Marshall County Central Schools

Individual Sports
www.newfolden.k12.mn.us


Instructor: Ms. Bakker
Email: jbakker@mccfreeze.org
Office: Located near gym next to equipment room.

Course Description:
This course is designed to let students explore ways to remain active in sports throughout life and participate in
individual activities. Students will learn how to play a number of different individual games or activities. All
activities will be played individually. Some activities in the course include: Racquet Sports, Table Games,
Horseshoes, Golf, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Games, Aerobics, and Weight Training.

Required Dress:
Students will be given a locker and lock to store their appropriate fitness attire which includes:
T-Shirt or Sweatshirt (school dress code applies) no tank tops or cutoffs
Athletic Shorts or Sweatpants ( No cutoffs or khakis are allowed)
Tennis Shoes ( No sandals, boots or bare feet are allowed)
Lock if failed to return lock at the end of quarter/semester student will be fined $6.75

Instructional Method:
This course consists of a variety of instructional methods including, but not limited to; individual/small group
activities, demonstrations, written assignments, quizzes, and exams.

Policies:
1 point for Code of Conduct: Students enter the classroom each day with 1 Code of Conduct point.
Students can lose the point by not following my Code of Conduct. (refer to diagram attached)
Accountability for Assignments: All work will be completed and handed in the day it is due.
o Late assignments are given a 0 for credit in the grade book and online grading until competed.
All assignments must be COMPLETELY done. Any student with ANY missing assignments can
earn NO extra credit.

o All late work will receive a maximum of credit, no matter the day it is handed in. Student
work will include classroom and homework assignments, quizzes and tests, and oral and written
presentations/projects.
Absent:
o Make up opportunities need to be discussed with the teacher the same day the student returns.
The make-up homework needs to be completed within two days of the excused absence (unless
there are circumstances cleared by the teacher, or a student makes special arrangements with the
teacher).
o Students are responsible for getting the notes and assignments from a friend or the teacher.
Tardy: Students are expected to be in class on time. Students not in their spot at the start of class will be
considered tardy and need to get a pass.
Academic Dishonesty: Cheating or plagiarism is not tolerated. The assignment or exam will turn into a
zero, with no possibility of making it up. Extra credit opportunities will also not be available.

Grading Scale: Students are graded daily on participation, performance, activities, assignments, exams, and
code of conduct.

90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
59% and below = F

Expectations:
Each student will feel free to express his/her feelings, concerns, opinions, questions, and answers
without fear of ridicule/sarcasm from the teacher and/or fellow students.
Each student is valued for who they are and not only for what he/she can do.
Everyone is committed to helping each other.
Each student comes to class prepared with proper dress, notebook, pen/pencil, and any assignments that
are due that day.

------------------------------------------------------Return Portion Below------------------------------------------------------
Due Friday 5 points
Individual Sports
Parent Signature Sheet

Please fill out, cut on the dotted line, and have your child return it to Ms. Bakker.

The rest of the syllabus is for you and your child to keep.

Student: __________________________________________________________________________________
Class: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________________________________

** I have read the Individual Sports Syllabus and have discussed it with my child. My son/daughter and I
understand all of the policies and procedures governing Strength and Fitness class. By signing this form, you
are acknowledging the expectations the teacher has for the students, as well as the expectations of this class.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________________________

Any Comments or Concerns: __________________________________________________________________
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Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I want this to be both a beneficial and enjoyable
class for your child. Thank you!