Dougherty Valley High School Physical Education DepartmentPhysical Education PolicyDear Parents/Guardians,Your child is enrolled in a Physical Education Class at Dougherty Valley High School. Attached you will find a copy of our department philosophy, policies, course description, grading policies and contact information for your instructors. Please take time to read this material carefully. It is our goal to make your childs Physical Education experience as worthwhile and positive as possible. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.Please note, this signed waiver for your student includes permission to access the Windermere Trails behind DVHS and also use the sidewalk of Bollinger Canyon Road as part of the Physical Education curriculum. Students are expected to be safe and follow the instructions of their teacher and use crosswalks.After reviewing this material, please sign so that your student can return the bottom portion during the next class period.Sincerely,The Physical Education StaffDougherty Valley High School

This signed copy of these guidelines will be on record with your students teacher. Please sign indicating that you understand the Physical Education Policy and you understand that this syllabus is located online at your son/daughters School Loop website for their Physical Education Class and return this to their instructor. This is your students first Physical Education assignment.Lab Donation: California continues to face financial challenges, we would appreciate a donation of $5 to help defray the cost of supplemental supplies and materials. Thank you for considering donating. If you are writing a check please make it payable to DVHS.___ I am including a $5 donation.___ I am unable to donate at this time.Students Name (Please Print) Instructor Name / Class PeriodStudent SignatureParent/Guardian SignatureHome Phone #Parent/Guardian email address and/or cell #The mission of the DVHS Physical Education program is to provide students with developmentally appropriate activities using a variety of teaching methods based on students individual needs. The emphasis in the Physical Education program is to encourage students to appreciate their achievements, to respect the ability of others, and to develop an understanding of the components of fitness and how they relate to lifelong fitness goals. With the advent of Common Core, this program will also incorporate critical thinking where students will be asked to consider, synthesize, critique, evaluate, and create within the sphere of Physical Education tasks.WeightsStandards to be mastered: Students demonstrate knowledge of and competency in motor skills, movement patterns, and strategies needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Students achieve a level of physical fitness for health and performance while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts, principles, and strategies. Students demonstrating knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies that applies to the learning and performance of physical activity.Areas to be addressed, but not limited to: Self-responsibility getting to class on time, dress appropriately and ready to participate, following through on written assignments, and keeping a fitness binder Social Interaction respecting individual differences, such as age, gender, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, and athletic ability. Group Dynamics developing leadership skills, assuming spontaneous leadership roles, encourage others to be supportive and inclusive of individuals of all ability levels.Areas of InstructionComponents of FitnessFitness ExercisesWellnessActivities

CardiovascularCore TrainingFitness GoalsStrong Man

Muscular EnduranceSprintsFitness Log SheetsCircuit training

Muscular StrengthCardio RunsNutritionTeam Building

FlexibilityJump Ropes

Body CompositionWeight Training

Health RelatedCircuit Training

Sports RelatedMax Lifting

Lab Donation: California continues to face financial challenges, we would appreciate a donation of $5 to help defray the cost of supplemental supplies and materials. Thank you for considering donating.

Grading Policy All students will be evaluated on a standard grading policy. This policy is based on the Dougherty Valley High School Grading Scale (see student handbook).

Grading Scale is as follows: Classwork = 50% (Participation, Attire, Social Interaction, etc) Cardio Day = 25% Performance Assessment Tasks = 25%(Written Work/Projects/Final)

ClassworkStudents will have the opportunity to earn 5 points daily (20pts per week) and will be graded on the following criteria Proper warm up executed Participation with the maximum effort and to the best of ones abilities Positive interaction with physical education staff and peers Being to class on time and ready to participate Acceptable behavior per the DVHS Student Handbook Sportsmanship Dressed in physical education uniform with the proper shoes

Cardio DayStudents will earn 10 points for participation in weekly cardio activities Proper warm up before performance Full Participation in cardio activity assigned for the day with maximum effort

Performance Assessment Tasks25% of students grade will come from the written work collected throughout the course of the quarter/semester Lift Logs : Students will track their workouts and log their weekly progression during different phases. Tracking sets, reps, and weight lifted Keeping record of progress for specific muscle groups Projects Written Journals Quizzes Article Reviews Presentations

Lockers Students will be issued a school lock and locker at the beginning of the school year. The locks will be returned at the end of the school year or a $10 replacement fee will be collected for missing or damaged locks. Students will not share their lockers or lock combinations with anyone. However, some classes may be required to share lockers assigned by teacher due to increased class growth. Combinations will not be given out to anyone other than individual students. (If your clothes are in a friends locker we will not give out their combination) The Physical Education Department and/or DVHS are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please lock all items securely in assigned locker.Locker Rooms Students will be allowed 6 minutes after the tardy bell to change and vacate the locker room, at which time the locker room will be locked. Items left in locker room will not be able to be retrieved until passing periods. Students will respect the property of the school and of other students, as well as the property of Dougherty Valley High School. Students electronic devices should be kept out of reach and out of sight at all times. It is best not to have them at all.Physical Education Uniform Students are required to dress daily in a DVHS Physical Education t-shirt and shorts or a PLAIN grey t-shirt and PLAIN navy blue shorts. Uniforms can be purchased at registration or from individual instructors in the locker room before or after class. Proper footwear is required. Please wear supportive ATHLETIC shoes to class. Sweats are permitted on cold days under your PE shorts, unless they are the Physical Education sweats. Sweats worn over street clothes will be considered a dress cut. No cell phones, MP3 players or other electronic devices brought to class. All school rules apply. Jewelry and valuables should be locked in the locker room. Hats may be worn for sun protection if worn properly (bill facing forward). No sunglasses may be worn in class for safety reasons. Not properly dressed in athletic attire during Weights class will result in loss of participation due to the nature of the class and safety protocol. Student will be asked to sit by the door and not interfere with the class. Thank you for your understanding.School Property and Equipment Students are not allowed to use equipment unless an instructor is present and has given permission. All equipment that is set up or out should be left alone until the instructor has otherwise instructed. Damage to school property by students may result in the removal from class and restitution.Medical Notes and Excuses Students must dress in their PE Uniform daily if they have a note from a parent/guardian modifying their activity for the day, they will still be required to dress. A Medical Note is required if a student will be out for more than 3 days even if the injury is obvious a medical note is required. If a student will be out for more than 6 weeks, they will be dropped from the class.Make Up Work Students will be given the opportunity to make-up classwork by appointment only. Students are required to EMAIL their teacher to schedule and confirm make-up date and time. If a student has an excused or unexcused absence, they may earn classwork points by scheduling a make-up session with their teacher. Any classwork made up for a CUT will be awarded once the CUT is clear by the attendance office. 70% Proficiency Workshop In order to ensure that our students have a 70% proficiency in Physical Education, we will offer quarterly workshops. Workshop dates and times will be posted on School Loop and in the locker rooms. Students are encouraged to approach me to schedule a workshop that fits their schedule.Teacher Contact:Mrs. Ramona Santos-Altman rsantos@dvhigh.net -925-479-6565Mr. Brian Freitas bfreitas@dvhigh.net 925-479-6460Mrs. Nechia Miller nmiller@dvhigh.net 925-479-6564Mrs. Ann Booras abooras@dvhigh.net 925-479-6566Mr. Kasey Addiego kaddiego@dvhigh.net 925-479-6400Mr. Adam Seipel aseipel@dvhigh.net 925-479-6562Mr. Jack Sorensen jsorens@dvhigh.net 925-479-6400Mr. Brandon Croker bcroker@dvhigh.net 925-479-6400Mrs. Sarah Uhler suhler@dvhigh.net 925-479-6400EXPECTED SCHOOL WIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRS)At Dougherty Valley High School, we believe students will: Be able to communicate effectively. Think critically and support ideas through problem solving. Stand for integrity, honesty, and ethical treatment of all people. Be partners in the learning process and take responsibility for themselves and their learning.