1. DESERT MOUNTAIN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Syllabus

2. Introductions
Mr. Booth
Mrs. Miles

3. Grading Scale A = 100% - 90% B = 89% - 80% C = 79% - 70% D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% & below

4. Unit quizzes/Skills Assessment (7th/8th grade students only)
7/8 will have unit quizzes after major units along with a quarter test at the end of the quarter. Along unit tests, the students will have a skills assessment after majors units. Skills assessment will be worth 10 pts., Unit quizzes worth 25 pts and the end of the quarter test will be worth 50 pts.
Make up tests and retakes will be at the teacher’s discretion.
Health Classes (7/8)
The students will have health classes integrated into the weekly units.

5. Portfolio’s
Each 6th-8th grader will need a folder with three prongs inside
Students will track data and assignments throughout the year.

6. PARTICIPATION/DRESSING OUT
Students will participate fully in all activities.
Points will be given daily for participation in class activities.
If the student decides not to be abide by the participation policy, they will lose their participation points.
All students must wear the recommended P.E. uniform every day, or a plain grey shirt and black shorts (with no logos).
Students must have athletic/tennis shoes with non marking soles. Students will not be able to participate in P.E. with sandals, boots, or shoes with any heels.  

7. PARTICIPATION/DRESSING OUT
Not dressing out will result in a loss of 2.5 points of your daily 5 points if you participate.
After 5 non dresses students will not be able to participate and will get no points for the day or days they are not dressed out.
If you choose to not dress out or participate you will lose 5 points.

8. EXCUSES FROM PE
1 day: Written excuses from the parent. (Parents may be called for verification)
2-5 days: A written note from the nurse stating reason for excuse.
Longer than 5 days: Written excuse from your doctor stating problem and how long you will possibly be out.

9. GYM/LOCKER ROOM RULES
Students will follow directions the first time they are given.
Students will have five minutes to get dressed in and out.
At the beginning and the end of PE, students will remain in the locker room until the teacher dismisses the class.
Materials that do not pertain to PE are not allowed inside or outside of the gym/locker room. (IE- food, drinks, gum, candy or anything made of glass)
Students will treat teachers and equipment with respect.

10. GYM/LOCKER ROOM RULES
Each student will be issued a lock for their locker. Lost locks will cost $4.00 to replace.
Profanity or abusive language will not be tolerated.
Horseplay in the locker room will not be tolerated (IE- chasing people, throwing or wiping deodorant on someone, and slamming lockers).
PE equipment will not be handled until teacher is present.

11. Minor’s and Major’s
On the first minor incident, the student will talk with the teacher about classroom expectations.
On the second minor incident, the student will have to fill out a reflection sheet while sitting in recovery. The teacher then will talk to the student about classroom expectations. The parents will be notified.
On the third minor incident, the students will have to fill out a reflection sheet while sitting in recovery. The teacher then will talk to the student about classroom expectations. The parents will be notified. The student will be seen by the administration.

12. H. A. W. K
H.A.W.K
Expectations

13. Honorable H. A. W. K Take care of property Be prepared Be on time
Be honest

14. H. A. W. K Accountable Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
Raise your hand to share ideas
Complete work on time

15. H. A. W. K Willing Attitude Be where you are supposed to be
Listen and follow adult directions

16. H. A. W. K Use positive words and actions
Kind
Use positive words and actions
Listen to all instructions and ideas
Support each other