Physical Education Syllabus

Mount Vernon Academy

Ms. Kayla Cunningham, Instructor
Ofce hours Before and after school. Let's work together
to make this class a worthwhile and productive learning
experience! It is my desire to see every student succeed. If
a student needs to speak with me for AN reason! please
come "y after school or "efore.
#$ce %ours will "e availa"le at least &'( days a week "efore
school or directly after school! in case you have )uestions or
need to make up a missed class.
%ealth class makeup* A'+ay! +irected ,tudy is highly
recommended during period -! .*&/'&*-/ 0.1.
Should you need to contact me !lease do so by the
"ollo#ing
Instructor 1s. 2ayla 3unningham 4&55'66&. 7o$ce89
Email kayla:cunningham.;<=>hotmail.com
CO$%SE I&'O%MA(IO& S)EE(
Physical education is a se*uential education !rogram
that concentrates on de+elo!ing and maintaining
each student,s o+erall -tness and !ro+ides students
#ith the .no#ledge, s.ills, abilities, and attitudes to
lead a healthy li"estyle.
?elcome to the &/.-'&/.6 school year!! As a 0@A%ealth
staB! I am excited and dedicated to working with students to
promote life'long healthy ha"its with an emphasis on life'
long activity. I am committed to engaging your children in
meaningful activities and lessons while oBering a strong
curriculum with a variety of choices.
I strongly "elieve daily physical education for our students is
one of the most meaningful parts of their day physically!
socially! and mentally. ,tudents will "e provided with a
foundation for making informed decisions that will ena"le
them to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to
come. I want students to graduate from school with
knowledge on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a
desire to "e physically active.

(hese courses #ill include the "ollo#ing ob/ecti+es
.. Cnderstand that daily physical activity will help to ensure
that students will live not only a long life! "ut a )uality life as
well.
&. 0romote physical activity as a primary component in
developing a lifelong ha"it of healthy choices and physical
activity.
(. Cnderstand concepts and ac)uire competent movement
skills to engage in health enhancing physical activity.
-. Achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical
Dtness "ased upon continual assessment.
6. +evelop team'"uilding skills "y working with others
through physical activity.
5. #ptimal skill development in each activity
=. +evelop and maintain physical Dtness
<. Increase knowledge in the value of physical Dtness! the
eBects of exercise on the "ody and the rules and strategy of
each activity.
E0EC(%O&ICS
No cell phones or electronics are allowed in class! and such
"ehaviors will result in the studentEs "eing asked to leave
the class. ,tudents should also refrain from unaccepta"le
"ehavior such as sleeping! using their cell phones! or talking
with classmates at inappropriate times. If cell phones
"ecome an issue! I will take the cell phone away from the
student! and they will not "e a"le to have it "ack until the
end of the day.
(he grading scale #ill be used
A F ;( ' .//G A ' F ;& ' ;/G
BH F <; I <=G B F <5 I <(G B' F
<& I </G
3H F =; I ==G 3 F =5 I =(G 3' F =&
I =/G
+H F 5; I 5=G + F 55 I 5-G +' F
5( I 5/G
J F 6;I /G

%e*uired Materials1
,chool issued lock
0@ dress
?ater
Athletic shoes
Note"ook
O!tional2%ecommended1
,weat pants and a sweatshirt in addition to your gym clothes
for cold days when we will "e outside.
P)3SICA0 E4$CA(IO& 4%ESS
(he Mount Vernon Academy Student 4ress code #ill
be en"orced.
0lain color! Jull'length K'shirts must "e worn. Khe shirts
cannot have any writing or pictures. No "elly shirts!
spaghetti straps! etc.
No large earrings! watches! or "racelets are to worn to
class 4"ecause they may "e "roken or ripped oB of your
during the activity9.
Athletic shorts must "e at least Dngertip length or
sweat pants which must "e worn with the waist"and at
or a"ove the hips. Again this must "e solid colors.
Kennis shoes and socks. ,hoes must the appropriate Lat
"ottom sole. N# JLI0 JL#0, #M #0@N K#@+ ,%#@,!!!
No hats or "andannas will "e worn in class.
P)3SICA0 E4$CA(IO& PO0ICIES
@ach student will "e issued a lock at the "eginning of
the semester. It is K%@IM responsi"ility to keep their
locker locked at all times. L#32 #CM L#32@M.
Nalua"les may "e given to your teacher and locked in
the 0@ #$ces. +onEt leave valua"les or money
unlocked. If theft occurs! let your teacher know
immediately. 1ount Nernon is not responsi"le.
,tudents have ./ minutes to report to the activity
space after the "ell ringing.
Cse the e)uipment properly and as instructed. ,tudents
damaging school e)uipment or property will "e lia"le to
repair or replacement.
If a student is inOured during class! the teacher must "e
notiDed immediately.
Jollow all class safety procedures and rules.
Pood Oudgment! reason and common sense are to "e
used at all times.
+I,1I,,AL* After dressing at the end of class! students
must come "ack for second role and wait for the
dismissal "ell in assigned area in the gym. ,econd role
will count for attendance.
J##+APC1A+MIN2* ?e take pride in keeping our 0@
area 4gyms! locker rooms! weight room! and halls9 as
clean as we can. ?e hope that you will too. 0lease place
trash in the cans! not on the Loors or in a locker.
Any spilled drink should "e reported immediately. N#
J##+! PC1! #M +MIN2 4#0@N@+ #M CN#0@N@+9 I,
ALL#?@+ IN K%@ P1 Q L#32@M M##1.
A5SE&CES 2 I00&ESS 2 I&6$%IES 2 MAKE1$P 7O%K
It is the S($4E&(,S %ESPO&SI5I0I(3 to ma.e1u! all
assignments. E8C$SE4 absences including -eld
tri!s, +isitations, sic.ness, and !re1arranged
meetings need to be made u! to recei+e credit.
'ormat o" class ma.e1u!s are determined on an
indi+idual basis and should be arranged #ith the
teacher.
1@+I3AL 0#LI3* ,tudents are re)uired to take and pass
physical education to earn the necessary credits for
graduation.
A 0hysicianEs statementA note is re)uired when a student
needs to modify their participation due to medical reasons
4"ut this does not necessarily mean you can sit out and do
nothing. +epending on the circumstances! I may have you
walk laps or do another modiDed activity9.
Short (erm Medical I If the student is inOured for a short
period of time! the student and teacher will arrange a course
of action to make up the days missed due to the medical
restrictions.
E9tended Medical I may OeopardiRe credits needed for
graduation and need to "e handled through the studentEs
counselor and 0hysical @ducation Keacher. The quarter or
semester may need to be rescheduled
at a later date to earn the necessary credits for graduation.
Accommodations 1 Any students needing special
accommodations should inform the instructor.
$&I( :%A4ES will "e "ased on the following*
;. PA%(ICIPA(IO& < =>?. ,tudents receive ten points per
day! for proper dress and acti+e !artici!ation.
ABSENCES A STUDENT WH HAS
AN EXCUSED A!SEN"E HAS THE ##$TUN%T& T
'A(E U# THE '%SSED W$()
FITNESS TESTING %S %N"$#$ATED %NT &U$
#A$T%"%#AT%N *$ADE
ATHLETES MUST PARTICIPATE ON THE DAY OF A
CONTEST, THOUGH I MAY MODIFY THE ACTIVITY.

Khe following actions will result in point deductions from
this unit grade*
o Non'participation
o Cnprepared 4not changing into appropriate class
dress9
o Cnexcused a"sences
o Kardiness
o Niolation of safety rules
o Cnsportsmanlike conduct
o 0rofanity
o Inappropriate "ehavior
@. SKI00 (ES(S 2 :AME P0A3 I ;>?. 0oints may vary
depending on the activity. ,ee ru"ric "elow

E9em!lary
ABC
Satis"actory
A@C
&eeds
Im!ro+ement
A;C
S!ortsmans
hi!

@ncourages
others!
Kakes turns!
shares! no put'
downs
Kakes turns!
Kakes care of
self!
Csually
positive
Me)uired
fre)uent
interventions!
demeans others!
selDsh! often not
positive
EDort 2
Partici!atio
n

Awesome
participation!
always on task!
constantly
pushes self!
prepared for
class
,teady
participation!
#n task!
usually
pushes self
Not yet working!
passive
participation!
sometimes on
task! seldom
pushes self.
S.ills 2
Per"ormanc
e

3an do things
well! uses the
proper
techni)ue
3an do many
thing well!
improving!
consistent
techni)ues
most of the
time.
3an do some
things well!
inconsistent!
sometimes uses
techni)ue.
Kno#ledge
3ommunicates
and applies the
rules.
3an usually
communicate
and apply
rules.
,eldom
communicates
and seldom
applies rules.
B. Acti+ity 0ogI @>?. approximately &6 points per unit
4& units per )uarter9.
%eminders
.. 3hange out of your school clothes! into your workout
clothes and achieve the class o"Oectives everyday. ou
are responsi"le for having the warm clothes for the
winter. Be prepared for what you consider to "e cold or
hot temperatures. %ats are allowed outside! "ut must
come oB inside. No skull caps! "andanas! ski caps or
headphones allowed in the gyms! Deld! locker rooms!
andAor hallways.
&. Pood sportsmanship! good citiRenship! honesty!
appropriate school "ehavior! proper use of language
and expression are expected of all students.
(. Sewelry can "ecome a safety haRard to you and your
classmates and is fre)uently lost or damaged. Memove
and store all Oewelry prior to class participation.
-. @xercise caution when wearing prescription glasses or
contacts. ,afety glasses are recommended.
6. ,tudents are to remain oB the "leachers and other
e)uipment until directed "y their teacher.
5eha+ior inter+entions
?e will follow rules and conse)uences as listed in the
1ount Nernon ,chool 3ode of 3onduct %and"ook.
Class %ules
0rompt* Be on time to class. ( times late F referral
0repared* Bring 0hysical @ducation clothing and proper
footwear.
0ositive* 1aintain a proper attitude at all time.
0olite* Be polite to teacher and classmates.
0articipate* 0articipate to the "est of your a"ility.
Contact $s
0lease feel free to call or e'mail to discuss any )uestions or
concerns that you may have. If I am unavaila"le when you
call! please leave a message so that I can return your call as
soon as possi"le.
As a student I understand and acknowledge all the
information provided in this sylla"us.

,tudent ,ignature and +ate 0arent ,ignature
and +ate
n behalf of myself and the entire #E+Health Education sta,-
% .ant to .ish you a /ery successful- meaningful year)
Physical education is a se*uential education !rogram
that concentrates on de+elo!ing and maintaining
each student,s o+erall -tness and !ro+ides students
#ith the .no#ledge, s.ills, abilities, and attitudes to
lead a healthy li"estyle.
?elcome to the &/.-'&/.6 school year!! As a 0@A%ealth
staB! I am excited and dedicated to working with students to
promote life'long healthy ha"its with an emphasis on life'
long activity. I am committed to engaging your children in
meaningful activities and lessons while oBering a strong
curriculum with a variety of choices.
I strongly "elieve daily physical education for our students is
one of the most meaningful parts of their day physically!
socially! and mentally. ,tudents will "e provided with a
foundation for making informed decisions that will ena"le
them to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to
come. I want students to graduate from school with
knowledge on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a
desire to "e physically active.

(hese courses #ill include the "ollo#ing ob/ecti+es
.. Cnderstand that daily physical activity will help to ensure
that students will live not only a long life! "ut a )uality life as
well.
&. 0romote physical activity as a primary component in
developing a lifelong ha"it of healthy choices and physical
activity.
(. Cnderstand concepts and ac)uire competent movement
skills to engage in health enhancing physical activity.
-. Achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical
Dtness "ased upon continual assessment.
6. +evelop team'"uilding skills "y working with others
through physical activity.
5. #ptimal skill development in each activity
=. +evelop and maintain physical Dtness
<. Increase knowledge in the value of physical Dtness! the
eBects of exercise on the "ody and the rules and strategy of
each activity.
E0EC(%O&ICS
No cell phones or electronics are allowed in class! and such
"ehaviors will result in the studentEs "eing asked to leave
the class. ,tudents should also refrain from unaccepta"le
"ehavior such as sleeping! using their cell phones! or talking
with classmates at inappropriate times. If cell phones
"ecome an issue! I will take the cell phone away from the
student! and they will not "e a"le to have it "ack until the
end of the day.
(he grading scale #ill be used
A F ;( ' .//G A ' F ;& ' ;/G
BH F <; I <=G B F <5 I <(G B' F
<& I </G
3H F =; I ==G 3 F =5 I =(G 3' F =&
I =/G
+H F 5; I 5=G + F 55 I 5-G +' F
5( I 5/G
J F 6;I /G

%e*uired Materials1
,chool issued lock
0@ dress
?ater
Athletic shoes
Note"ook
O!tional2%ecommended1
,weat pants and a sweatshirt in addition to your gym clothes
for cold days when we will "e outside.
P)3SICA0 E4$CA(IO& 4%ESS
(he Mount Vernon Academy Student 4ress code #ill
be en"orced.
0lain color! Jull'length K'shirts must "e worn. Khe shirts
cannot have any writing or pictures. No "elly shirts!
spaghetti straps! etc.
No large earrings! watches! or "racelets are to worn to
class 4"ecause they may "e "roken or ripped oB of your
during the activity9.
Athletic shorts must "e at least Dngertip length or
sweat pants which must "e worn with the waist"and at
or a"ove the hips. Again this must "e solid colors.
Kennis shoes and socks. ,hoes must the appropriate Lat
"ottom sole. N# JLI0 JL#0, #M #0@N K#@+ ,%#@,!!!
No hats or "andannas will "e worn in class.
P)3SICA0 E4$CA(IO& PO0ICIES
@ach student will "e issued a lock at the "eginning of
the semester. It is K%@IM responsi"ility to keep their
locker locked at all times. L#32 #CM L#32@M.
Nalua"les may "e given to your teacher and locked in
the 0@ #$ces. +onEt leave valua"les or money
unlocked. If theft occurs! let your teacher know
immediately. 1ount Nernon is not responsi"le.
,tudents have ./ minutes to report to the activity
space after the "ell ringing.
Cse the e)uipment properly and as instructed. ,tudents
damaging school e)uipment or property will "e lia"le to
repair or replacement.
If a student is inOured during class! the teacher must "e
notiDed immediately.
Jollow all class safety procedures and rules.
Pood Oudgment! reason and common sense are to "e
used at all times.
+I,1I,,AL* After dressing at the end of class! students
must come "ack for second role and wait for the
dismissal "ell in assigned area in the gym. ,econd role
will count for attendance.
J##+APC1A+MIN2* ?e take pride in keeping our 0@
area 4gyms! locker rooms! weight room! and halls9 as
clean as we can. ?e hope that you will too. 0lease place
trash in the cans! not on the Loors or in a locker.
Any spilled drink should "e reported immediately. N#
J##+! PC1! #M +MIN2 4#0@N@+ #M CN#0@N@+9 I,
ALL#?@+ IN K%@ P1 Q L#32@M M##1.
A5SE&CES 2 I00&ESS 2 I&6$%IES 2 MAKE1$P 7O%K
It is the S($4E&(,S %ESPO&SI5I0I(3 to ma.e1u! all
assignments. E8C$SE4 absences including -eld
tri!s, +isitations, sic.ness, and !re1arranged
meetings need to be made u! to recei+e credit.
'ormat o" class ma.e1u!s are determined on an
indi+idual basis and should be arranged #ith the
teacher.
1@+I3AL 0#LI3* ,tudents are re)uired to take and pass
physical education to earn the necessary credits for
graduation.
A 0hysicianEs statementA note is re)uired when a student
needs to modify their participation due to medical reasons
4"ut this does not necessarily mean you can sit out and do
nothing. +epending on the circumstances! I may have you
walk laps or do another modiDed activity9.
Short (erm Medical I If the student is inOured for a short
period of time! the student and teacher will arrange a course
of action to make up the days missed due to the medical
restrictions.
E9tended Medical I may OeopardiRe credits needed for
graduation and need to "e handled through the studentEs
counselor and 0hysical @ducation Keacher. The quarter or
semester may need to be rescheduled
at a later date to earn the necessary credits for graduation.
Accommodations 1 Any students needing special
accommodations should inform the instructor.
$&I( :%A4ES will "e "ased on the following*
;. PA%(ICIPA(IO& < =>?. ,tudents receive ten points per
day! for proper dress and acti+e !artici!ation.
ABSENCES A STUDENT WH HAS
AN EXCUSED A!SEN"E HAS THE ##$TUN%T& T
'A(E U# THE '%SSED W$()
FITNESS TESTING %S %N"$#$ATED %NT &U$
#A$T%"%#AT%N *$ADE
ATHLETES MUST PARTICIPATE ON THE DAY OF A
CONTEST, THOUGH I MAY MODIFY THE ACTIVITY.

Khe following actions will result in point deductions from
this unit grade*
o Non'participation
o Cnprepared 4not changing into appropriate class
dress9
o Cnexcused a"sences
o Kardiness
o Niolation of safety rules
o Cnsportsmanlike conduct
o 0rofanity
o Inappropriate "ehavior
@. SKI00 (ES(S 2 :AME P0A3 I ;>?. 0oints may vary
depending on the activity. ,ee ru"ric "elow

E9em!lary
ABC
Satis"actory
A@C
&eeds
Im!ro+ement
A;C
S!ortsmans
hi!

@ncourages
others!
Kakes turns!
shares! no put'
downs
Kakes turns!
Kakes care of
self!
Csually
positive
Me)uired
fre)uent
interventions!
demeans others!
selDsh! often not
positive
EDort 2
Partici!atio
n

Awesome
participation!
always on task!
constantly
pushes self!
prepared for
class
,teady
participation!
#n task!
usually
pushes self
Not yet working!
passive
participation!
sometimes on
task! seldom
pushes self.
S.ills 2
Per"ormanc
e

3an do things
well! uses the
proper
techni)ue
3an do many
thing well!
improving!
consistent
techni)ues
most of the
time.
3an do some
things well!
inconsistent!
sometimes uses
techni)ue.
Kno#ledge
3ommunicates
and applies the
rules.
3an usually
communicate
and apply
rules.
,eldom
communicates
and seldom
applies rules.
B. Acti+ity 0ogI @>?. approximately &6 points per unit
4& units per )uarter9.
%eminders
.. 3hange out of your school clothes! into your workout
clothes and achieve the class o"Oectives everyday. ou
are responsi"le for having the warm clothes for the
winter. Be prepared for what you consider to "e cold or
hot temperatures. %ats are allowed outside! "ut must
come oB inside. No skull caps! "andanas! ski caps or
headphones allowed in the gyms! Deld! locker rooms!
andAor hallways.
&. Pood sportsmanship! good citiRenship! honesty!
appropriate school "ehavior! proper use of language
and expression are expected of all students.
(. Sewelry can "ecome a safety haRard to you and your
classmates and is fre)uently lost or damaged. Memove
and store all Oewelry prior to class participation.
-. @xercise caution when wearing prescription glasses or
contacts. ,afety glasses are recommended.
6. ,tudents are to remain oB the "leachers and other
e)uipment until directed "y their teacher.
5eha+ior inter+entions
?e will follow rules and conse)uences as listed in the
1ount Nernon ,chool 3ode of 3onduct %and"ook.
Class %ules
0rompt* Be on time to class. ( times late F referral
0repared* Bring 0hysical @ducation clothing and proper
footwear.
0ositive* 1aintain a proper attitude at all time.
0olite* Be polite to teacher and classmates.
0articipate* 0articipate to the "est of your a"ility.
Contact $s
0lease feel free to call or e'mail to discuss any )uestions or
concerns that you may have. If I am unavaila"le when you
call! please leave a message so that I can return your call as
soon as possi"le.
As a student I understand and acknowledge all the
information provided in this sylla"us.

,tudent ,ignature and +ate 0arent ,ignature
and +ate