SURVIVOR: GRIFFIN PRIDE (TEAMWORK & TRUST)

• BADMINTON

• TABLE TENNIS (PING-PONG)

• BOWLING

• GLADIATOR GAMES

• SPEEDBALL & SPEED-A-WAY

• CIRCUS GAMES: JUGGLING & MORE

• FITNESS WELLNESS PPROGRAM (PLAN)

• MULTICULTURAL, FOLK & HIP-HOP DANCING

• ORIENTEERING, HIKING & CAMPING

• PICKLE BALL

• GAMETERVENTIONS: CREATING AN ORIGINAL GAME PROJECT

• COUNTRY WESTERN LINE DANCING

• ARCHERY

• DETAILED DAY-BY-DAY CALENDAR

• How do I check grades on-line?
• What do the grading symbols mean?
• When will grades be made available on-line?
• How often will grades be updated?
• How will notification of grades take place?
• What if my student(s) feels there is a problem with agrade seen on-line?

NOTE: All OF THESE QUESTIONS & MORE CAN BE ASNWERED BY SEEING THE GRADES SECTION.

Academics is a big part of any student’s life. Alone, students often succeed, but with the assistance of teachers and families working together, students can achieve anything.

There are four essential ingredients to building a healthy, open commuincation between school and families. These ingredients are the four P's: POSITIVE, PERSONALIZED, PROACTIVE, AND PARTNERSHIP.

My objective with communication is to do meet the following:

• MAKE POSITIVE PHONE CALLS AND/OR EMAILS
• CREATE BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
• MAINTAIN CLASS WEBSITE
• SEND EMAIL UPDATES

Should there ever come a time when you have a question, comment, and/or concern, please do not hesitate to call (408-867-3042 x303) or email me; please also follow the protocols below, and in the school handbook & directory. I welcome all feedback, good or bad, because it only makes me a better teacher for my students.

1. Parents/Guardians should discuss the issue with their student(s).
2. The student should talk to the teacher first.
3. Then the parents/guardians contact the teacher.
4. Parents/Guardians request a meeting with the teacher.

I will ALWAYS follow this protocol when responding to a parent/guardian:

1. Respond to the parent/guardian within 24 hours if they contact the teacher.
2. Suggest to the parent/guardian that the teacher will work first with the student(s) to solve concerns.
3. Determine if the assistance of a counselor and/or administrator is needed; let that person know there is an issue.

Above all, my goal is to communicate in the most positive & upfront way not only to my students, but their parents/guardians as well.

MAKE-UPS: When student(s) are absent, and it is excused, they may complete a make-up assignment via my website to turn in for participation/attendancecredit. These assignments should take no longer than 10-15 minutes. One make-up assignment per day absent.

If you are gone for three days or more in a row, there are make-up assignments that can be done that will cover all days gone, rather than one for each day. Or, if you are gone for an extra long period of time, come and talk to me to discuss a plan of action.

NOTE: EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING: BEING SICK, DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT, OR FAMILY EMERGENCY.

EXTRA CREDIT: Learning that extends beyond the standards can be enriching and stimulating for students, but can only be offered once all assignments are completed. My requirement is that all regularly assigned work must be completed first before any extra credit is attempted.

Anytime a parent wishes their child to be excused from participating in physical education class due to illness or injury, a note is required. When excused from physical education class the student is required to dress out, unless there are limitations.

NOTE: Failure to dress out will result in the same consequence as a non-suit.

3 DAYS OR LESS: send a note to school (or email) with your student(s) containing the following information:

• LIST THE ILLNESS AND/OR INJURY
• STATE HOW MANY DAYS (UP TO 3) YOUR STUDENT(S) IS TO BE EXCUSED
• SIGNED & DATED BY A PARENT/GUARDIANsigned

NOTE: IF NEEDED, BLANK ILLNESS-INJURY FORM CAN BE FOUND IN THE BEGINNING & YEARLY FORMS SECTION. ALSO, CONTINUALLY BRINGING IN A NOTE FROM A PARENT/GUARDIAN IS NOT PERMITTED...SEE BELOW.

MORE THAN 3 DAYS: The Phsyical Education Department, Redwood Middle School, and the District requires (see school handbook & directory) a DOCTOR'S NOTE if a student(s) is to be excused from physical education for more than (3) consecutive days. Send this note to school (or fax (408) 867-3195; please make sure it is placed in my office box) with your student(s) containing the following:

• REASON FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS
• EXTENT OF RESTRICTION OF CLASS ACTIVITIES (WHAT CAN & CANNOT BE DONE)
• DATE OF DOCTOR'S RELEASE
• SIGNED AND DATED BY A DOCTOR

INJURY ASSIGNMENT: If your student(s) is completely unable to participate in any class activities, an alternative injury assignment (see MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS) will be given that will pertain to the current unit as well as gain better knowledge & understanding of their injury to prevent it from happening again. Beyond this, your student(s) will still remain a participant in the class while recovering, in the role of a teacher's assistant.

• sweatshirt & sweatpants
• water bottle
• sun screen
• inhaler (asthma) & other medical needs
• deodorant
• hat (when outside)

NOTE: WHAT BETTER WAY TO PREPARE FOR ANY TYPE OF WEATHER THAN BY WEARING REDWOOD GEAR. NOT ONLY IS IT FASHIONABLE, BUT YOU HELP SUPPORT THE AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM.

Within the first week of school, your student(s) will be given the following:

• THREE-PRONG FOLDER (SPORTFOLIO)
• SPIRAL NOTEBOOK (SKITFOLIO)

These two items will become your student(s) documentation of their journey through my physical education class. The Sportfolio will be where your student(s) keeps ALL papers printed and/or handed out, returned, and written on in class. The Skitfolio is made-up of various notes on skill concepts & fitness exercises broken down into their simplier parts, which will then become a resource for various units, activities, and assignments through out the year and beyond.

Should a student loose either of these two items, they are required to replace it on their own as well as replace all of the handouts, notes, and information lost. A majority of them can be downloaded via my website and the Physical Education Department website.

NOTE: PLEASE REVIEW THE SET-UP & RESPONSIBILTY OF BOTH THE SPORTFOLIO & SKITFOLOIO.

• wearing the required and appropriate uniform assigned by the Physical Education Department & Redwood
• Any necessary materials for that day's activities
  
• NOT WEARING ANY WATCHES AND/OR JEWELRY that could cause injury to you and/or other student(s)
  

• NAME OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
• WHETHER YOU ARE DRESSING OUT OR NOT
• WHERE TO MEET
• IF YOU NEED TO BRING ANYTHING
• WHAT IS GOING ON IN CLASS FOR THAT DAY

NOTE: IF YOU CANNOT WAIT TO FIND OUT ABOUT FUTURE DAYS EVENTS, CHECK OUT THE LINK, IN THE RIGHT-HAND MENU, TO THE DAILY & WEEKLY SCHEDULE BOARD.