WELCOME to Loma Vista Middle School Physical Education!

MRS. CASTRO
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6 - 7 - 8th Grade Physical Education
E-mail: j.castro@alvord.k12.ca.us
Class Website for more Info visit: https://coach-castro.weebly.com/
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VISION
The Alvord Unified School District Promise:
“All students will realize their unlimited potential”

“Your health and physical fitness is important to us a LVMS. Our award winning physical education
department integrates physical fitness and nutrition into the daily lives of our students… LVMS has
received a number of state awards for physical fitness including the Governor's Challenge, where
we were awarded a new fitness center, and a Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards from the Alliance for
a Healthier Generation. Loma Vista received the Gold award during the 2016/2017 school year for
our hard work and dedication. We were 1 of only 14 schools in the nation to receive this recognition.
Presently we are working towards our second gold award. Our lions know the importance of a
healthy body and a healthy mind so that "All students may realize their unlimited potential!”

– LVMS PE Department

Course Introduction
In Physical Education students will learn the benefits of physical fitness and balanced nutrition and
its contribution to their overall health and wellness. Students will demonstrate a variety of sport
skills and participate in multicultural activities with peers. Students with disabilities will be given
the same opportunities through lesson modification and given accommodations, as needed, to allow
for maximum participation.

Course Structure
Students will participate in multicultural activities and sports in units. Each unit will be 3-4 weeks
long. There will be online components that will be required as part of their grade. Students will
participate in online self-assessment quizzes to check for their understanding. At the end of each
unit, students will be given a summative assessment. Students are required to post blogs on the
classroom blog once a month.

Weekly Schedule:

Monday/Thursday/Friday: Sports Unit (Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Flag football)

Tuesday: Nutrition Lesson & Activity
Wednesday: Cardio Fitness Activity (Mile/Pacer/PFT)
Monthly (TBD): Classroom Blog Posts
Textbook & Supplies

• Eatfit Activity Workbook, “goal oriented activities to improve eating and fitness choices” –
provided by the PE department.
• Sportfolios, students will record their fitness progress throughout the semester - provided
by the PE department.
• Computer & Internet access to take Self-Assessment Quizzes and post work on Classroom
Blogs. **I will explain how the classroom blog works in the first week of class**

Course Objectives
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the California Physical Education Model Content Standards
(by grade) through active participation in the activities. Students’ will be tested on the content
through formal assessments (unit assessments/self-assessment quizzes) and informal assessments
(teacher observation/classroom blog posts).

Student Expectations
Be Prepared
Dress out in appropriate workout attire - P.E. uniform
Wear appropriate workout shoes (athletic shoes)- no sandals (open toe shoes), flats, etc.
Be ready to Learn with a Positive Attitude

Be Respectful
Listen to the directions/instructions given by teacher
Follow the directions/instructions given by the teacher
Don't talk while the teacher/peer is talking
Play Fairly
Show Good Sportsmanship
Cooperate with peers

Be Safe
Use equipment properly
Be aware of your surroundings
Stay in your designated area
 Be Responsible
Arrive to class on time
Use Restroom before and after class
Ask for permission to drink water from the fountain or use restroom (emergency)
Ask for help when needed
Ask questions if you don't understand what to do
Listen for the whistle (stop what your doing, look at the teacher, and listen for instruction)

Do Your Best
Work Hard (Give it your All - 100%)
Participate in all activities with maximum effort

Grading Policy
90% = A; 80% = B; 70% = C; 60% = D; 59-0% = F

Attendance: 20%
Weekly Points: 50%
Nutrition Activities + Online Blog Posts: 10%
Tests/Quizzes: 20%

Daily Points are worth 5 points for being on time, dressed out, participating, + attitude
Cardio days (1x/week) are worth 10 points + 5 daily points = 15 points
TOTAL WEEKLY POINTS= 35 points/week

Attendance: Students will earn “5 points” a day for attending class, dressing out, participating with
effort, and demonstrating a positive attitude (25 points/week). Up to “10 points” will be given
additionally on cardio days (1x/week). Students will receive “0 points” when absent or unable to
participate. However, students will be given the opportunity to make up for daily points. It is the
student’s responsibility to make up for the points.

Making Up Lost Points: Absences can affect a student’s grade. A student with excused absences
must make up for the lost points within a week of returning back to school. Students can make up
for lost points by completing (1) SPORTS PACKET for each day missed or inability to
participate.

Parents can excuse their student with a written medical note for up to 2 days. Anything thereafter,
a Doc’s note is required to excuse a student from P.E. participation. Arrangements must be made
with the teacher in advance prior to student going on vacation (more than 10 consecutive days) or
on medical leave, in order for the student to make up for the missed points. Sport Packets are
available in the P.E. office.
A student that is absent or excused on Mile/Pacer Day, he/she must complete a make-up mile
as scheduled by the teacher.

Dressing-Out: Students are required to “Suit Up” everyday. They must wear their school PE
uniform: black PE shorts, a grey PE shirt, socks, and athletic shoes. Students with long hair must tie
their hair back with their own hair tie. Students may wear sweatshirts and sweatpants (preferably
black/grey) when appropriate to the weather conditions. All PE clothes must be marked with the
student’s last name in BLACK ink.

Uniforms are available for purchase at student orientation, online (via school website)
https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/loma_vista_middle_sc/
and throughout the school year in the locker room (see a PE teacher).
Prices for PE uniform are as follows…

Shirt = $9.25 Shorts = $7.75 Total = $17.00

**Please contact me if there is a financial hardship in purchasing the PE uniform and/or

athletic shoes. Staff at LVMS may be able to contribute or we may have donations. This is
information is kept confidential.

Non-Suits: Students will lose 3 Points for a “non-suit”. It is the student’s responsibility to let the
teacher know they did not bring PE clothes to dress out. Students will then be loaned PE clothes to
wear so that they can still participate. Students must return their loaner clothes at the end of
class.

Assignments & Assessments

• Students will complete weekly nutrition activities in the Eatfit workbook.
• Students will run the Mile/Pacer/PFT on Cardio days. Students will record cardio data
entries/reflection in their Sportfolios.
• Online Self-Assessment Quizzes will be given once a week to check for student
understanding. Student will take the quiz online.
• A summative unit Assessment will be given at the end of each unit.
• Students will be required to post an online Classroom Blog Post. This will be a nutrition or
fitness activity related post to the current unit.


Course Calendar
Week 1 – Introduction; Classroom Blog Week 9 - Unit 3: Flag Football/ Self-Assessment
Quiz
Week 2 - Unit 1: Volleyball/Self-Assessment Quiz Week 10 - Unit 3: Flag Football Test/ Blog Post

Week 3 - Unit 1: Volleyball /Self-Assessment Quiz Week 11 - Unit 4: Soccer/Self-Assessment Quiz

Week 4 - Unit 1: Volleyball Test/Blog Post Week 12 –Unit 4: Soccer/Self-Assessment Quiz

Week 5 - Unit 2: Basketball/Self-Assessment Quiz Week 13 - Unit 4: Soccer TEST/Blog Post

Week 6 - Unit 2: Basketball/ Self-Assessment Quiz Week 14 - Unit 5: Multicultural Activities

Week 7 - Unit 2: Basketball TEST/Blog Post Week 15 – Unit 5: Multicultural Activities

Week 8 - Unit 3: Flag Football/ Self-Assessment Week 16 – Unit 5: Multicultural Activities/

Quiz Sportfolios DUE

Subject to Change***

Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments, questions, or concerns
– Thank you!