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Parents and Students:
For a successful trimester make sure you have the required materials for class. Students will need to have: 
*Appropriate Attire 
*Signed Syllabus (documents) 

For quick information from the syllabus...see below.


 
Meadowdale Middle Health and Fitness Staff
 
Guinevere Joyce           ext. 4348          JoyceG@edmonds.wednet.edu
John Steiner                  ext. 1496          SteinerJ@edmonds.wednet.edu
Marcia Kelly                   ext. 4322           KellyM@edmonds.wednet.edu
 
 
 
Grading
 
Our program is designed to help each individual find success with students being graded on participation, improvement, skill development and performance. Participation and eagerness to work hard rather than athletic ability will be the criteria for grading. It is our goal to provide students with a wide range of activities with the hope that each student will find some type of physical activity they enjoy. Through these activities students will learn not only about fitness but personal responsibility, Sportsmanship, problem solving, mental toughness and hopefully will have a lot of fun in the process.

Obtaining an A in Health and Fitness requires:
1st Semester: Completing a written assignment (information will be given the first week of October).
2nd Semester: Passing the Classroom Based Assessment, the Fitness and Health CBA’s rotate yearly and more information given the beginning of the 2nd Semester.
 
Daily Grading Breakdown (Lifetime Fitness Scoring Guide):
 

 

Criterion
Exceeds Standards
Meets Standards
Needs Polishing, Revision, or Further Practice
Does Not Meet Standard
 
4
3
2
1
Beginning Class
Comes to role call quickly and sits down w/o being told, quiet while role is taken
Roams around gym before coming to role call, sits down w/o being instructed
Socializes before eventually sitting down after being instructed
Roams around and socializes, seldom sits for role w/o being instructed
Staying on Task
Gets started with warm-up /activity quickly, stays involved
Begins warm-up /activity quickly, sometimes gets distracted
Needs to be reminded to get started/sometimes distracted by others-does not stay on task
Needs constant reminders to stay on task-has conversation with others
Effort and Attitude
Student always tries his/her best, strives to improve performance
Strives to improve performance/positive attitude towards others
Puts forth minimal effort, does not attempt to improve performance/attitude, sometimes effects performance
Student seldom puts a lot of effort into activity, attitude gets in the way of performance
Listening
Listens attentively, never engages in side conversations, maintains eye contact, etc.
Listens without interrupting, politely raises hand to ask any relevant questions, does not engage in side conversations
May seem distracted or may distract other students, may engage in some brief side conversations
Distracts others with side conversations, does not listen to instruction
Respect Towards Others
Speaks politely and with respect to others’ individuality, does not join into insulting behavior, is kind and encouraging to others
Student is polite, (not insulting, arrogant or unreasonable). Reasons out any differences of opinion with respect.
May speak rudely, lack proper tact, shows impatience with differing opinions, mishandles school equipment (ie: kicking vb)
Student argues, mishandles school equipment. Student hurts other students feelings with put downs
Ending Class
End of activity-student follows instructions quickly (sitting down) and remains seated until dismissed
End of activity-student follows instructions and remains seated until dismissed
End of activity-student does not follow instructions the first time. Sits down but wanders to door before being dismissed
End of activity-student seldom follows instructions, wanders off before being dismissed
 
  • Students will have 24 points at the beginning of every class…it is the students responsibility to retain the points for their daily grade.
  • Written assignment: when necessary, an assignment may be sent home to complete and may require a parent signature. 
  • Make ups: Students need to get a make up form for all absences and non-participation days. Make-ups allow the student to earn the points missed for the absence by demonstrating knowledge about the activity.
 
Gym Clothes
 
  • Must wear tennis shoes
  • Should wear sweats or shorts and crew neck shirt
  • No skirts or dresses or low v-neck shirts
 
Loaner Uniforms: Provided in the event of an emergency but students are responsible for getting their clothes/shoes to school, as these are the necessary materials for class.  
 
Teachers reserve the right to have students change if their clothes do not adhere to the schools guidelines. (Must comply with school dress code)
 
Habitually using loaners or refusing to dress down will result in a call home and the student’s removal from class to complete up to a week long written assignment. The student may return to after completion of assignment. 
 
Valuables
 
Jewelry, watches, earrings and other valuables must be removed before class starts. Students are highly recommended to leave valuable items at home. The school is not held responsible for theft.
 
Expectations
 
Wear proper attire every Health and Fitness day!!!!!!
 
 
Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Positive, and Polite!
 
·     
Limitations, Injuries, and Excuses
 
  • Students can only be exempt from Health and Fitness with a written note from a physician or parent.  
  • All notes should include the student’s name, reason for the excuse, and the date of return. Please include a phone number where a parent or guardian may be reached.
  • A written note from a parent can excuse a student for class for up to three days.
  • After three days, a written note from a physician is required. A student with a medical note will be evaluated individually on how much they can still participate. In order to be successful and receive credit in Health and Fitness, notes need to include what the student can do in class.
  • Written work will be assigned to make-up for the days a student has missed participating in class. If student is at school and unable to participate they may do the written assignment during class in Library. 
 
Class Curriculum
 
The following are activities students will experience throughout the school year. 
 
Individual Sports
This course involves participation in a variety of individual sports, with an emphasis on preparing the student for lifetime activity. Possible activities include tennis, weight room, pickleball, badminton, racquetball and climbing wall.
 
Team Sports
This course involves team participation in a co-ed environment. This will include instruction in the knowledge of a variety of types of team sports such as: football, volleyball, indoor/outdoor soccer, basketball, floor hockey, softball, lacrosse, and some selected conditioning. This class is for students to advance their individual knowledge skills in large team sports. It provides student activities that prepare for lifetime sports.
 
Weight Training/Conditioning
This class is for the student who wants to build strength, self-esteem and enhance his/her physical appearance. Students will be put on an individual weight-training program and will be graded on participation, no on how much they lift. We will be using free weights, weight machines, and performing agility drills. Safety techniques will be taught and expected to be demonstrated at all times.
 
Alternate Lifetime Activities
This class will include a variety of non-traditional physical education activities such as juggling, unicycle, dance, climbing wall and much more. This course will allow students to participate and experiment in a unique variety of life sports.