Physical Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a 1-credit physical education requirement for 9 -12-grade students. It will cover 4 quarters of physical education with emphasis on activity to promote physical fitness. Many different lifetime and team sports will be taught covering rules, skill, and strategies, but focusing on activity.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Students will learn the importance of physical fitness and ways to achieve personal fitness.
2. Through instruction and play, students will learn many recreational and physical activities along with the concepts of challenging play, sportsmanship, competition, team play, responsible action, and proper choices of behavior, and celebrative play to the glory of God.

PROPER DRESS/CLASS MATERIALS
1. Shorts or sweatpants - worn appropriately according to school dress code
2. T-shirt or sweatshirt - no sleeveless shirts - no tank tops
3. GYM SHOES – MUST BE CLEAN ! - no street shoes, sandals, open toe/heel
4. Outside Shoes – tennis shoes to be worn outside for physical activities
5. Athletic socks
6. Antiperspirant, deodorant, towel
7. Combination lock
8. No dangling or chain jewelry - post earrings only
9. No gum or food - water/water bottles are OK
Students must dress properly to earn ALL participation points.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
To successfully complete this course the students will:
1. Come to class, on time, and prepared for activities each day.
2. Actively participate in all activities
3. Complete all assignments, written or physical, with a satisfactory grade.

CLASS RULES
1. Act in a Christ like manner.
2. Respect others - no fighting, cheating, unfair play.
3. Respect other's property - student items, PE equipment, gym facilities -use items only with permission.
4. Keep gym clothes clean and neat.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS
1. Show respect to God who has given you the ability to learn in so doing,
2. Show respect to yourself and others (space, property, feelings). Inappropriate language and gestures will not be tolerated.
3. Be on time and come to class prepared both mentally and physically to participate whole-heartedly. Being prepared means being properly dressed for activity and reporting to class. Students must be in the locker rooms (changing) before the tardy bell. After the tardy bell, students will have 5 minutes to report to the gymnasium.
4. Bring a positive attitude into class and participate in class activities. Acceptable class participation includes: actively stretching and exercising during warm-ups, attending class regularly and being on time, engage in healthy competition during class activities, working to improve your skill levels, learn and play by the rules, show etiquette and sportsmanship during individual and team sports, and work to improve your individual level of physical fitness.

The following behaviors are not acceptable in the classroom and subject to consequences:

1. Tardiness as defined in expectation #3 above and in the student handbook.
2. Inappropriate behavior such as but not limited to: disrespect, rowdiness, poor attitude, refusing to follow class rules and directives of teacher, defacing or destroying property, inappropriate language, unsportsmanlike actions, harassing other students, hanging or grabbing the basketball rims, fighting, and violent behavior.
3. Interrupting the teacher or other students while they are speaking.
4. Non-participation, apathy or refusing to use class time.
6. Having food, radios, cell phones, and electronic devices that distract from the class.
(Inappropriate items will be confiscated.) You may have BOTTLED WATER in class.
7. Dishonesty, cheating on homework and tests, defiance, and/or violent behavior.

ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY
Each student is expected to attend and be on time for all class sessions.
Attendance and tardy policies and consequences will be followed as outlined in the student handbook.
1. Students must be in the locker room at the bell or they will be marked tardy.
2. After changing clothes, students must report to the gym within 5 minutes for
attendance. Students who arrive late will be marked tardy.
3. Students will be given 5 minutes at the end of the class period to change clothing. After dressing, the students are to remain in the locker rooms OR locker room hallway until the bell rings.
4. Students must submit a written note from their parents/guardians if they are not able to participate in physical activities.
5. A note for non-participation must contain the following information:
date for non-participation, reason, expected duration, types of physical activities a student is restricted from (stretching, running, jumping, weight lifting), parent signature and a contact phone number.
6. Students who are not feeling well during the school day will need to report to the school office to be excused from class participation.
7. A note from a physician is requested from students who are not able to participate for an extended period of time...(more than 3 days).
8. One free NO DRESS day will be allowed each semester. A student may choose to use this day if they have forgotten their clothes of choose to sit out.
9. For each additional NO DRESS day taken, a student will lose all attendance points for that day must participate in as many activities as possible.

GUIDELINES USED BY THE TEACHER IN DEALING WITH BEHAVIOR
Each individual student is a child of God and will be treated with care and concern for their best interests. It is important to understand that I will deal with students on an individual basis when conflicts arise. It is my intent to be fair to each student. Although I try to be fair, FAIR is not always EQUAL. An effort will be made to resolve all conflicts and come to an understanding about expectations to be in good standing in class. Students will be told that their behavior has been recognized as not appropriate. I will speak to students individually to resolve conflicts that may occur. When necessary I will contact parents regarding the situation. The following guidelines will be used to manage conflicts as they arise. In all situations, it is appropriate to apologize and grant forgiveness.

1. Behavior will be documented and students will be asked to meet with the teacher.
Behavior slips will be issued. Consequences may be assigned.
2. Parents will be contacted by phone or in writing.
3. Citizenship/course grades will be lowered.
4. Repeated violations will result in parents being contacted and the student referred to the Principal for counseling.

PROCEDURES FOR CONSEQUENCES
1. Verbal or Written Warning
2. After-School Detention (15 or 30 minutes)
3. Parent Notification- By Phone, in writing, or by email.
4. Removal from Class - Principal

GRADING
The PE grade will consist of 4 parts. Attendance and participation are graded on a daily basis. These are then averaged with written work and skills tests for the final PE grade.
Grade Components
1. Written Work includes tests, quizzes, and assignments.
2. Skills development, improvement and test scores from each activity.
3. Participation includes attitude, leadership, cooperation, sportsmanship, and actively participating in all activities to your full potential and to the Glory of God. (10 points per day)
4. Attendance includes dressing out every day according to class guidelines, arriving on time and ready for class activities. (10 points per day)
-10 pts NO DRESS -10 pts NO GYM SHOES
-5 pts missing shirt/shorts/shoes -3 pt jewelry/socks

LATE WORK POLICY
1. All quizzes, tests, and assignments must be completed to receive credit for the course.
2. Makeup assignments for absences will follow the student handbook guidelines.
3. If a student is absent for a test (written/physical), the test will be made up the day following the absence unless other arrangements have been made.

EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES
1. Lutheran High School is limited on the availability of equipment for certain sports and activities. The teacher may request students to bring personal items for use in the PE class. (Tennis rackets, tennis balls, bicycles, roller blades, softball/baseball gloves, Frisbees and other sporting equipment.)
2. The class will also participate in some activities off campus. For some activities, there will be a fee charged for use of facilities.
3. Two students will be selected each week to help with setting up and storage of PE/Gym equipment. It is expected that each participant use the equipment with care to prevent loss or damage to it.
4. The high school gymnasium is our primary class facility. Activities will also be held in our parking lot, the back parking lot (when it becomes available), Cottonwood Park (on 1100 East), off campus bowling alley (Fat Cats), and off campus tennis courts (Aspen Hills Apartments). It is important that Physical Education students wear proper clothing and shoes for our activities regardless of the location.
5. Students will have the opportunity to store their personal items in the locker rooms.
6. We recommend that each student lock his or her locker using a combination lock. The school will not be responsible for items left unattended in the locker room. The locker rooms are used frequently for interscholastic sports and visiting teams. Please do not leave your things unattended in an open space.
7. It is important to keep the locker rooms neat, orderly, and sanitary. Please store your personal belongings accordingly. Items left out in the locker room will be removed.
8. Do not hang on any of the basketball rims. This includes the portable baskets as well - even when they are lowered. Anyone grabbing/hanging/or pulling on the rims will receive an automatic 30 minute Detention.