FRESHMAN HEALTH & FITNESS (Fall
07)
Teacher: Mrs. Shipp Email: shipp.corina@bgsd.k12.wa.us
Phone/voicemail: 360-885-5005 Website:
www.teacherweb.com/WA/PrairieHS/Shipp
CLASS
OVERVIEW: The class is composed of 40% health instruction and
60% fitness and sport activities. First semester health curriculum includes:
components of fitness, conditioning principles, nutrition, drugs/alcohol/tobacco,
and sexual health. Second semester curriculum includes: stress, life skills
(social skills, decision making, and emotional health), control and prevention
of disease, environmental factors, and first aid.
Grading
Daily Participation and Effort 40%
Assignments and homework 20%
Written tests/quizzes &
skill tests 40%
Students earn 10 participation
points per day. They are based on being
on time, prepared, working hard, and being respectful. However, points can be lost for:
Non-suiting -15 points
Tardy -5
points
Inappropriate language -5 to -10 points
Lack of effort/participation -5 to -10 points
leaving PE hallway before bell -10 points
Not following directions -5 to -10 points
Lack of materials -5 points
Absent -15 points
Inappropriate shoes -10 points
Cell phone/mp3 player present -5 points
Passes
to leave class
You’re allowed 2 passes a semester if you must leave class. Use these wisely.
Excused and Unexcused Absences
School related functions (field trips, concerts, athletic competitions)
do not have to be made-up. The attendance office reports this information to
the teacher if you filled out a prearranged absence form. Otherwise, fifteen points are lost when a
student is absent. Points lost from excused absences through the PHS
attendance office (for sickness, medical appointments, etc.) can be regained
through completion of a “make-up” assignment (See below.) Make-ups must be completed within 5 days of an absence. If an absence is unexcused,
participation points cannot be regained. For extended absences, students should
contact the instructor to make arrangements for more time in order to complete
make-ups if the days will be excused.
SUPPLIES/CLOTHING
For the activity portion of class students need to wear clothing
that meets the school dress code. This
includes a T-shirt, shorts/sweats, socks, and non-marking tennis shoes with
closed backs and tied laces. If a
student arrives at class in clothing that does not follow school dress code
they will be asked to change, if no appropriate PE attire is worn a non-suit
will occur.
For the classroom portion of the class students need to have
notebook paper, black/blue ink pens, and a binder/section of large binder for
class notes/handouts. Students will
periodically have internet based assignments that are directly supervised by
the teacher. All students must have their internet permission form signed and
turned in promptly.
If this is a problem please contact the teacher ASAP!
Non-suiting
If the student fails to wear his/her PE clothing (non-suit), 15 points
are lost and can not be made up. Students are still expected
to participate that day. Those who do not participate, will be sent to SMC (a
detention area by the attendance office) for the class period. The first time a non-suit occurs, a verbal
warning is given. The second
non-suit warrants parent notification. The third
time is when the student is sent to SMC during the class period and receives a
school referral, and is assigned after school detention. The fourth time the student is sent to SMC
during the class period, and will be assigned an after school 2-hour Wednesday
community service. If a fifth
non-suit occurs, a mandatory parent conference is scheduled, in addition to
another after school 2-hour Wednesday community service.
Security
of Personal Belongings
For security reasons all students will use PHS issued locks on PE
lockers. Locks are rented for $4 per year, which include an activity fee for
use of school equipment. (Lost locks result in a $5 replacement charge.)
Students need to lock and secure their assigned lockers. Don’t share lockers or
combinations with others. Clothes may be stored in the larger lockers during
the class period, but must be returned to your assigned basket before you
leave. Locker room doors are locked each class period, so be on time. *Team lockers rooms will only be accessible before
and after school. If athletes
would like to use this area to store their equipment they may rent a lock. It will not be available during the school
day. Students enrolled in a PE class
must rent a lock and use the regular locker room during the school day
regardless of whether they are an athlete or not.
INJURY/ILLNESS
No parent notes are needed. If
the student is injured or ill he/she is expected to discuss the matter with the
teacher. Limited activity may be assigned when appropriate. If a doctor’s visit
warrants rest, a doctor’s note needs to be given to the teacher. The
doctor’s notes should include the following information: 1. states the injury
2. states the time period (including dates) a student must refrain from
activity 3. state allowable activities (ie. Walking, non-contact sports, etc)
if applicable. Students are expected to still
dress for class. Students with long term medical problems should make
arrangements with the teacher and the counseling office if class changes are
required.
HEALTH & FITNESS MAKE-UPS
Make-ups
Make-ups should be completed to regain participation points missed due
to any excused absence. They must be made-up in 5 school days. Make-up slips are
available on teacher website, on her class clipboard, or in her office. Make-up options are:
1.The weight room is supervised after school on certain Wednesdays.
Students must sign-in the weight room by 2:20 pm and complete the
activity by 3 pm. Please check out with the supervising teacher before leaving
to ensure make-up credit has been completed and documented for 40 total minutes
of weight training activity.
2. Submit an article related to health and fitness (from a
magazine/internet/newspaper/book/etc.) and on a separate piece of paper write
10 questions and answers that capture the main points of the article. Cite the
source and date.
3. Submit an article related to health and fitness (from a
magazine/internet/newspaper/book/etc.) and on a separate piece of paper write a
handwritten report (300-500 words) summarizing the main points. Cite the source
and date.
4. Do at least 40 minutes of physical activity. Answer on a piece of
paper the following: 1. Describe the activity and why you chose it. 2. Why is
it good for you? 3. What fitness component(s) were utilized? (aerobic activity,
anaerobic activity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and
body composition) 4. What was your heart rate before starting the activity,
during the middle of the workout, and immediately following the workout? 5. Rate
the workout on a scale of 1-5. 5= great intense workout. 1= not intense.
Describe how the workout might have been more effective? HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGN HIS/HER NAME AT THE BOTTOM! This means he/she knows you did it. This
make-up choice can only be used up to 5 times in a semester.
5. During fall and spring sports seasons Open Gym and/or Preseason
Conditioning is run by coaches. During these sessions students can be involved
in fitness conditioning or games. 40 minutes of activity satisfies a make-up. A
student must document the activity, date, and obtain a written signature from
the supervising coach to turn in to their PE teacher.
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FRESHMAN HEALTH & FITNESS
(Spring 07)
Teacher: Mrs. Shipp Email: shipp.corina@bgsd.k12.wa.us
Phone/Vmail: 360-885-5005
Websites: www.teacherweb.com/WA/PrairieHS/Shipp
Dear Parent/Guardian,
I am excited about
starting the 2007-2008 school year!
Please take time to review the class syllabus with your student. Health & Fitness is not just a “PE”
class, but it integrates health and PE curriculum within the classroom, gym,
and outdoor settings. It is important
that the student is aware of class expectations and responsibilities to have
the highest level of success possible.
One tool that I would
like to bring more parent and student awareness to is the class website (see
above). It is an ongoing project which I
have found provides the following:
§ increased communication between the teacher,
students, and parent(s)/guardian(s)
§ provides easy access to curriculum materials such
as notes, handouts, presentations, resources, and study materials
§ provides a class calendar of events, meeting
locations, special announcements, etc.
§ increases student (and parent) awareness of their
current grade status (no surprises when report cards come out!)—Skyward Parent
Access link
If you have any
questions, concerns, or suggestions please feel free to contact me via phone or
email. I look forward to working with
your student this semester.
Mrs. Shipp
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Both STUDENT and PARENT must sign below to indicate that each have read
in the Health & Fitness class syllabus regarding grade and class
expectation guidelines. The student must
turn this in by September 7, 2007.
Student Name:
_______________________________________
Student Signature:
____________________________________
Class Period: ____________
Parent Name:
________________________________________
Parent Signature:
_____________________________________