Course Syllabus – Physical Education
Mission
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts (DATA) is a high achieving and innovative magnet school where students, community, and staff collaborate in authentic learning experiences. Together we support an inclusive environment focused on relationships in order to develop skills for a global society.
Course Title: P.E. (grades 7 and 8)
Teacher’s Name: Mr. Anderson
Website: http://andersonnavigator.weebly.com/
Contacts: email [email protected] or phone: 641-5165 ext. 2059 (only if at school)
Textbooks: N/A
Major Emphasis of the Course: The goals and objective of this course align with the California State Content Standards for P.E. These content standards can be accessed at http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/pestandards.pdf. Daily participation, homework, quizzes, and demonstrated mastery of P.E. activities will be used to assess student attainment of the standards.
Course Expectations: Because the majority of the students’ grades in P.E. will be determined by their daily participation, I expect my students to give 100% each class period. I expect students to conform to the VUSD Attendance Policy, Standards of Student Behavior and Conduct, Dress Code, and Academic Honesty Policy. These policies can be found on the VUSD website at www.venturausd.org and in the Parent-Student Handbook.
The aim of this course is to immerse students in lessons that incorporate both the California state standards (http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/pestandards.pdf.) and the national P.E. standards listed at www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/.
Class Grading Policy (Based on California P.E. standards that every 7th and 8th grade student engages in 400 minutes of physical activity every 10 school days)
- Students will earn 10 points per day for participating fully in live class instruction. Points will be deducted by the instructor if a student fails to try to complete the activity.
- Each week will be based on a 30 point maximum score.
The grade in this course will be based on the accumulation of points earned through daily participation (10 points possible each day), quizzes, and demonstrated mastery of P.E. activities.
Please visit Q Parent Connect at http://www.venturausd.org/parents/vusdParents.aspx to access grades.
If you need access to Q Parent Connect, please visit DATA’s front office to obtain a password.
Grading Scale
A – truly outstanding 100%-90%
B – advanced, above average 89%-80%
C – complete, average 79%-70%
D – incomplete or below average 69%-60%
F – failure 59%-0%
Chromebook/ Technology Norms:
- Chromebooks will be used daily to participate and complete assignments in P.E.
- Please make sure the netbook is fully charged and ready to go.
- Immediately report all malfunctions, damage, or a missing Chromebook to the technology hotline or DATA.
- Use the Chromebook for school-related purposes only.
Absences
Please send me an email to let me know if your son/ daughter will not be able to attend class. If a student does not attend class or make it up later, he/ she will lose 10 points for each day he/ she is absent. In order to make up these participation points, they may complete an extra credit/ makeup assignment. Examples of these are explained on the extra credit page of this website. http://andersonnavigator.weebly.com/extra-credit.html
Homework Policy
Homework should be completed in a timely manner. Any work turned in past the due date will not receive full credit. Incomplete assignments will not receive full credit.
Classroom Norms
Students must participate in all activities in a safe yet energetic manner. Students must respect the abilities of all classmates..
Support Schedule
Please email me if you would like to make an appointment to talk.
Communication with Parents
I try to respond as quickly as possible to emails and phone calls. Contact information is listed at the top of this syllabus.