In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and
honestly with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
2014-2015 Course Syllabus for Physical Education
Term 1
Teacher: J. Shannon, M. Bradley-Hall, S. Windham, M. Gowdy, C. Sorrels
E-mail: Teacher’sFirstname.Teacher’slastname@biloxischools.net
(ex: Martha.Bradley-Hall@biloxischools.net)
Teacher’s Web Site: www.biloxischools.net/schools/bhs/faculty/firstn.lastn
(ex: www.biloxischools.net/schools/bhs/faculty/Justin.Shannon)
Objectives: Physical education will encourage a lifestyle and mindset of wellness,
fostering a lifelong participation in sports and recreational activities, by developing within
each student health and sport related knowledge, skill, attitudes and values.
General Course Overview:
8/11 – 8/15:
Fitness Week
- Height / Weight / Fitness Assessment
8/18 – 8/29: Volleyball
- Teach the Rules of the Game / Students will take notes
- Master Volleyball Skills (Bump, Set, Spike, Pass)
- Play Games
- Test to be given 8/29
9/1 – 9/12:
Softball
- Teach the Rules of the Game / Students will take notes
- Master Softball Skills (Throw, Catch, Hit)
- Play Games
- Test will be given 9/12
9/15 – 9/26: Lacrosse
- Teach the Rules of the Game / Students will take notes
- Master Lacrosse Skills (Throw, Catch)
- Play Games
- Test will be given 9/26
9/29 – 10/10: Flag Football
- Teach the Rules of the Game / Students will take notes
- Master Football Skills (Throw, Catch, Kick)
- Play Games
- Test will be given 10/10
http://www.biloxischools.net
In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and
honestly with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
Tests and Grades
Grading: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=65-69 F=below 65 I=incomplete
Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools. A mid-term progress report and a report card following the end of each term
are issued. The student’s current grades are available via Internet IOD. (http://iiod.ssts.com/Home.asp?state=MS)
Tests/Projects: All tests/projects count for 20% of a student's grade. Make up tests will
be scheduled before school. All tests will be due at the end of class.
Retesting: You will be given the opportunity to retest within ten days of receiving your
graded test (date and time will be determined by the teacher). It may or may not be the
same as the original test. The highest test grade will be taken. However, before you can
retest, you must meet the following stipulations:
1. You must sign up within 3 days after the graded test has been returned. Be
sure to check with the teacher if you are absent.
2. All re-teaching assignments must be completed prior to attending the re-teaching
secessions ( 3 days prior to retesting)
3. You must take the test on the date assigned by the teacher.
Course Requirements: The curriculum focus is on lifetime fitness and physical activity.
Students are encouraged to work together in promoting course and individual goals.
Students must dress and participate every day in workout and sport activities. You are
required to keep up with your notes throughout the term in preparation for the unit tests.
Attendance is also important since the majority of assignments will require active student
participation.
Participation/Homework/Assignments: Daily participation accounts for 80% of a
student's grade. Every student is required to participate in daily activities. (100% for
participation in sport, 80% if students chooses to walk)
Dress Code. Students are responsible for wearing the proper shoes/footwear to class
every day (tennis shoes and socks). Students will not be allowed to participate if they do
not have proper footwear.
http://www.biloxischools.net
In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and
honestly with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
http://www.biloxischools.net