Ryan Irmer Physical Education 7 510 656-4000 ext. 48344 email

Mr. Irmer's P.E. Webpage

Ryan Irmer’s Classroom
At Horner Jr. High for 2008-09

7th Grade Physical Education Class

Norms and Expectations:

There are three areas that I look at closely and are extremely important to me as a teacher. They are LISTENING, ATTITUDE, and EFFORT.

LISTENING: No student can learn unless they are or become a good listener. My expectations for every student is that their eyes are on me whenever I am speaking and that they are not talking or doing anything to distract other students.

ATTITUDE: A positive attitude is what we look for each day. This means saying encouraging and constructive comments to fellow students and treating them with respect. Name calling, teasing, etc. will not be tolerated!

Another part of having a good attitude is how students' attitudes are toward the teacher. This should always be respectful and positive. Students who ask if they can assist with set up and take down of athletic equipment for each class will strengthen their daily participation grade.

EFFORT: If you try your hardest and do your best each day, you will have a great chance to succeed and improve. This means each and every different activity that we do is met with an eagerness to learn and try new things. Demonstrating a consistent work ethic with enthusiasm towards the subject will outweigh individual differences on certain results and times.

If students follow these three guidelines, they will learn new aspects of Physical Education, improve and develop sports and athletic skills, and excel in the class as a whole.


Progressive Discipline Plan

Students who do something that is inappropriate or unacceptable during my class will be dealt with immediately. Below is a list of a typical progression on matters of discipline. Depending on the severity of the offense, this progression may not always be followed as described:

If this is the first time that I have had an issue with a particular student, I will deal with the issue personally, make sure he or she understands what they did which was wrong, describe what they should have done, and make clear what consequences will result from their actions.

The second time something occurs with the same student will result in a phone call home to their parent or guardian. Parents will be notified of what happened and what is acceptable in the class as well as possible disciplinary action that comes as a result from their behavior.

A third offense will have the student sent directly the vice principal. The vice principal will do whatever she feels necessary to handle the situation an will follow the school policy on disciplinary action.

Any student who shows disregard for the rules of conduct of the school will be subject to disciplinary action. Discipline may consist of paper pickups at lunch, lunch detention, Saturday detention, removal of activity privileges, special assignments, in house suspension, or suspension from school.

Each student subject to disciplinary action will be given an opportunity to tell his/her side of the story. Every effort will be made to insure fair and just treatment for everyone, but YOU MUST ACCEPT RESPONISBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.

Horner notifies parents about serious or recurring problems. Improvement most often occurs when parents and the school work together to help students assume responsibility and develop maturity. Students may also be placed on a behavior contract. Opportunity School placement may be necessary for serious or repeated offenses.

Grading Policy
Students receive a maximum of 20 participation points per day. To receive full credit, one must demonstrate that they are listening properly while not disrupting other students. After the demonstration of the activity takes place and groups are sent out to participate in the event, students must be able to perform each activity or sport the way it was taught. Students who do something different from what was clearly explained and demonstrated will have points taken off their participation grade.
In the same fashion, students who demonstrate a positive attitude toward their students and teacher will receive full credit for the “attitude” part of their daily grade. Students who do the opposite, in any fashion, will lose their daily “attitude points”.
Finally student who exhibit an effort level in which they are trying their hardest and doing their absolute best in whatever activity we are performing will receive full daily credit for their “effort points”. Coasting, being lazy, not being willing to try new things, etc. will result in these points being taken away.
A typical 5 day week results in a total of 100 points possible each week. Periodically we will have quizzes or timed runs that will also be graded and added to the weekly point total. Extra credit or make up will be added to points that have been lost or missed during the week. The grading scale is as follows:
Percentage Grade
90%-100% A
80%-89.9% B
70%-79.9% C
60%-69.9% D
59.9% or below F

Make up/Extra Credit Policy
Students are given credit each day they participate in class. Absences, for any reason, result in that student receiving a “0” for that day. However there are a couple of ways that students can make up the missed days.
The first way to receive one day’s worth of participation points is to write a paper. Each page (double-spaced, 12 point font) is worth one day’s credit for participation. Papers must be in the student’s own words and plagiarism is not acceptable. Students may write about any current sports, health, athletics, or nutrition topic that they desire. They may use the internet to help them as well. Paper topics may come from any article found in the paper, any story or athletic event witnessed in person or on television. Write about what you saw, how it may relate to what we have done in class, what you liked/ disliked about it, etc.
The second way to receive one days worth of “Make up/ extra credit” is to attend one of our school’s sporting events and support your fellow classmates. To receive full credit you must stay and cheer for your school for the entire game. If you cannot attend the entire game you will receive “half credit”. Please make sure you have your school ID and observe all the school rules and guidelines on proper behavior when you attend these games. You will sign your name, period you have me in class, and time you entered and exited to receive credit. If you are in the game and a member of the school’s team, you will also receive extra credit. Below you will find a schedule of all the home games played for this upcoming school year:
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE 2008-09
(B Game starts @ 2:30 and A Game starts @ 3:30)

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 2008
9/30 Thornton @ Horner
10/2 Walters @ Horner
10/14 Newark @ Horner
10/16 Centerville @ Horner
10/28 Hopkins @ Horner

BOYS BASKETBALL
12/4 Walters @ Horner
12/11 Newark @ Horner
12/16 Centerville @ Horner
1/13 Hopkins @ Horner
1/27 Thornton @ Horner

GIRLS BASKETBALL

2/24 Newark @ Horner
2/26 Centerville @ Horner
3/12 Hopkins @ Horner
3/24 Thornton @ Horner
3/26 Walters @ Horner

BOYS VOLLEYBALL 2009
4/28 Centerville @ Horner
5/12 Hopkins @ Horner
5/21 Thornton @ Horner
5/28 Walters @ Horner

Physical Education Attire

One of the nice things about junior high is being able to dress out for your P.E. class. There are no showers so remember to take your clothes home to wash, often! You will dress out everyday. You will have your own locker and take care of your own clothes, lock, etc. Be sure to use your lock to secure your clothes! You can purchase P.E. clothes at Horner anytime during the year. All clothes will be marked during the first week of school with your first and last name. You will need a good pair of tennis shoes that tie( no vans) and any color of clean socks. Sweats may be used during cold weather and should be white or light gray and will also be marked with your name. Clothing prices are as follows:

Blue shorts - $15
Gray shirt - $15
Sweatshirt - $15
Sweatpant - $15
Horner Logo Backpack - $5
Lock - $5
Heart Monitor strap - $5
(Sweats and strap are optional and locks may be brought from home. Please no key locks.)

MAZE DAYS: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 9am-7th grade 1pm-8th grade

LOCKS & LOCKERS

All students need a combination lock to use daily in the locker room. Please NO KEY LOCKS. Master locks will be available for sale ($5) at Horner, or you may bring your own combination lock. STUDENTS ARE REMINDED TO LOCK UP ALL YOUR BELONGINGS WHEN IN PE AND TO SECURE YOUR LOCK WHEN YOU LEAVE. Detention may be assigned for unlocked locks that present a problem. Please be advised that according to the Horner Assignment Book there are to be no spray cans or glass bottles at school. Sunscreen is advised for daily use as are wide brimmed, district approved hats. Deodorant should be of the roll-on type.


LOANERS

Loaners are available in the locker room office on a limited basis for students who forget their clothes. Parents will be notified the first time that loaners are borrowed.(notice is sent home to be signed or phone call is made) The second and third time results in a lunch detention and the fourth and successive times after will result in Saturday detention. Students are not allowed to borrow clothes from other students or Saturday detention is assigned. Parents are notified by the Vice Principal for lunch and Saturday detentions.