• Barack Obama School for Social Justice

    Physical Education Department Syllabus

    Policies-

    1. Attendance: Participation is the main objective of Physical Education. Therefore, attendance is mandatory for completing the requirements of the course. Excessive absences will result in a failure. Only students with medical documentation will be exempt from this expectation.

     

    1. Appropriate Class Preparation: Appropriate attire is to be worn for every gym class:
      1. Athletic sneakers, no exceptions
      2. No jewelry
      3. No gum, candy, food or beverages
      4. No coats to be worn inside the gym
      5. No hats
      6. No electronic devices

     

    1. Medical Excuses:
      1. If you have a medical problem that may prevent you from participating at any point in the year, you must provide a written medical note from a DOCTOR!
      2. A written excuse from a parent or guardian must be presented to the nurse. The nurse will provide the proper paperwork for the PE Department.
      3. Medical excuses that are valid for more than two weeks will be dealt with on an individual basis.

    Classroom Expectations:

      1. Students are expected to be present in class everyday they have physical education.  They are expected to also be prepared for class with the proper footwear.  Students are to wear sneakers with rubber soles.  No boots, flats, heels or open toes shoes.  The sneakers must have laces.  
      2. Students are expected to participate every day at a high level.  They will be graded based upon effort, never on ability.  
      3. Upon arrival into the gymnasium the students will have to hand in their cell phones.  Each student will be given a specific number in the cell phone chart.  They will place the phone in the chart and the chart will be held in a safe location for the period.  If a student refuses to hand in their phone they will not be allowed into the gymnasium.  
      4. No students will be allowed use of the locker rooms.  They will be locked and remain locked throughout the day.
      5. After entering the gym and placing their phone in the phone chart. Students will put their personal belongings in their teacher’s designated area for storage during class time.
      6. After placing their person belongings in the storage area, students should begin the warm-up.
      7. If a student is unprepared for class or is medically unable to participate they will be given a written assignment for the period. The unprepared will be logged in PowerSchool.
      8. One student at a time, per class is allowed to leave the gymnasium and use the bathroom. Students must ask their teacher to use the bathroom, when allowed they sign the destination log at the gymnasium office and take the bathroom pass.

    Grading Procedures:

      1. Students will be graded on a 0-4 scale, daily, according to the physical education rubric.
      2. Students are also required to take a written FINAL that will be averaged into their overall grade.
      3. Overall preparation and participation will be monitored on a daily basis by all of the Physical Education Teachers. 

    Scope & Sequence:

    Units of Study-

    1. Physical Fitness
    2. Volleyball
    3. Football
    4. Soccer
    5. Team Handball
    6. Ultimate Frisbee
    7. Baseball/Softball

    Unit Overview-

    1. History of the Topic
    2. Skills needed for success
    3. Positions for players
    4. Strategy & Game Play