The School District of Philadelphia

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA THE ARTS ACADEMY AT BENJAMIN RUSH 11081 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

Lori DeFields 215-281-2603 (telephone) Principal 215-281-2674 (fax)

Mr. Corabi’s Health & Physical Education class [email protected] https://www.corabi.net/hpe

Welcome to Health and Physical Education. This syllabus covers two courses that will be graded separately:

Health Education Physical Education

Specific information for each course follow. General information that covers both courses:

 Complete all work assigned but challenge yourself. Dig deeper into things that are meaningful to you. Sharing your “extra” work is encouraged and will be rewarded with extra credit.

 Follow all school wide expectations, guidelines, rules and policies including the core values

 Do not take advantage of any rules/policies or freedoms afforded in the classroom or gym.

 Cell phones MAY be used in class for educational purposes related to class only. This includes

o Research o Google drive/ docs access o Looking at class website o Interactive when applicable (such as kahoot) o Watching a topical video on your own about the current topic in Health or following along with a fitness/”how to “ exercise video in PE. o Monitoring steps, heart rate, distance, time, etc. in PE o Music is often used for motivation in exercise. Listening to music at a low level with one ear open as long as teacher or another student is not addressing class is fine. If someone is addressing class, ear phones out.

Accessing any social media, texting someone continuously, playing any sort of game or watching videos not directly related to course content will result in 5 points deducted from daily class participation grade. Refusal to cease or repeat infraction will result in a zero for class that day and may result in phone call home, detention or both.

 If you or your parents/guardians have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I prefer contact via email at [email protected] unless a phone call is easier.

PLEASE review this complete, detailed syllabus, with your parents/guardians INCLUDING the walking permission slip for Physical Education class. Have them sign and return the permission slip.

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Health Education Syllabus

As most of you are high school juniors, you have been faced with numerous decisions concerning your Health and Behaviors. This class, has the potential to be very rewarding in “real time” but it’s value, enjoyment and effectiveness are greatly determined by the amount of effort placed into it and your personal choice for application. Many students have suggested this class be offered to all 9th graders. Still, it is not too late to apply the information learned to your daily lives and make changes if necessary.

Course Information: Health Education follows the National Academic Standards in Health Education. The standards are listed on our website and posted in our classroom

*****Primary Areas of Focus***** Main units of Study: 1) Self-Reflection / Self Evaluation 1) Personal and Social Conflict Resolution 2) Healthier Decision Making 2) Substance Use and Abuse 3) Advocacy 3) Human Sexuality

In addition: We will start the class with an overview of Wellness, spend time on learning CPR and, from time to time, include relevant information about nutrition or disease prevention.

Website: The class website is www . corabi . net /hpe. It is a HIGHLY comprehensive, simple html, supplemental website in coordination with the in-school class that will be used for suggested enrichment as well as at home assignments. All projects and constructed responses are posted for download

GRADING* All assignments may be handed in on paper (good copies only), emailed, shared via Google Drive, or placed into Google Classroom. IF you email it and I do not reply to you within 24 hours...I didn’t get it

Plus a lot of Extra Credit Class participation = 30% Writing = 30% Project assessments = 40% Opportunities

NOTE: The new grading system has standard categories and weight % that teachers cannot manipulate yet. For Health: You will notice the categories above do not match the categories in the grade system. A breakdown is posted in the classroom and can be emailed at your convenience

Special note on Emotional Safety in the classroom

 Sharing, viewpoints and Safety:

a) ALL points of view from ALL cultures and influences are encouraged to be shared openly by the students and discussed.

b) Please be careful to always try to demonstrate understanding, fairness and compassion to other’s view points and personal stories. You do not need to always agree but strive to understand why they feel the way they do.

c) Along with that, you are usually not entitled to an opinion “just because”. However you should always have a view point based on your influences, experiences or researched facts.

In short, be able to explain why you think or feel the way you do and try to understand why someone else may disagree.

 Sometimes, students will choose to open up and if the door is shut, It does not leave the room unless Mr. Corabi has to legally report it. All students must also hold true to this confidential environment. Students may share with their parents/guardians anything Mr. Corabi says even if door is shut. Students and Parents/Guardians are encouraged to clarify things with Mr. Corabi whenever the need comes about.

 Parents/Guardians or students themselves may request for their child to be excluded from any topic for religious, emotional or personal reasons at any time. Topics will be posted on the google classroom a week in advance. If exclusion request longer than one day, an alternative assignment will be given relative to the reasoning where an exclusion is requested Students may not be excluded from the entire course.

NOTE BOOK CHECKS:

Your note book will be checked at least one time per report card period and will count as a portion of 30% of your grade. The best option is for a “notebook folder”

No other subject may be in your notebook UNLESS it is a multi-subject notebook

EACH DAY in class, students must write:

Objective (or reference to previous objective)

“As you enter” question OR answer (when a group task, write your portion AT LEAST

NOTES: at least 5 facts AND 1 reflection, main idea, personal application each day Mr. Corabi will in addition, ask you to write extended personal reflections from time to time

Physical Education Syllabus

Course Information: Physical Education follows the National Academic Standards in Physical Education. The standards are listed on our website.

*****Primary Areas of Focus***** Additional areas of focus 1) Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing 1) Competency in a variety of motor skills, movement patterns, level of physical activity and fitness. knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. 2) Value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction. 2) Responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

GRADING

Class participation = 40% Fitness tests = 30% Written assignments = 20% Student run activities and 10 points per day Written assignments in quick homework when 4 points include preparation HEALTH do not count applicable = 10% 6 points participation

NOTE: The new grading system has standard categories and weight % that teachers cannot manipulate yet. For Health: You will notice the categories above do not match the categories in the grade system. A breakdown is posted in the classroom and can be emailed at your convenience

Expectations GYM Uniform and materials: Safety of you and your stuff: Come on time and get ready quickly Sneakers: It is recommended that It is STRONGLY advised to purchase an older pair of sneakers is kept in a lock for your gym locker and to Be prepared in proper “gym” clothes school secure valuables. Personal items left in locker room at risk of owner PARTICIPATE!!!!!!! Purple, black, gray t-shirt or sports shirt preferably one that is from our Follow all expectations, rules and Improve personal physical fitness test school policies of the class and school scores throughout the year You may purchase “Knights” shirts Use common sense when participating Try all activities at personal desired level from Mr. Corabi if a specific rule was not given concerning conduct Follow all directions No tank tops please Avoid wearing jewelry and other Always HELP others do better… Black or gray bottoms. accessories that can get broken or Shorts, leggings, sweatpants, etc. harm you during participation No jeans/khakis/skirts. Make sure they are not see through In the event of an injury, stop play and

notify teacher right away Please also have notebook folder

**** You must participate with the instructed activities at a level appropriate for you. Legitimate medical conditions will be excused with a note from a physician or school nurse. All other excuses for not participating have the same response from me…

Lori DeFields 215-281-2603 (telephone) Principal 215-281-2674 (fax) ”do what you can and do the best you can”. Points will be deducted when not participating via observation or at appropriate level. .