Physical Education Department
2017 & 2018 Syllabus
BJ Payne: PE Teacher
843-689-4808
Course Requirement:
- 1 credit of Physical Education is required for graduation. 1 credit of ROTC is an acceptable substitution for PE for State graduation requirements.
Grading Policy:
- Students will receive 10 points per day. 4 pts is for dressing out in proper attire and 6 pts is given for participation and sportsmanship.
- Written work will be graded on a points system and included in the overall grade.
- The final grade is based on 25% from each of the 4 quarters.
- Failure to dress out 5 times in one quarter will result in a failing grade that quarter.
- A 100-90B 89-80C 79-70D 69-60F 59-0
Dress Requirements:
- Students are required to bring their Physical Education clothes to school with them each day. Proper dress to receive full credit includes Athletic tennis shoes, athletic shorts, and a t-shirt. Wind/warm up pants and long sleeve athletic shirts are also permitted.
- If a student does not have all required dress attire, that will be counted as a failure to dress and the student will be deducted their points.
- Items NOT ACCEPTED. Sandals of any sort, Sperry’s or other boat shoes, flats, slippers or shoes that don’t tie. This is a liability issue and students will not be given points.
- Students who have on acceptable shoes will and are expected to participate in order to obtain their remaining points for the day (6).
Locker Room Procedures:
- Students will be expected to be waiting outside the locker room when the tardy bell rings. Students not yet in the gymnasium prior to the bell will be marked tardy.
- All students will be given 6 minutes to change before and after class.
- Once dressed, students are not allowed to leave the locker room until everyone is dressed and ready to go.
- All students will receive a locker and lock to use during their PE class. The lockers are shared; therefore items can’t be left in the locker all day. If lockers are available after assignment, students can bring their own pad locks and use an empty locker.
- Students are expected to lock all their valuables up and not leave them lying around. Preferably not brought to PE at all!
- THE PE DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS!!!!!!!!!!
Games and Activities:
- The following activities are available at HHIHS. Some or all of the activities will be discussed, studied, and participated in throughout the year.
- Football, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Lacrosse, Handball, Dance, Track and Field, Weight Training, Tennis, Badminton, Pickle Ball, Eclipse Ball, Floor Hockey, Kickball, and Yoga.
- Each unit of study will have written tests, skills tests, and reflections written about what was liked/disliked, and learned.
Writing Assignments
- Students will be required to do writing assignments monthly. On days of written work, students will not be required to dress out and will need to bring a pen and paper. Students will know well in advance when these days are going to be.
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- I have read and will abide by all procedures and rules stated in this syllabus. I will show up to class with a good attitude and give my best effort in all activities that are introduced.
- I understand that not dressing out fully 5 times in one quarter will result in a failing grade for that quarter.
Students Name Printed: ______
Students Name Signed: ______
Parents Signature: ______
Date: ______
HHIHS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY. IT’S NOT ALLOWED IN PE SO DON’T BRING IT PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!