Adventure Physical Education – Grades 5 - 8

Teacher: Mr. Johnson                               

 

Course Description: This course will help you develop self-confidence and acceptance of others abilities. You will improve your ability to show respect for classmates and learn to work together in a group to achieve a common goal. You will also have an opportunity to participate in group problem solving activities. Through various Adventure activities, your class will prepare to learn to participate in a belay team, and have the opportunity to use the climbing wall.

Grading System: You will be graded on the following requirements:

·        Prepared to participate (appropriate clothing and footwear)

·        Class participation

·        Display good sportsmanship

·        Regardless of ability – exhibit effort in each activity

Students can earn a maximum of five points during each class period based on these standards.

Students will be allowed to make up excused absences by logging 45 minutes of exercise, done on their own, for each class missed. The exercise log, which is produced in this manner, should be passed in at least one week before the marking term closes.

Supplies Needed: You will need to bring the following to every class:

1.      Athletic sneakers, not fashion sneakers

(Sneakers must be non-marking)

2.      Clothes appropriate for strenuous exercise

3.  Please remember that jewelry should not be worn in class

Behavioral Expectations: Students will be expected to:

·        Come prepared for class each day

·        Take care of equipment and facility

·        Respect the rights and property of others

·        Be considerate of others

·        Bring a positive attitude

Parent Involvement: Our school strongly encourages parent involvement. Please feel free to give me a call anytime at 887-3621 with any questions or concerns.