7th and 8th Syllabus

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
STEWART
PRIDE in the Gym:
P:	Actively participate with a positive attitude, encourage others, and use positive 			
language.
R:	Follow the rules of the game or activity, listen to the teacher, and return all equipment to its 
appropriate place.
I:	Honestly report scores, injuries, and illnesses to the teacher.
D:	Use all equipment for its intended purpose.
E:	Always try your best in activities, challenges, and tests.  Be willing to help others.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:
1.  Arrive to class and be on your roll call number on time.
2.  Dress down in appropriate clothing for PE.
3.  Participate with a positive attitude.

OBJECTIVES:
Skill development through group and individual activities
		
Team Building
		Problem solving, working together with new people, participating in new 			
activities, and assessment and reflection

Learning new sports and fitness activities
		Positive attitude, participate with your best effort, and have a good time

Journaling 
		 Students will express goals in how they can improve or maintain their fitness levels

Presidential Fitness Challenge
		Muscular and strength endurance, flexibility, agility, and cardiovascular fitness
	
Fitness For Life
		Fitness Activity Days, Running, Circuit Training, Heart Monitors

DRESSING DOWN:
T-Shirts (long or short sleeve), shorts, sweatpants, sweatshirt, running shoes
Students will have 3 minutes to change and be in the gym
No jewelry or watches that could harm you or others


LOCKS:  
Students can check in front office to see if parent/guardian paid for new lock with rest of school 
fees.
Students can buy a new lock for $5 or a used lock for $2

LOCKER ROOMS:
USED FOR CHANGING ONLY
NO FOOD OR DRINK
KEEP LOCKER ROOMS CLEAN 
NO AEROSOL DEODORANT
POWERADE MACHINES:
	STUDENTS CAN ONLY BUY DRINKS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

TARDIES/DRESSING DOWN:
Students lose points for being late and not dressing down
Students are given 2 free no dresses and 2 free tardies.
On third no dress or tardy, appropriate consequences will be given.

MAKE UP RUNS:
Make up run sheets will be posted on Mrs. Stewart's office door.  Students who miss runs will have 
ONE WEEK to make up the run, unless a doctors note is provided, then student will receive the 
appropriate extension.  Runs can be made up before of after school.  Please arrange one day in 
advance as to when you  want to make up a run

GRADING:
Each student receives 5 points everyday for arriving to class on time and dressing down.  They 
receive 10 points for participating with a positive attitude.

Attendance and Dressing Down.................30%
Participation (positive attitude).....................35%
Skills and Conditioning.................................20%
	-Runs (15 points)
	-Presidential Challenge
	-Circuit Training
	-Sports Skills
Tests/Quizzes..................................................5%
Written Work....................................................10%
	
LETTER GRADES:
100-92%	= A
91-83%	= B
82-74%	= C
73-65%	= D
64% and below = F
LETS HAVE FUN, BE SAFE, AND WORK HARD FOR THE NEXT 9 WEEKS