7th Grade
Physical Education Syllabus
Henderson Middle School
2830 Henderson Mill Road
Chamblee, Georgia 30341
Teacher: Coach Morrison Ed.S. / Phone Number: 678.874.2941 (Office)Room Number: Gymnasium / Email:
Semester: 1&2 / Course Code: PE 36.008800 7th
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Physical Education provides students the opportunity to learn through a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned physical education program aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards. In 7th grade, the content standards emphasize meeting challenges and making decisions while working cooperatively to achieve a common goal to further refine, combine, and vary fundamental motor skills (e.g., running, skipping, throwing, striking). These motor skills, now having evolved into specialized skills (e.g. specific dance step, chest pass, small-sided games, individual activities, catching with a glove, or the use of a specific tactic).
The focus of this course is to increase the physical competence, health-related fitness, self-responsibility, and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so that they can be physically active for a lifetime. The development of movement skill combinations and movement skill knowledge; maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance, and the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity. Units of activity include: physical fitness (activities and assessment, concepts, development and maintenance); cooperative activities (including introductory adventure/outdoor activities, such as orienteering); mature pattern throwing and catching skills (including flying disc skills) applied during small-sided games (team handball/Ultimate Frisbee/softball); track and field skills (including long jump, shot put, high jump, sprints, and relays); golf (with golf ball-size whiffle balls) skills or disc-golf skills applied in golf or disc-golf lead-up games; volleying skills applied in small-sided games (2-on-2 or 3-on-3 volleyball); racket skills applied in lead up games (paddle tennis/pickle ball/tennis); dribbling skills (hand dribble and foot dribble) applied in small-sided lead-up games (no larger than 4 on 4); and multicultural dance.
The Georgia Performance Standards for Physical Education are based on the National Physical Education Standards developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). The Standards reflect what a physically educated student should know and be able to do at each grade level.
The following is the curriculum-at-a glance, which outlines the standards, themes, subtopics and suggested timelines that will be addressed:
9 Weeks1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
UNIT / RITUALS & ROUTINES
PHYSICAL FITNESS / INVASION/
TARGET / NET/
WALL / RHYTHM/
DANCE / INDIVIDUAL SPORTS & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY / OUTDOOR/
FIELD
TIMELINE / 3
Weeks / 3
Weeks / 3
Weeks / 3
Weeks / 3
Weeks / 3
Weeks
CONTENT
STANDARDS / PEMS. 4 / PEMS. 1 / PEMS. 1
PEMS. 2 / PEMS. 1
PEMS. 2 / PEMS. 1
PEMS. 3
PEMS. 6 / PEMS. 2
PEMS. 5
THEMES / Aerobic Dance
Cardio Fitness
Fitness gram
Inline Skating
Large Group Games
Pilates
PX90
Step Aerobics / Angle Ball
Bocce Ball
Flying Disc
Football
Hockey
Modified Flag
Modified Lacrosse
Modified Softball
Rugby
Team Handball
Ultimate Frisbee / Badminton
Floor Hockey
Modified
Basketball
Modified Soccer
Modified
Volleyball
Paddle Tennis
Pickle Ball
Tennis / Ballet
Ballroom Dancing
Calisthenics
Contemporary Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Jazzercise
Multicultural Dance
Sequence Dancing
Square Dance / Bicycling
Bowling
Golf
Gymnastics
Jogging
Juggling
Jump Rope
Martial Arts
Tumbling / Climbing
Cricket
Orienteering
Outdoor Adventure
Softball
Team Building
Track and Field
IMPORTANT NOTES / There is flexibility built into the timeline for the units in order to accommodate for school-wide testing as well as performance-based activities and assessments. However, by the end of the year all themes and units will have been covered.
GRADING SCALE: established by the DeKalb County School System will be used.
Zeros earned by students will be posted in the Teacher Assistant Grade Book. Parents will be able to view all grades and are encouraged to monitor grades through the Parent Portal. If the missing work or failure is not replaced by acceptable work or that meets the assigned standard or element after 3 attempts to make up the work or improve the work, then a zero (0) will remain and shall be averaged into the student’s grade.
GRADING CATEGORIES / *GRADE PROTOCOLFormative Assessment - 0%
Pre-Slo’s and all Pre-Testing
Assessment During Learning – 25%
Dressing out, Skills Tests
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – 45%
Skill Development, Participation, Team Participation
Summative Assessment or Assessment of Learning– 30%
Written Tests, Finals / A 90 – 100 ~P (pass)
B 80 – 89 ~F (fail)
C 71 – 79
D 70
F Below 70
NEEDED MATERIALS:
1. School purchased PE Uniform ($20) recommended but not mandatory BLUE T-SHIRT, BLUE SHORTS AND SNEAKERS (boots, sandals, open toe shoes, flip flops, heels are NOT allowed). Short shorts, spandex and sleeveless undershirts are NOT allowed. Do not put dress out clothes over or on top of the clothes you wore to school. This is not considered dressed out, but dressed over.
2. Deodorant/ anti-per spirant (No Axe deodorant) and Lotion (No Baby Oil Allowed).
3. MASTER’S COMBINATION LOCK for use on a locker in the locker room during your marking period only. (PE Department is not held liable for missing items in the gym or locker room. Also, please refrain from purchasing locks that require a key for they tend to be lost easily.
4. 2pocket/3prong NOTEBOOK with loose paper and writing instrument (pen or pencil).
TIPS FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL:
· Write down homework and other assignments daily in your Agenda.
· Find a quiet place at home to study and do homework.
· Stay organized!
· Study a little bit at a time – don’t wait until the last minute!
· Make sure all your work is done to the best of your ability. Quality is essential.
· Let me know if you need help!
· Come to class everyday with a positive attitude!
HOMEWORK
Completed assignments are expected to be turned in early or on the assigned dates. If a student is absent, assignments must be turned in the next day the student returns to school.
LATE WORK
It is the policy of the DeKalb County School System that students will receive a denotation of “I” (incomplete) for any assignments until student work is completed. Student work must be completed within the prescribed time limit. The maximum point allotment will be 80%.
MAKE-UP POLICY
1. Announced work, such as homework, quizzes and major assessments are due the day the student returns
2. All make-up work must be completed within a reasonable time (one week) upon the student's return from an absence.
3. If a student is absent under extenuating circumstances, special arrangements can be made to make up work.
It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to request and complete make-up work. For each day of absence, you are required to find an article related to health or physical activity and bring it in for credit. You only have to print it out or cut it out of a newspaper or magazine. Put your name at the top of the article along with your date of absence and class period and I will give you full credit for the day of absence. This applies to Health or Physical Education.
4. Students shall not be issued make-up work packets at end of grading period, as this negatively impacts the student’s ability to meet standards.
ABSENCES/TARDIES AND DISCIPLINARY POLICY:
The student will comply with the classroom rules of conduct and with the rules and regulations of the school as outlined in the Student Handbook
WEBSITE
All documents will be available on the school website. Please check back periodically for updates.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Receiving or giving information for an assignment is cheating and when caught in the act students will not receive credit not receive the opportunity for a chance of make-up. Plagiarism is not acceptable: If a student takes information from the Internet or any printed resources without citation, it is considered plagiarism and will result in a reduction in grade. Do not copy, paste and print work from the Internet or Websites.
SAFETY NET OPPORTUNITY
Any opportunity afforded to students to ensure mastery of required standards. Suggested safety nets may include but are not limited to: Before & after School Tutorial, Saturday School and/or Second Chance Café (Make-Up Packet, Special Projects, Teacher Tutorial, Technology Based Projects, Research & Other Extended Learning Opportunities).
STUDENT GYMNASIUM EXPECTATIONS
o Students must adhere to the DCSS Student Code of Conduct as well as the following rules:
o Enter and exit the gym through the designated doors
o Be seated in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings, prepared with your required materials and assignments. Remain in your seat until your teacher has dismissed you.
o Be prepared, come to class on time and on your assigned day ONLY. You must be dressed and ready to participate. Do not interfere with the learning of any other student.
o Refrain from the use of profanity and be respectful to yourself and others.
o Follow ALL school rules: No Eating, Drinks, Gum, Candy or Sunflower Seeds
o No talking when someone else is speaking, this includes teachers, students, and any other adult.
o No watches, jewelry, cell phones, MP3 player, any electronic devices, playing cards, dice, bandana’s, chains
o No Book bags, Purses or Books allowed in the GYM. These items must remain in your hall locker. Nothing is allowed to be brought into the gym with you except uniform, sneakers and lock.
o Use the restroom in the locker room before or after class. NOT DURING!!!! You are not allowed to use the restrooms in the gym lobby without an official pass.
o The restroom stalls in the locker rooms are not to be used for dressing out.
o No cleaning of shoes or sitting on the sinks allowed.
o Stay in your assigned area with your teacher and place all equipment in the appropriate location.
o Honor the rights of others to speak, to listen, and to learn. Be positive and respectful to class members and encourage others to do the same. Respect the property of others.
o Assume the responsibility for your own learning by attending class regularly, being actively involved with class activities, and completing all assignments.
o If you know ahead of time that you will be missing a class, see your teacher for assignments so you won't fall behind.
o Practice SAFETY at all times.
o Students will not leave the class without permission.
o All coats, jacket and hooded sweat shirts are to be left in the locker-rooms (sweatshirts with hoods are not allowed).
o If you are injured in route to, from or during gym class, PLEASE report your injury to a P.E. teacher. Bing your asthma pump to class everyday and inform your coach of any condition you may be experiencing.
o COMMUNICATE (verbal or written) WITH A COACH ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.
NOTE TO PARENTS: Print out and send with student if necessary.
This is a syllabus for Physical Education class that provides a general plan for this course. Some deviations may be necessary. The teachers reserve the right to change or modify any section at any time during the school year to adequately meet the needs, abilities, and interest of students.
Please take the time to go over the student expectations with your child. He/She is expected to perform up to the class expectations and nothing less. We are willing to work with you in any way possible to ensure the success of your child in our class. Failure to adhere to all rules will result in a phone call home, after-school detention, points deducted off of grade, or an Administrative Referral. Please sign and return this promptly. If there are any questions please call (678) 874-2941.
PLEASE INDICATE MEDICAL CONCERNS: ______
Parent Signature: ______Parent Cell Number: ______Date: ______
Students Name: ______Physical Education Period: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Sincerely,
Adam Morrison Ed.S.