Benton High School 9th Grade Physical Education Syllabus
Instructor: Brad Hubbard
Phone: (816) 671-4030
Email: brad.hubbard@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Objectives:
Students will:
 Describe the concepts of fitness and wellness in relation to overall good health.
 Identify how to become and stay physically active and fit.
 Analyze the cardiovascular system and the importance of cardiovascular fitness.
 Assess their health and skill related components of fitness.
 Recognize how nutrition affects body composition and healthy choices.
 Compare healthy lifestyles to unhealthy lifestyles.
Grading:
Students who dress out and participate in an appropriate manner can earn a maximum of
20 daily participation points. Points will be deducted from grade for students who do not
dress out and students may lose points for not participating in an appropriate manner.
Students who are unable to participate due to medical reasons need to get an excuse from
a physician so other arrangements can be made. Other points will be awarded for class
assignments, quizzes, projects, tests, etc. The SJSD grading scale will be in effect when
determining the overall grade. Students will have an opportunity to make up daily
participation points if they are absent.
Locker Rooms and Dress:
Students will use the lower locker room across from the Modis Gym. Students will be
issued a locker and lock for their use during class. Students are required to dress out
daily and are highly encouraged to shower after class. Appropriate dress includes: gym
shorts, t-shirts, sweets, tennis shoes, socks, etc. Students need to bring fresh gym cloths
everyday and also need to wear proper shoes. It is preferred for students to have a
separate pair of shoes to wear in class. All gym shoes need to be rubber soled tennis
shoes that do not mark up the floor. The teacher is not responsible for items left in the
gym or locker room.
Classroom Procedures and Expectations:
Students and Instructor will:
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Be prepared for class on time.
Respect the rights of others and building facilities
Show discipline by engaging in class activities
Tardy
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Students will be marked tardy if they enter class after the bell unless they have a
valid pass
On time refers to being in the class prior to the tardy bell
Make up work
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It is the responsibility of the student to get make up work in a timely manner
An extra class period or two will be granted for make up work depending on the
task or assignment
Once unit or concept is completed, make up work can no longer be completed
unless you miss school on one of the last days of a unit or concept
Cell phone and other personal technology
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The expectation is that all phones and or devices be locked up in gym lockers
during class time
Out of sight is out of mind!!
If the use of a phone or other device is appropriate for the class or task at hand
permission may be granted to use it by the teacher
Consequences
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Large infractions will be dealt with and followed by school policy
Classroom teacher based on teacher’s discretion will deal with minor infractions
Students will be given a chance to redirect themselves appropriately
Teacher will help student redirect
Students will be referred to Administration
Student Signature: ______________________________
Guardian Signature: ____________________________