Have A Nice Summer to ALL!

Just wanted to wish that everyone has a fun and safe summer.  For the 8th graders congratulations on finishing middle school.  I will miss all of you!

Syllabus

Welcome to Middle School Physical Education

Mr. Granados/ Coach G

(951) 672-2400 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome to my physical education class!  My name is Jesus Granados (Coach G) I will be your child’s physical education teacher.  My goal is to provide your child a non-threatening environment that will enable them to learn movement skills as well as have a chance to grow socially and gain movement knowledge.  I believe each child can be successful in my physical education class.  With the help of the community, parents, guardians and staff I believe we can achieve these goals.  In addition our physical education program promotes diversity as a result we will do multicultural activities such as tinikling.  If you have any concerns please contact me via email at jgranados@santarosaacademy.org.

Course Goals and Expectations for 7^{th -} 8^th Grade

This class is designed to meet the California Physical Education Content Standards.  In 7^th grade the emphasis is risk taking during participation in individual/dual activities.  For example, the student instead of going for easy points during an activity they would try to go for the more challenging points.  In 8th grade the emphasis is using problem solving techniques during team sport activities.  For example, in basketball if the students know that the other team has slashers they might want to play a zone defense.

Curriculum

Introduction Activities

Catching and Throwing

Frisbee

Football

Basketball

Tinikling

Fitness

Soccer

Volleyball

Speedminton

Softball

Grading

Performance of movement skills………………...…………...25% of grade

(Skills Test)

Knowledge of movement skills (written test on skill).…..25% of grade

Fitness (Monthly Run)……..…………………………..….25% of grade

Social skills/Participation…(5 point daily scale)….....25% of grade

(Lose points for talking, not following directions and not participating)

Grading System

A= Excellent                    90%-100%

B= Very Good                  89%-80%

C= Satisfactory                79%-70%

D= Needs Improvement    69%-60%

F= Unsatisfactory             60%-0%

Required Materials

Athletic shoes

A folder/binder for keeping materials on unit

110% Effort

Water bottle highly recommended for the class

Optional: SRA cap or all navy blue cap, sunglasses

Physical Education Rules

1.  Listen when the teacher is talking and follow directions.

2.  Be respectful towards teacher, others and self.

3.  Keep hands to yourself.

4.  Take care of equipment.

5.  Wear athletic shoes to physical education class.

6.  Walk on the sidewalk at all times and do not touch the leaves/trees.

7.  Enter quietly in the red track room and walk quietly in the hallways when   leaving to or returning from P.E.

8.  All disputes during activity will be resolved with rock, paper, scissors.

9.  Follow school rules.

10.  No one is allowed to touch Coach G’s Ipod or music speaker.

Discipline and Behavior

Positive Consequences

1.  Receive physical education outstanding card

2.  Eligible to win student of the month (Win Gatorade)

Negative Consequences

1^st violation = Verbal warning

2^nd violation = Time out from activities/loss of points on grade/walk the track

3^rd violation = Detention and a talk after class

4^th violation = Phone call/email to parents/guardians

5^th violation = Referral to principal

Classroom Routines

Beginning of Class

• Come in quietly and have your laptop ready to put away.  If you are taking too long you will lose points on your social skills grade.
• Once laptop is put away go in the red room and put your backpack in one of the cubbies quietly. 
• Wait outside and I will take role outside.
• When going to the park we will walk there.  No running on the sidewalk or touching the leaves/trees that will result in loss of points and repeat offenders will get detention.  We ALWAYS STOP at the corner of the drive ways and wait for my signal to continue on.
• We will always have a warm-up run especially at the park since I will have to set up since I cannot leave the equipment out in the open.

During Class

• When teaching or directions are being given, you may not leave to get a drink of water or go to the bathroom.  While instruction or directions are being given everyone must squat down or sit down on the blacktop or field.  If the field is wet or the blacktop is hot everyone can stand up, but everyone must be close and everyone must be able to see.
• When we are in our activities do not ask me to get a drink of water because everyone is allowed to bring a water bottle.  If it is extremely hot I will provide everyone a chance to get a drink of water during activities.
• If you have a question regarding the activity please raise your hand and I will answer the question(s).
• Listen for instructions when it comes to getting and using equipment.
• If a test is being given and your pencil breaks simply get up and get a pencil from the pencil jar.
• When the whistle is blow stop, look for Coach G and listen.

At the end of Class

• If a handout is being passed out you may not leave until you receive one.
• If coming from the park we will walk back and we will ALWAYS STOP at the corner of the drive ways and wait for my signal to continue.
• If equipment needs to be picked up bring equipment to me and once all equipment is picked up we will start walking back.
• You will come into the lobby quietly and will pick up your backpack quietly.  
• I will pass out the laptops and students will wait quietly in the hall.

Class Behavior

• The class will be given a 10 minute mark that they cannot go over.  If the class does not go over the 10 minute mark then they will elect a fun activity from my choices.
• If the class goes over the 10 minute mark then they will run the mile the following day.
• A class gets added 30 seconds for infractions such as the class talking when I am talking, the whole class is touching the leaves/trees on the way to the park, the class is loud in the red track room/hallways.  
• With this system the class gets a warning a day which is fair.
• If a class receives 2 minutes of penalty time (4 warnings) in a day.  The following day the class will do the mile.  

Bathroom Use

Students may use the bathroom before I take role.  Students must notify me that they will be using the bathroom so I do not mark them absent.  Bathroom use at the park is only for emergencies.  When going to the park bathroom ALWAYS notify me and you will ALWAYS take someone with you.  Only one pair of boys and girls can go at a time at the park bathroom.  Excessive use of the bathroom at the park will result in losing participation points due to missing class activities. 

Cheating

Cheating WILL NOT be tolerated.  Students caught cheating on written tests will automatically receive a zero on the test, parents will be contacted and a referral to the principal will be given.

Non-Participating Students

Physical education is a state requirement.  If your child cannot participate in physical education class due to illness or injury please send a signed note.  A signed note is good for three days after three days a DOCTOR’S note is needed.  If your child is not participating in physical education class they will be given a short written assignment in order for your child to be involved and have an understanding of the day’s lesson.  

Parent Communication

• Appointments can be scheduled with me.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office and have the secretary leave a note in my mailbox (Mr. Granados/Coach G) with your name and phone number.  I will return your call by the next school day, at the latest to confirm the appointment.  
• If you would like to know your child’s progress at any time please email me at jgranados@santarosaacademy.org please include your child’s name.  Please allow 1-2 days for me to respond.  
• I hope you will be as involved as possible.  If possible be physically active with your child in order to reinforce the importance of physical activity.  Please talk to your student everyday and ask to see if they are studying the material for the unit we are on.  If you have time to volunteer or help out in the class, please let me know via email jgranados@santarosaacademy.org.
• To get info about the class or study guides visit http://coachg10.blogspot.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Mr. Granados/Coach G

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If both student and parent understand the above expectations and policies, please sign below and return this bottom sheet to Mr. Granados/ Coach G.  Thank you!

Student Name: 

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Student Signature:_____________________________________________________

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