Hopewell Middle school

Physical Education and Health

6th Grade PE

Course Description:  Students will be offered a variety of sports and activities.  Through each year the primary goal of instruction is to improve motor skills and fitness levels, develop an appreciation of activity, and provide opportunity for success in movement.

 

Course Outline: Activities may include the following:

Fitness Assessment, Soccer, Aerobics, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Recreational Games, Basketball, Outdoor Education, Softball, Tennis, Dance, Badminton, Pickleball, and Lacrosse

 

Class Expectations: The student is expected to dress out and participate each day.  Students are expected to behave appropriately during all class activities.  In the event that a student is unable to participate in physical education, a parent’s note will be accepted and the staff will modify the activity.  For conditions that require more than three days, a doctor note will be required.

 

Unit Objectives:

1. Participates in fitness assessment activities.

2. Uses fitness assessment results to develop personal fitness goals.

3. Records heart rate before, during, and after vigorous physical activity.

4. Works independently with minimal supervision in pursuits of personal fitness goals.

5. Engages in physical activity at the target heart rate for a minimum of 20 minutes.

6. Develops a strategy for the improvement of selected fitness components.

7. Identifies principles of practice and conditioning that enhance performance.

8. Identifies basic skills and safety procedure for outdoor pursuits

9. Demonstrates increasing competence in more advanced specialized skills

10. Performs complex educational sequences that combine basic movement concepts and skills

11. Identifies and applies movement concepts appropriate for specialized skills in a variety of settings.

Identifies the purpose for and participates in the establishment of safe practices, procedures, and etiquette for a variety of activities.

 

Grading:

The nine week average will be calculated in the following 2 areas and will follow the Fulton County grading scale:

1. Dressing Out 40%

Participation & Tests 60%

 

Fulton County Schools Grading Systems:

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

Below 70 = F

 

Make Up Work:

If student is absence it is their responsibility to pick-up an absentee make-up form.  The completed form is due within three days of the absence. 

 

Parent/ Teacher Communication:

Parents may contact us via email, student agenda and/or phone. Parents may email Mr. Pearch at pearch@fulton.k12.ga.us, Mrs. Dauenhauer at dauenhauer@fulton.k12.ga.us, and Mr. Whiteaker at whiteaker@fulton.k12.ga.us and Ms. Felton at felton@fulton.k12.ga.us. Parents may call the school at 678-297-3240.

 

Class Rules:

1. Be on time. Excessive tardies will result in detention.

2. Come to class prepared with all required supplies.

3. Be respectful of classmates and teacher at all times.

Participation in all class activities.

 

Behavior:

Proper conduct is expected at all times. Failure to follow class rules will result in the following actions:

1. Verbal Warning

2. Parent Contact via agenda, email or phone and private student/teacher conference.

3. Student removed from class for the period and given alternate assignment/parent contacted.

4. Private Detention

Formal Office Conduct Referral

 

Scheduled Help Sessions:

Teachers are available for help sessions daily from 8:00 – 8:30. Please see your teacher to schedule an appointment

 

Lock: The replacement cost of a lost lock will be $6.00

 

Syllabus