Health and Physical Education Syllabus

Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well;... and not today's pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man. ~James H. West
[2013 2014] Instructor: Coach Alisha Valentine Coach Michael Teti alishaa.valentine@cms.k12.nc.us Michael.teti@cms.k12.nc.us

You must keep this document all semester: GLUE IT INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Healthful Living Education
The Healthful Living Education program promotes behaviors that contribute to a healthful lifestyle and improved quality of life for all students. The NC Standard Course of Study for Healthful Living Education supports and reinforces the goals and objectives of its two major componentsHealth Education and Physical Education. When the concepts of these areas are integrated, the health and well-being of students can be significantly enhanced. You can find specific strands of the NC Standard Course of Study at http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/healthfulliving/scos/

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

In compliance with the CMS policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be required for students with disabilities. Requests for academic accommodations are to be made during the first three weeks of the semester, except for unusual circumstances, so arrangements can be made. Any student needing accommodations will be met and every chance to accommodate will happen in order to ensure the students success. As teachers we have access to students n eeds and will obtain information needed to work with your child(ren) to make sure these accommodations are met. If your child obtains an injury during the quarter, I will make accommodations and their grading scale will be modified. STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY OF ALL UNITS OF STUDY IN ORDER TO EARN CREDIT.

Health Units of Study:

Substance Abuse Interpersonal Communication and Relationship Nutrition and Physical Activity Reproductive Health and Safety Mental and Emotional Health Personal and Consumer Health

Physical Education Unit of Study:

Variety of movement forms and competence in lifetime physical activities. Movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Exhibit a physically active lifestyle. Evidence of an acceptable level of health-related fitness and be familiar with factors that benefit Performance. Responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others at the same time as values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Classroom Rules: Follow the EAGLE 8!

1. Respect yourself, others, and equipment (No talking when someone else has the floor) 2. Follow Directions 3. Do your best 4. Be prepared for class

5. NO GUM, FOOD, OR DRINKS are allowed in the gym or locker room Course Requirements 1. Class attendance and participation policy: Students are expected to be present every day and make-up work turned in within 3 class periods of an excused absence. 2. Class work will be turned in during the class period it was assigned. Students with Early Dismissal may have to complete class work as homework or complete a make up assignment. 3. Homework will be on a need to do basis, please check your childs planner or health folder for assignments.

Come to class daily prepared. You will need these materials for class: Pen/pencil Folder for Health and PE/Composition Notebook Paper Lock PE clothes if its cold and we are outside bring Sweats and Sweat shirt & tennis shoes Remember you are graded on: Participation/dress out Knowledge = 2-3 exams/quizzes Project= 1 Homework= 4-5 Class work= 4-5 Skills that are taught
If you have any special requests for class or are going to be absent from class please send Coach Valentine an email and let her know @ alishaa.valentine@cms.k12.nc.us
If at any time you dont wish to have your child participate in a topic scheduled for class I will have an alternate assignment for your child to do for that day/unit of study. Please contact me a head of time you can stay up to date with topics by emailing me or looking up the NC Standard Course of Study. Remember a qualified teacher will be teaching your child things that will be beneficial to them for their health that is found in the NC Standard Course of Study. There will be guidelines and rules of certain material that can be talked about and can not be discussed. There will be parent-student activities that your child will be required to do as homework with a parent or guardian.

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Physical Education Procedures and Rules We will enter and exit the locker room as a class (together) no one will be allowed anywhere at anytime alone. Start of class and end of class there should be no students in the gym until you are dismissed! There is to be no horseplay of any kind while in the locker room or the gym and no climbing on furniture or destruction of property. You will be written up for these infractions. You will need to provide a combination lock for your locker. Locks will not be provided for you. The required uniform is the only acceptable attire for PE class. A sweat shirt/pants may be worn over. NO GUM, FOOD, OR DRINKS are allowed in the gym or locker room. You must use the restroom before you enter the gym there will be no bathroom breaks during class. No one is allowed to re-enter the locker room after we have dressed out!

This must be signed by student and parent stating that you understand and will follow these guidelines while in class. Please keep the syllabus in your work folder and detach the bottom portion and turn in no later than ___Sep 4th______.
Parent:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ print sign date Student:______________________________________________________/_____(_________)______________--__________________________ print Valid Phone Number to Contact Please contact Ms. Valentine if you have any questions or concerns. As a parent you are signing this document; stating that you have read, agree, and understand the requirements and expectations of the class that your child will attend. If you have any issues in regards to this document please contact me immediately to settle any problems. I am a highly qualified teacher with a M.A. Ed in Physical Education and a B.A. in Health and Physical Education with emphasis in Coaching, Psychology, and Adapted P.E. Questions or Comments:__________________________________________________________________________________________________