Syllabus

William A. Hough High School

Physical Education & Health

Instructor: Coach Mash Phone: 980-343-0514

Website: Classroom: Gym

Email: allisonl.mashburn@cms.k12.nc.us Office: Back Gym Hallway

Philosophy: Today our health and wellness is being impacted more by personal choice than the environment or heredity. The sedentary lifestyle that many Americans are choosing to lead is contributing to alarming rates of: childhood obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease, and other health concerns. The physical education program at W.A. Hough is designed to provide each student with various positive learning experiences. Our program will focus on: improving one’s fitness level, skill development, basic understanding of game strategies, movement concepts, and appreciation of lifetime activities. Students in the W. A. Hough physical education classes will also learn cooperation and sportsmanship, while participating in class activities.

Course Topics—Health: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs; Mental and Emotional Health; Nutrition and Physical Education; Personal and Consumer Health

Course Topic—Physical Education: Activities vary and may include Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Pickleball, Fitness, Soccer, Archery, Ping Pong, and Floor Hockey.

Dress Code: Students may order the Hough P.E. Dept. uniform for $20, which includes black athletic shorts and a gray T shirt. Orders will be taken during the first week of each semester. All purchases should be made on-line through W.A. Hough website, under the online school payment tab. Or type in the link below.

http://osp.osmsinc.com/CMS/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=AZ348

Personal black athletic shorts and a solid gray T shirt may also be worn. Hough athletic or spirit logos on shirts and black shorts are acceptable; no other print will be permitted on shirts or shorts.
Athletic shorts must meet the schools approved length and remain on the hips.
No sandals, boots, or dress shoes will be permitted; tennis, basketball, or running shoes only.
Cold weather attire such as: sweats, warm-ups, and jackets may be worn for outdoor activity as the weather dictates. Yoga pants and leggings are NOT acceptable.

Dress Code Violations: Any student who is not following the above approved dress code will be asked to change and will lose their dress points for the day. Students with shirt/shorts other than approved color or inappropriate footwear will be deducted 5 points per item of clothing.

Expectations:

Participation is key to being successful in this class. Each student must come prepared to learn, ask questions, and perform the task asked of them.

Dressing out for activity is required. Students may also be required to participate while not dressed in Phys. Ed. attire.
All students will respect the rights of other students to learn. Continual talking and/or class disruption will not be tolerated.
The use of electronic devices is prohibited and will be confiscated.

Chewing gum WILL NOT be tolerated. No food or drink allowed in the gym.
Students will follow all policies and procedures set forth by Hough High School, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district.

Consequences:

1st Offense: Warning (exceptions: caps, hats, electronics, gum)
2nd Offense: Conference with student and loss of participation points
3rd Offense: Conference with parent and loss of participation points
4th Offense: Referral, removal from activity and loss of participation and dress points

Grading: A student’s grade is based on dressing appropriately for class, class participation, attendance, fitness assessments, skills tests, and written assignments, quizzes, and tests. A mid-term and final exam will also be given.

A 100-93

B 92-85

C 84-77

D 76-70

F Below 70, Failing

Health Grading: 70% Formal Assessments (Projects/Tests); 30% Informal Assessments (Homework, Class Assignments, Quizzes)

Physical Education Grading: 70% Assessments (skills, fitness, participation, warm-up, quizzes, unit test), 30% Dress out attire

20 points can be earned toward your participation grade each class meeting. 20 points may also be earned toward your dress grade each class meeting. After 5 class meetings your grades will be calculated and entered. If you are missing a component of the required dress for activity you will lose 10 pts. If you fail to complete any of the required activities required for participation you will lose 10 points per day. An absence will result in a deduction of 20 points from your participation grade.

Late students will be admitted to class after obtaining a pass; these students will not be allowed in the locker room upon their return. Dress out points will be deducted for unexcused tardies.

Make-up Assignments: An absence will result in a deduction of 20 points from your participation grade.

Students with excused absences can arrange to make these points up upon return to class either after school or before school. Students will be given 5 class meetings in order to make up participation points lost due to excused absences. Students may not be given make up work for unexcused absences.

Student Help & Parent Contact: It will be the student’s responsibility to seek additional help if they are having difficulties. Grades are updated consistently on PowerSchool. It is the responsibility of the parent to check these grades and email or call the teacher with any discrepancies or questions.

W.A. Hough Physical Education General Warm-up Procedures

Sit in attendance line
Roll call
Designated teacher blows two whistle blast students will jog 2-5 mins
At the next whistle students will return to their assigned lines.
Then we proceed with the dynamic/static stretches, core strengthening, and agility movements.

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I______________________________, have read the W.A. Hough Physical Education Guidelines, Rules, and Warm-up procedures. I understand that my grade will be determined by participation, dress and assessments. I am also fully aware that the W.A. Hough Phys. Ed. Staff will not be responsible for my valuable items.

Parent Signature: __________________________________________

Student Signature: _________________________________________

Emergency Contact

Email/phone #: ____________________________________________