Sycamore High School (2018-19) Brian Hutsler Brian Koehne bhutsler@syc427.org bkoehne@syc427.org (815)899-8160 ext. 2247 (815)899-8160 ext. 2247 Office hours/planning: 11:20-12:05 Office hours/planning: 8:15-9:00 Office hours/planning: 2:25-3:10 Office hours/planning: 11:55-12:40 Website: Google Classroom Website: Google Classroom Brian Davis bdavis@syc427.org (815)899-8160 ext. 2178 Mr. Davis is available by appointment Website: Google Classroom Course Description This course engages students in a variety of sport and lifetime activities which may include ultimate frisbee, soccer, frisbee golf, golf, handball, badminton, basketball, pickleball, bags, volleyball, tennis, football, and softball. The class will also focus on fitness three days a week to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility with an emphasis on goal setting, program design and implementation. Course Objectives Students will maintain and become proficient in the skills, rules, and strategies for the areas of movement concepts, fitness, team and individual sports, and lifetime activities, which contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Course Outline Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Fitness Testing Golf Basketball Bags Ultimate Frisbee Team Handball Pickleball Tennis Soccer Badminton Bags Football Softball Volleyball Softball Frisbee Golf Badminton
Cell Phones Cell phones are not allowed in class, unless the teacher approved for an appropriate activity. Uniform Requirements The appropriate uniform is to be worn each day unless the instructor informs the class of a special circumstance where the uniform is not required. If a particular unit does not require a uniform to be worn, the student will still change into the appropriate shoes for activity. A proper uniform consists of: 1. A gold, yellow, black, white or grey t-shirt in good condition ( no rips or tears ) 2. Black, navy blue, grey shorts. Sweatpants many be worn over shorts. 3. Snug fitting athletic shoes. Improper or unsafe shoes (sandals, flip-flops, boots, dress shoes, unlaced shoes, shoes without backs, etc ) will not be permitted in class. 4. A black, gold, grey, or blue hooded/crew neck sweatshirt may be worn over the PE uniform, but not in place of the PE uniform. Items that should not be worn in PE class: 1. Jewelry 2. Items issued to the student by athletics (ex: soccer uniforms, cheer/dance uniforms or track sweats). ** Students are encouraged to practice good hygiene. A student may bring a towel or washcloth to aid in washing up after class. Showers are also available. Procedure for a No Dress A student will receive the following for failure to wear the proper uniform: ** Each no dress is a six point deduction. ** No dress would consist not following the above dress policy **A point grade deduction may be given instead of the six point grade deduction if the student is partially in uniform. They must still be able to participate and the clothing worn must be athletic in nature (No jeans, dresses/skirts, dress shirts, etc ) One point deduction for incorrect T-shirt and one point deduction for the incorrect shorts/sweats. ** Students who do not dress for PE will be escorted to AEP for the duration of the period.
Assessment Grades in P.E. will be based on the student s participation, skill and written assessment for a particular unit/class. Juniors and Seniors in regular P.E. will have three to five units each quarter. Freshman and Sophomores in regular P.E. will have two units. Any missing assignment will need to be made up. 1. The possible points each student may receive for participation/responsibility each day is SIX (6) : 1 point- Responsibility (Correct shirt)(including no tears, rips, etc.) 1 point- Responsibility (Correct shorts) 4 points- Activity participation(effort/warm-up/cool-down) 2. Missing assignments, unexcused absences and No Dresses will be a deduction of points equal to the value of the assignment. 3. The possible points each student may receive for written work is dependent upon the unit/class. Missing Assignments A student will need to attend Spartan Stretch, zero hour, or like classes (during study hall) for any missing assignments. The following procedure will be followed. 1. The student will be responsible for requesting a make-up time from their teacher. 2. A teacher may assign a student to Spartan Stretch if that student has multiple missing assignments. 3. If a student has missed class due to a doctor appointment, that assignment will not be required to be made up. A doctor s note will be required to verify absence. 4. Each student will receive a waiver for 1 missing assignment (must be school related activity) per quarter. Grade percentage breakdown: 98-100 A+ 87-89 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D+ 59 F 93-97 A 83-86 B 73-76 C 63-66 D 90-92 A- 80-82 B- 70-72 C- 60-62 D-
Medicals Medical notes removing the student from participating in class from a doctor, parent or guardian will be taken directly to the nurse s office when the student arrives at school. Parent/guardian notes are limited to three days and are given to the teacher. A doctor s note must be supplied if the parent note extends beyond the three days. The nurse s office will then supply the student with a note indicating one of three levels: Medical 1 (partial medical): The student is responsible for changing into the appropriate uniform and will participate to the best of their ability (alternative activity may be used in this instance). Medical 2 (limited medical): The student is responsible for changing into the appropriate uniform and will be limited to walking during class. Medical 3 (full medical): Student will not dress for class and will not participate. The student may be given an assignment to make-up the work missed for the duration of the medical. *Any student who remains in the nurse s office for the duration of the class will be considered on a Medical 3.* **Any student who may have a medical condition that would preclude them from participating periodically during the course of the year will be considered on a Medical 3** ***Any student that is on an extended medical (2 weeks, until further notice, or extended time) will be placed in a study hall. Students may be given a pass from study hall to attend their PE class in order to receive needed information. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with the information given in class.