8th GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Instructor: Jake Kober
Email: jdkober@mpsaz.org
Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:15-8:55
Phone: 480-472-8322
Coach Kober’s Physical Education Goals and Objectives:
Physical Education may be the most important class in which a student enrolls. All of
the positive benefits of physical activity are well documented, including improving
social skills. With what we know about the current state of Americans and especially
our youth, physical education may be the key to students living a more productive life
for years to come. Physical Education is designed to give students an opportunity to
learn basic skills in a multitude of lifelong sports such as basketball, flag football,
tennis, softball, speedball and many more. I strive to improve the student’s health and
fitness level in order to establish the knowledge and the habits that will result in a long,
successful, happy and healthy life.
EXPECTATIONS
 ATTENDANCE:
Regular and Punctual
 STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
Students will treat each other with respect and dignity. Behavioral problems will be
dealt with according to the school wide Step-Up Plan.
 DRESS OUT GUIDELINES:(Supplies)
P.E. uniform or athletic shorts and a white t-shirt with sleeves are required. Students
should label their clothes with their last name. Athletic shoes only (except for
swimming unit). Students may wear sweat pants and sweatshirts during the cold
months.
Students forgetting their P.E. clothes may check out a P.E. uniform for that
day. Students will only get one opportunity per semester to check out a
uniform. If the student is unable to afford P.E. attire, that student should see their
coach in confidentiality ASAP. Showers are not required but highly recommended.
 PARTICIPATION:
Students will participate fully, safely, cooperatively, and to the best of personal
ability. Students will need
to bring a note (please include phone number) from home when they are to be
excused from activity for medical reason.
-Excuses for less than 2 days bring note to coach
-Excuses for more than 2 days take note to the nurse and then to coach
-Excuses for 5 days or more needs a doctors excuse to be taken to the nurse and
to coach
Students who are unable to participate due to a medical condition are still required to
dress out and perform an alternate activity.
Alternate activities:
1. Walking
2. Fitness activities Ex. Push ups, Crunches
3. Article report using Physical Education form
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MAKE-UP WORK WHEN ABSENT:
Any student who has a parent excuse will be allowed to make up
their daily pts. by completing an alternate activity for each day absent.
Make up work is the responsibility of the student and must be arranged with
the student’s individual teacher.
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 LOCKS AND LOCKERS:
Each student is assigned their own lock and locker. The student is responsible
for both of these items and any personal contents. Loss of the lock requires
replacement by the student by paying the bookstore a fee of $4.00and bring the
receipt to your coach. Only school issued locks will be permitted. Locks are
property of Mesa Public Schools not the student so take care of them.
Students are responsible for their own belongings. Always double check that your
lock is locked before leaving the locker room. Do not bring valuables to school!!!
Lockers remain the property of the school. School officials have the right to
open and inspect them when circumstances arrive.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EVALUATION
EXPECTATIONS:
See daily minimal expectations
GRADING POLICY:
Daily Minimal Expectations
Fitness/Tests
Planner/Reading and Writing assignments
60%
30%
10%
100%
A = 90% and above
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = Below 59%
PLANNER:
Students will be graded upon having and completing their planner as assigned by their
teacher. Students will need their planner in class on Mondays.
READING and WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Students will be required to read an article relating to physical education and then be able
to answer the given questions using proper technique.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We have been made aware of the P.E. Department policies on classroom
expectations, locker room regulations, and dressing out.
Student (Please Print)_____________________________________________________
Signature of Parent Guardian_____________________________________________
PARENT - STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
RETURN TO YOU P.E. TEACHER
(Please Print)
Student Name___________________________________________________________
(last)
(first)
Class Hour____________
Teacher_________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name__________________________________________________
(last
(first)
Phone #_________________________________________________________________
(home)
(work)
Mailing Address_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
(Zip)
Health Clearance for Activity (to be completed by parent)
If there is a health concern, please indicate how activity should be limited.
___ my son has no present problems that would limit participation
___ my son has the following health concern(s) that may limit participation
Problem:________________________________________________________________
Limitations______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Student and Parent Awareness of Policy:
We have been made aware of the P.E. Department policies on classroom
expectations, locker room regulations, and dressing out.
Signature of Student_____________________________________________________
Signature of Parent Guardian_____________________________________________
RETURN TO YOUR P.E. TEACHER