before physical education class. If an extension is ordered by the physician or trainer, the student must give the written extension excuse to the teacher by the day the excuse is over. For medical excuses longer than two weeks the student will be assigned one health or sports related academic learning assignment to be completed for each additional week they will be excused from PE. The assignments must be complete to receive credit. Failure to complete an assignment will result in a 5 point deduction from the students

grade. For example: A student needs to be medically excused from PE for three weeks, he/she will be required to complete one assignment. Failure to complete the assignment will result in a loss of 5 points. A four week excuse will require two assignments, 10 points, and so on. Safety and proper behavior are stressed at all times. All class injuries must be reported to the teacher immediately. We hope our students will understand the importance of lifetime fitness and experience the pleasure and satisfaction that come with accomplishing this goal. If you have any questions or concerns during the school year, please contact the teacher. Student Name ______________________________________ I hereby agree to my child taking part in regular physical activities during physical education class. I understand that: My child will be under obligation to obey all instructions given by staff and observe all rules and regulations governing the activity and will be subject to all normal school discipline during the activity. My child will be expected to participate fully in all activities. Any medical condition or physical disability must be notified to the school. This consent form will apply throughout my childs years in High School and if parents wish to withdraw consent they must do so in writing to the school. The school accepts no responsibility for injuries sustained during P.E. By signing this form I have read and agree to all policies and procedures stated in the syllabus.

Address of student_______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

Home Phone________________________ Mobile Phone _______________________

Emergency Contact_______________________________

Any ongoing medical condition or physical disability ____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent_________________________________ Date ________________