CULVERCITYMIDDLE SCHOOLPHYSICAL EDUCATION

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MS. ASHER

310 842-4200

As we begin the school year, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself to you. I, Ms. Asher, have earned my Bachelors of Science degree in “Kinesiology” from San DiegoStateUniversity (Go Aztecs!)with an emphasis in Physical Education. Having several years teaching experience, I am eager to start this school year with several exciting activities and lessons. The 8th grade curriculum will include: Team Sports, Skill Development, Sport Strategies, Fitness/Fitness Planning, Cooperative Games, Rhythmic Activities, Character Counts and more.

My personal goal is for each student to enjoy physical activity, giving forth their best effort, and acquiring a lifelong love of physical and recreational activity while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

I look forward to meeting each of you, and to a great and exciting 2017-18 school year!

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Curriculum:

Students will learn activities, skills and sports aligned with the State of California Physical Education Standards. The Physical Education curriculum emphasizes high activity time and provides activities for students of all skill levels.

  1. Students demonstrate the motor kills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities
  2. Students demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and strategies that apply to learning and performance of physical activities.
  3. Students track, assess, and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
  4. Students demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve health and performance.
  5. Students demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles and strategies to perform a variety of physical activity.

Classroom Expectations:

  1. Students will be on-time, prepared (with necessary AND required materials), remain on task, and actively engaged daily.
  2. Students will respect themselves, peers, facilities and the teacher.
  3. Students must use equipment and facilities safely and as instructed.
  4. Students will abide by the Physical Education Department Handbook and rules (see below link).

Grading Policy

Student’s grades will be based upon participation, skill development, written assignments, and tests/assessments. Below is an approximation of how the above components will comprise the overall grade.

Participation

Participation and dressing for class accounts for 70% of student’s grades. Students are required to actively engage in participation for the entirety of class, in order to obtain full daily credit. Water and restroom breaks will be provided for resting time.

Skills Assessment/Tests

Students will demonstrate knowledge of a unit through written tests & skills assessments. These types of assessments will account for approximately 20% of the student’s grade.

Homework/Written Assignments

Written assignments, homework, fitness plans/portfolios, will account for 10% of the student’s grade

Attendance & Absence Policy

Students are expected to arrive to class on their assigned number before the tardy bell. Students must participate and wear a complete P.E. uniform to earn full class credit. Students can make up a loss of running points due to an absence, during P.A.W.S. In addition, the student will need to make up any written work or tests they missed. A doctor’s note MUSTbe taken at the beginning of school (prior to arrival to P.E. class) to the school nurse for documentation. Students will be responsible for obtaining makeup work for excused doctor days from their teacher.

Dress Policy

Students will be expected to wear the required shirt and shorts, and tennis shoes every day. As the season changes into colder weather, students may wear sweats. Sweat pants and sweatshirts can be purchased at the student store. Tennis shoes and socks are required for Physical Education. Three (3) or more “non-dresses” per quarter will result in the student earning a “Needs Improvement” mark for work habits. Four (4) or more “Non-dresses” will result in the student earning an “Unsatisfactory” mark for work habits.

***Additional Supplies Required***

-3-prong folder(write Student Name, Teacher Name & Period)

-30 pieces of lined paper

- 1 pen black or blue/pencil (just for P.E.)

- Tennis Shoes with ties/laces -

- Socks (no stockings or leotards)

- School P.E. Uniform

- Toiletries (i.e. deodorant (no spray), hair brush/comb, lotion, feminine

hygiene products)

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I have read and understood the above listed physical education policies.

Student Name (Printed) ______Period __ Date ______

Student Signature ______Period __ Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______