High School Wellness

ETSU University School

     Teacher:  Mr. Justin Penley
      Email:    penleyj@etsu.edu
      Phone:   439-4271
     Location:  Brooks Gym, Room 108
     Website:          http://www.etsu.edu/coe/uschool/facstaff/penley/default.asp

OBJECTIVES:

• To instill in students the values and skills of maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
• To promote physical fitness in students, train them in sports, help them understand rules and strategies in individual and team sports;
• To teach sportsmanship and working as a team;
• To provide for a better understanding of physical fitness and health-related issues;
• To perform and demonstrate mastery of skills, rules, and knowledge of wellness-related activities.

MATERIALS & ORGANIZATION

·         PE Days –

o   Sweatshirt/T-shirt;

o   Shorts/sweatpants;

o   Athletic shoes.

·         Health Days –

o   Textbook

o   Binder

o   Paper

o   Pencil

TEXT

·         Holt Lifetime Health

GRADING AND ABSENCE POLICIES

Grading:  Grades will consist of tests (40%), quizzes/homework (30%), and dressing-out/participation (30%).

·         Test and quizzes: will cover both PE & Health Education topics;

·         Dressing-Out/Participation:    Each student will be given a 100 for his/her grade to begin the 9-weeks grading term, with five (5) points deducted each day for not dressing out and participating.  Proper attire must be worn in order to avoid the 5-point deduction.  Proper attire consists of shorts/sweatpants, t-shirt/sweatshirt, and athletic shoes.  The participation grade will be averaged in at the end of the 9-weeks term.

Absences:  When you miss a class, YOU are responsible for finding out what you have missed.  On the day you return, find out and what needs to be made up by speaking with me.  You will have the same number of days to make up the work as the number of days you were absent.

COMMUNICATION & PROGRESS REPORTS

The best way to reach me will be through email (penleyj@etsu.edu).  I can be reached via phone through the office (439-4271) – please leave a message and I will return it as soon as possible.

Progress reports will be sent home every four-and-a-half weeks, as per the HS policy, for students who currently have a 75 or below to keep you and your parents/guardians updated on your grades.

POLICIES AND EXPECATIONS

·         Class Policies:

o   PE Days:

§  Report to Brooks Gym (Room 108) DRESSED OUT by 10 minutes past prior class dismissal.  For example, if your previous class dismisses at 9 AM, you are considered tardy if you are not dressed out and in the weightroom by 9:10 AM.  For first period, you will be considered tardy if you are not dressed out and in the weightroom by 8:05 AM.  Per school policy, disciplinary measures will be taken after the 3^rd tardy.

·         Health Days:

§  Report to assigned classroom, with materials by 5 minutes past prior class dismissal.  For example, if your prior class dismisses at 9 AM, you will be considered tardy if you are not in your seat in the assigned classroom by 9:05 AM.  For first period, you will be considered tardy if you are not in your seat in the assigned classroom by 8:00 AM.  Per school policy, disciplinary measures will be taken after the 3^rd tardy.

·         Expectations:

1.      Follow directions the first time they are given. SAFETY FIRST.

2.      Pay attention in class and participate.

3.      Be prepared with books and materials.

4.      Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of all facilities/classrooms.

5.      Observe all rules in the University School Handbook.

6.      DO NOT BE IN UNAUTHORIZED AREAS either on campus or in buildings.  STUDENTS ARE TO BE IN SUPERVISED AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

·         M-W – Health Education (report to Burleson Hall, Room 201 through Aug. 26; we will be assigned another classroom at that time).

·         T-TR-F – Physical Education Activities (report to Brooks Gym, Room 108)

·         Be aware that classroom assignments can change.  I will announce any changes as soon as possible.

**I have received, read, understand, and agree to abide by the expectations and rules for High School Wellness.

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                        Student Signature

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                 Parent/Guardian Signature

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                    Date