Hello and welcome to the 2010-11 school year at Abingdon High School. I am glad that you are visiting my web site. Below you will find useful information about the class, course objectives, assignments, and useful links. Please feel free to email me (rornduff@wcs.k12.va.us) with any questions.
10th grade:
Physical Education
badminton/pickleball
Advanced PE
orienteering
___________________________________________________________________________
Abingdon High School Physical Education 2010-2011
Dressing Out Policy
Students are required to dress appropriately for each gym period unless a certified doctor’s excuse is received. Students that have a certified doctor's excuse will have daily written work. Students are required to change into clothes (shorts, t-shirt, sweat pants, socks, sweat shirt, etc.) that are in line with the AHS school dress code. Tennis shoes are required. We suggest that students bring several items of clothes and shoes and keep in their school locker. Hygiene is a priority and showers are available after activities are complete.
1st period / 10th grade / Physical Education / Gym
2nd period / NTA
3rd period / 10 grade / Driver's Education / Gym
4th period / 1st lunch / Senior Advanced P.E.
5th period / Drivers Education Coord.
6th period /10th grade Driver's Education / Gym
7th period / 10th grade/ Driver's Education/ Gym
Contact by E-Mail is preferred (rornduff@wcs.k12.va.us)
Grading Scale
*Classroom and Gymnasium
A 100-93
B 92-85
C 84-77
D 76-70
F 69-0
**Grades for the gymnasium are:
25% - Dressing out
25% - Conditioning
25% - Skills
25% - Knowledge Test (written)
Failure to comply with AHS dress-out policy will result with the following:
1st time-warning
2nd time-one day of afternoon detention
3rd time-two hour afternoon detention
4th time-Saturday school (assigned by office)
5th time- Meeting with administrator
**Grades for classroom:
Assessment for health and driver education will include grades for (but are not limited to): in-class, homework, quizzes, tests, computer assignments, and notebooks
__________________________________________________________________________
Two years of physical education/health are required for graduation in the state of Virginia. Abingdon High School’s physical education program is a two year program for the 9th and 10th grades always with an emphasis on a safe learning environment. Students will have health included in their physical education experience during their freshman year followed by driver education their sophomore year. Our program also offers two non-credit athletic study halls, and an advanced physical education course that is only open to seniors. Our Expectations Our expectations apply to all of our students throughout the school year. Participate Be on time Keep up with daily assignments Make up any missed work Keep a notebook exclusively for health and driver education Be respectful to your community, peers, teachers, and yourself! Course Descriptions The physical education department will be following Washington County Public Schools’ grading scale and policies for all classes. Physical Education for 9th and 10th grades will be held in the gym or outdoors depending on the scheduled activities. Themes include focus on individual, team, and lifetime activities with an emphasis on total wellness (cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and safety) of each student. Assessment for physical education for 9th and 10th is based primarily on (but is not limited to) participation- which includes dressing out. Health is primarily for 9th grade students. The health program is divided into five major categories: alcohol and other drugs, consumer health, disease prevention and control, first aid, and personal health and wellness with an emphasis on nutrition. (See assessment below driver education) Advanced Physical Education is for seniors only. It is designed to teach life-long wellness skills with a focus on individual activities. Assessment for advanced physical education is based primarily on (but is not limited to) participation- which includes dressing out. Contact Information Department Chair, Rick Ornduff: rornduff@wcs.k12.va.us, Skip Bailey: deanb@wcs.k12.va.us John Bowles: jbowles@wcs.k12.va.us, Dan Strong: dstrong@wcs.k12.va.us, Steve Mellinger: smelling@wcs.k12.va.us
__________________________________________________________________________
9th Grade Physical Education:
The 9th grade physical education classes are expected to be active participants during class each day. This includes being properly attired. There is a daily routine of warm-up, jogging, stretching, exercise, and cool-down. The semester activities include Presidential Physical Fitness, health fair, lifelong activities, weight training, individual and team sports, and aerobics. Safety is of utmost importance in each and every activity. Students will demonstrate proficiency in all areas of fitness. They will demonstrate basic knowledge of various individual and team sports. Students will understand the importance of daily physical activity to enhance their physical well-being as they age. Students will comprehend the importance of safety as the focus of every activity, e.g., weight training. Methods of evaluation are determined by the accumulation of daily participation, proper attire, written tests, and sportsmanship. The health program is divided into five major categories: alcohol and other drugs, consumer health, disease prevention and control, first aid, and personal health and wellness with an emphasis on nutrition. Resources include hands-on practical applications through experience, lecturers, media center research, and the textbook. Student assessment is based on the quality and amount of participation, quiz and test scores, quality of research work, class assignments, and exams.
____________________________________________________________________________
10th Grade Physical Education:
The 10th grade physical education program consists of various activities. There is a daily stretching and exercise program prior to the activities to work on flexibility, strength, and injury prevention. Activities include state physical fitness testing, team sports, individual sports, and lifelong sports. Students are expected to be properly attired and prepared for class. They are also expected to participate in all activities and to practice proper citizenship and safety procedures. It is the desire that students will find various sports and/or activities which they enjoy and can participate in outside of school in order to live a more fit and productive life. Students will be evaluated and assessed on the basis of attendance, dress, participation, and written tests. Objectives of driver's education will focus students on the interaction of people, vehicles, and roadways. Students will learn to reduce risk while driving on different types of highways and will learn the rules of the road. Highway signs, signals, and markings will be taught. Students will learn legal responsibilities such as ownership, registration, tags, and inspections. They will also learn about alcohol and other drugs while using or not using the HTS. Resources used include group discussions, oral reports, map study, videos, DARE officers, speakers on railroad safety, speakers on organ donors, insurance agency speakers, and speakers on truck safety. Methods of evaluation include oral presentation; written reports; group projects; individual projects; and daily, chapter, and unit written tests and exams. The guidelines and materials we use are provided to us by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Department of Education. Assessment for health and driver education will include grades for (but are not limited to): in-class, homework, quizzes, tests, computer assignments, and notebooks.
____________________________________________________________________________
Advanced Physical Education: This upper-level class is designed to teach a variety of lifelong activities. The class is not required for graduation, but students earn one credit for completion of this elective. This course is offered to seniors. Activities differ from normal physical education by offering more lifelong activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, water safety, beach volleyball, golf, tennis, orienteering, bowling, camping, outdoor cooking, archery, and special classes such as CPR. Students are taught to work together so each activity will be enjoyable for the entire class. Safety is of utmost importance when planning any activity. Therefore, students are required to find ways to make each sport or activity risk-free. The following objectives are designed so students can learn the importance of continuing lifelong activities into adulthood, thus developing total wellness. Students will help develop and teach activities. Students will share safety techniques. Students will take specialty classes that encourage total wellness. Students will plan and provide an activity that will include the entire student body and benefit the community as well. Lifetime activities will be planned to teach students to stay physically, mentally, and socially fit. Assessment will be based on daily participation, class projects, individual work, and written comprehensive exams.
|
|
