Mr. De Jesus
2015-2016
Health and Physical Education Syllabus
Lincoln Avenue Elementary
Mission
Our mission is to facilitate students in improving their quality of life through regular
physical activity. This will be accomplished by using a student-centered approach while
teaching the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective aspects of physical fitness and
demonstrating personal responsibility in all areas of the curriculum.
Expected Student Outcome
Participation in Physical Education shall require clothing appropriate to the activity, such
as, tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirts and sweatpants. This promotes freedom of movement,
safe participation, and builds a good hygienic practice. Should a student not wear tennis
shoes to school, they can bring them in their book bag or store them in their locker and
change before class. Should a student have any special needs, they do not have coaches,
and will be held to the same expectations as the other students.
Sports Being Offered
Basketball
Ultimate Frisbee
Cooperative Games
Physical Fitness
Soccer
Netball
Hockey
Volleyball
Football
Speedball
Handball
Grades 1-4: To provide progress from basic movement education to developing and
applying manipulative skills in various isolated and applied situations such as physical
fitness, activity, individual skill development, health and wellness, relationships,
friendships, etc.
Grades 5-7: To provide progress from basic movement education to developing and
applying manipulative skills in various isolated and applied situations such as physical
fitness, activity, individual skill development, team activities and strategies, health and
wellness, relationships, friendships, etc.
Health Education Topics
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Health and wellness
Family and social health
Growth and development
Nutrition
Violence and injury prevention
Alcohol , tobacco, and other drug
 Students who do not participate in physical education activities will lose their 10
points for that day. Complete refusal of participation will result in failure of
Physical Education.
1. The grading variables include: proper attire, behavior, and participation.
2. Evidence of achievement include: assessments, projects and tests (3 during Health)
3. Students are responsible for respecting each other, working well with others, and
learning the game and rules.
Grading Policy:
Grades 1-4 (O, S, NI)
O for Outstanding
S for Satisfactory
NI for Needs Improvement
Grades 5-7 (Percentage)
100-90 (Exceeds the Standard}
89-80 (Meets Standard)
79-70 (Marginally meets Standard)
69-65 (Below Standard)
64 and below (Failure)
Grading Weights:
20% of the grade consists of Test, Quizzes
25% of the grade consists of participation
20% of the grade consists of class work ie; journals, demonstration of skills
10% of the grade consists of homework ie; at home physical fitness activity
25% of the grade consists of Authentic Assessment ie; performance assessments
Rules to be Followed
1. Be here, be on time, and be prepared.
2. Wear an appropriate gym uniform on gym days. The uniform is blue or black sweat
pants with white or gray t-shirt. Jeans are not to be worn on gym days.
3.
 Grades 5-7 Only: School uniforms will be worn on gym days all students
required to use the locker room to change.
4. Do nothing that will hinder my teaching, your learning or another student's learning.
5. No one leaves the gym without a hall pass and my permission.
6. No cell phones, Ipods, games, etc. will be permitted in school or the gym.
7. No food or drink in the gym.
8. There is zero tolerance for bullying, do not engage in physical or verbal violence
Be respectful, be kind, and be safe!
Have a good school year!
Daniel De Jesus
dejesuda@orange.k12.nj.us