Transcript Rules & Regulations

Van Buren Middle School
Physical Education
Mr. Kuntz
Ms. Denlinger
Rules & Regulations
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Attendance
Dressing Out
Participation
Knowledge
STATE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS***
Uniform
Locks & Locker Room
Class Procedures
Physical Education Excuse Notes
Curriculum
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This is a physical activity lab where attendance and participation
are critical to grade computations. In order to participate, the
student must be dressed appropriately.
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Attendance = 10% (BE HERE)
Dressing out = 10% (BE PREPARED)
Participation = 50% (BE ACTIVE)
Knowledge Test = 20% (BE LEARNED)
STATE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS = 10% (MUST HAVES)
75% OF GRADE PERTAINS TO STUDENT’S DIRECT DAILY
CONTROL of being here, being prepared, and active while 25% is
actual studying the guides, handouts, and applying instruction to
pencil-paper tasks.
Uniform
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All students are required to dress appropriately for movement,
safety, hygiene, and appropriateness.
If there are any concerns, please contact the instructor.
This includes:
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Dark Gym Shorts (3-4” INSEAM MANDATORY) - discipline notice
Plain white or grey T-shirt: last name - back
Gym Shoes & Socks
Sweats or jackets as necessary for outside classes
DO NOT wear jewelry as it may become damaged or CAUSE
INJURY
Dressing Out
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A homework responsibility, self-responsibility, and self-discipline.
The students have a locker in which the PE clothes can come on
Monday and be taken home on Friday for cleaning.
More than one T-shirt or shorts can be used throughout the week.
Consequences
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1st ND = Verbal Warning still possible to gain an “A” in dress grade
area.
2nd ND = Best Grade possible is “B” in dress grade area, call home
3rd ND = Best Grade possible is “C” in dress grade area and AM or
lunch/activity detention.
4th ND = Best grade possible is “D” in dress grade area and AM or
lunch/activity detention.
5th ND = “F” in dress grade area and AM or lunch/activity detention.
6+ = 90 minute after-school Detentions.
ALL DETENTIONS are logged in the office (8th Grade take notice)
Locks & Lockers
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All students are given a lock and locker sharing with no one.
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THE STUDENT is responsible for their gym attire & security when
not in class.
Lock Replacement cost is $5 if lost or not returned
Locker Room Times
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Students must be in the locker room before the tardy bell (as with
any other class) or must have a tardy slip.
Students have 3 minutes to prepare for class at the beginning.
Students have 3-5 minutes to change after activity. Dismissed at the
bell from the locker room.
NO one is allowed in the locker room during class time unless
permitted by instructor.
INFRACTION: If a student leaves class without permission before
the bell, a discipline notice will be written with detention assigned.
Classroom Procedure
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Beginning of class, you are to be IN assigned exercise/attendance
positions.
Equipment Rules
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No one is permitted to use equipment without direction from
instructor/s.
No misuse of equipment is tolerated.
No Physical or Psychological harm (bullying or similar) will be
inflicted during class.
Students will focus on the task/s at hand. No talking during
instruction or warm-ups.
Any injury MUST BE REPORTED to an instructor if it occurs
during class.
Physical Education Excuse Notes
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Parent/Guardian Notes are for one day requesting modifications or
removal from activity. Same injury/illness multiple requests
requests for MD follow-up for the safety & well-being of the
student. Please include a phone number.
More than one day notes are Physician/MD required notes. Our
school nurse notes may suffice in special conditions.
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NOTE requirements:
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Name of student
Date
Injury/Illness
Modifications or Limitations
Length of time (date to begin and end participation modifications)
Signature of Physician or Representative
STUDENTS ARE TO DRESS FOR CLASS even if excused with a
MD’s note except for castings or bracings that prohibit the change
of clothes.
Class Participation Criteria
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Attendance/Promptness:
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Preparation:
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Student is always prompt and regularly attends class.
Student is always prepared for class with required attire &/or
pencil as needed.
Listening Skills:
Student listens when others talk and demonstrates appropriate
non-verbal skills of attention.
 Student incorporates &/or builds off the ideas or instructions
given.
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Behavior:
Student never displays disruptive behavior during class.
 Student follows all class and school rules without question.
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Class Participation Criteria
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Class Engagement Level:
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Student proactively contributes to class more than once per class.
Effort: Attempts all activities to the best of their ability. Performs
all stretches, crunches, pushups, and jogging/running in warm-ups.
Attempts to gain fundamental skills through practice in class and to
perfect those skills.
Attitude: Positive and helpful, willingness to try, willingness to
assist those less skilled and desires to make themselves better.
Sportsmanship: Realizes that rules of activity, game or working as a
member of the team are of the highest value. Congratulates success
and thankful for the willingness to participate even in a losing
attempt. This is RESPECT & HONOR of others.
Teamwork: Willing to share the activity with others, allow others
the opportunity to attempt to use and improve their skills in practice
and game situations; assists those who are experiencing difficulty by
sharing (peer teacher) how they do it or gained the skills. This is
COOPERATION.
Knowledge
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There will be paper & pencil knowledge
assessments throughout the term.
The material covered will be in class and
study guide format.
Students may always ask instructors
questions throughout the unit for
clarifications.
Students are given in-class time to begin if
not completed most assignments.
The Take-Home projects will be given a
project due date at the time of instruction.
Content Standards
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Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and
movement patterns to perform a variety of physical
activities.
Standard 2: Demonstrate understanding of movement
concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to
the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing
level of physical fitness.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social
behavior that respects self and others in physical activity
settings.
Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment,
challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
Our Curriculum
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Constantly evolving to more fitness and skill acquisition with less
emphasis on competitive games.
Every Quarter (9-10 weeks)
 Fitness Training for 10-15 minutes of every class until Fitness
Assessments: 5 weeks
 Cardiovascular Endurance
 Muscular Strength & Endurance
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Arms/Shoulders
Hips/Legs
Chest & Back
Core
Skills Instruction/Practice 10-15 minutes of every class:
Throwing, Catching, Striking, Sequential Patterning &
Rhythmical Coordination: 5 weeks
Various game play to challenge acquired skills in integrated
situations: last 2-3 weeks as student class performance dictates
PE General Syllabus
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Week 1: Rules & Regulations, Locks & Lockers, Benefits of
Fitness ppt.
Week 2: Fitness Training Skills & Practice
Week 3-5/6: Fitness & Skill Builds
Week 6/7: Fitness Test & Fitness Assessments
Week 7/8-9/10: Games, Project Performances, Lock return
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** Adjusted via Term length and Students’ behaviors
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MOTTO
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T.E.A.M.
 Together
 Everyone
 Achieves
 More
Diversity acknowledged and
accepted = Individuality
We are greater than the sum of our
Individuality = Community
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Thank You for Coming!!!!
Questions?
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Will be glad to share in the
short term of a minute.
Feel Free to contact via phone
or email for concerns or issues
requiring more time
commitment.