David Gordon, Phys. Ed.

Our Mission Statement and Objective: The Philosophy of our department is to provide a safe, effective program that will meet the developmental needs of all students and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead an active life. We will help each student increase their fitness level through a variety of physical and health related activities.

Expectations

• PE- Wear comfortable and/or athletic clothing to school the marking periods they have PE. Students will NOT be changing in the Locker Rooms this year. Please follow the district dress code when selecting PE attire. We recommend bringing your own refillable water bottle to class.
• Health class will be taught through Schoology. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments on time.

Grading

PE-Students will be graded based on in class participation, attitude, and sportsmanship.

• Daily Grading Rubric
  • 4-I did ALL YOU ASKED and more, that is why I got a 4
  • 3-I did WHAT YOU ASKED of me, that is why I got a 3
  • 2-There was MORE THAT I COULD DO, that is why I got a 2
  • 1-I DID NOT DO what should be done, that is why I got a 1
• Health-Students will be graded based on completion of assignments on Schoology
  • 40%=Progress check: Weekly contributions to the Wellness Discussion Board on Schoology
  • 60%=Common/Summative Assessments: Graded assignments and quizzes on Schoology

Illness/Injury: All students suffering from an injury or illness must bring a note from home explaining their condition. If the injury or illness causes a student to be out for more than 2 days a doctor/medical note must be provided. Students will not earn participation points while excused.

Rules and Expectations

• Keep your hands to yourself
• Respect students and staff
• Respect the equipment 
  • Keep the gym and all the equipment clean
• Be safe
• Be ready to try your best and have a positive attitude.
• Be prepared
  • Sneakers
  • Follow the dress code

Daily Procedures

• Come in and put your things on the designated bleachers - bring only what you need and nothing extra.
• Participate in the warm-up
• Sit in your squads ready for instruction
• Bathroom - 1 person at a time, ask first
• Water - put your water bottle son the table to the right of the stage behind the curtain