Course Syllabus for Dual, Individual, and Team Sports I & II

St. Joseph Academy

Instructor: Sherri A. Nowatzki
Office Hours: 7:30AM-3:30PM
Phone #: 904-824-0431 Ext. 315
Email: Sherri.Nowatzki@sjaweb.org
Course Objective:
The student will be able to participate with others in various individual and team sports. Upon completion of this
course, the student will:
 Be able to follow the rules and regulations of individual and team sports.
 Be able to understand the history, game strategies, and techniques of individual and team sports.
 Be able to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness for individual and team sports.
 Be able to demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior as it relates to for individual and team
sports.
 Have a better understanding that physical exercise provides the opportunity for communication, challenge,
recreation, self-expression, and sportsmanship.

Course Description:
This course is a full year high school course given to high school students at St. Joseph Academy. It will afford the
student the opportunity of meeting the graduation requirement for Physical Education with the integration of health
topics. The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choices while
maintaining a student’s fitness as it relates to team and individual sports. Classroom discussion and participation is
highly encouraged as it pertains to health and fitness topics which are an integral part of developing an
understanding of a healthy lifestyle. This course will include, but not limited to, the following sports:
 Basketball
 Volleyball
 Flag Football
 Track & Field
 Paddle Tennis
 Table Tennis
 Ultimate Frisbee
 Kickball
 Badminton
 Horseshoes
 Bocce
 Soccer
 Golf
 Handball

Course Text:
No textbook is required, but there will be handouts, supplemental research readings, and worksheets accessible on
school website: www.sjaweb.org A folder or binder is required for all students.

Dress Code:
All students must be dressed in the required physical education uniform that can be purchased at Sports Corner.

Grading Scale:
A 100-89.50
B 89-79.50
C 79-69.50
D 76-59.50
F 59-0
Anticipated Course Schedule: Please refer to our school website at www.sjaweb.org for weekly updates

1st Quarter
Week 1 Introduction History of Volleyball
Week 2 Rules of Volleyball
Week 3 Technique of Volleyball Drills of Volleyball
Week 4 Volleyball Tournament Skills Test #1
Week 5 Labor Day 9/6 Written Test #1
Week 6 History of Flag Football Rules of Flag Football
Week 7 Technique & Drills Skill Test #2
Week 8 Flag Football Tourney Written Test #2
Week 9 History of Team Techniques of Team
Handball Handball
2rd Quarter Team Handball
Week 10 Play Skill Test #3
Week 11 Tournament Written Test #3
Week 12 Basketball
Week 13 History of Basketball Rules of Basketball
Week 14 Technique of Basketball Drills of Basketball
Week 15 Basketball Tourney Skill Test #4
Week 16 Basketball Tourney Thanksgiving
Week 17 Basketball Tourney Written Test #4
Week 18 Designing Ind. Sports Student Choice
Exam Week Semester Exam Written Test #5
*Classes will be held in primarily in the gym and outside athletic fields, and occasionally in the classroom.
However the schedule is subject to change at the teacher’s discretion based on availability and weather.

**Dressing out in proper PE uniform is mandatory and can be purchased at the Sports corner. Please refer
to the SJA student handbook for details, students not properly dressed out for PE will lose points for daily
under uniform dress.

***Students not able to participate in PE class due to medical limitations must provide documentation from a
physician to the front office to be excused. Alter assignments will be issued to those not able to participate for
extended periods of time.

Grading Policy for Classroom Grading:

 Late homework accepted but will earn a reduced grade per each day late.
 Not dressing out in proper SJA physical education outfit as outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook will
result in minus of 5points each day

Participation/Uniform Dress 25%

Skills Test 25%
Written Tests 25%
Homework/Assignments 25%

 Please note: The daily schedule and assignment postings are subject to change with students being
notified in class so students must be FLEXIBLE!!!
 Assignment & grades will be posted by Tuesday of each week and can be found on the SJA website.
 Students have up to 3 days to make-up missed assignments or tests, but would prefer ASAP.
 Assignments to be completed in document sharing must follow this format:
Sherri Nowatzki, Team/Ind. Sports, G Period: Assignment (Example: Syllabus)
St. Joseph Academy Behavior Expectations
Classroom Rules:
1. Be prepared for class bringing chromebooks, textbooks, and dressing out for PE class.
2. Be on time for all classes and ready to go when the bell rings.
3. Hall passes are required for all students not in the classroom. Being excused to go the bathroom, office, etc.
permission must be granted from the teacher.
4. It is highly recommended that notes are taken daily to supplement the teacher’s lessons with via chromebook or
notebook…Those that fail to plan, plan to fail
5. All late work will be dated with the date originally due and date submitted.
6. Missed assignments, tests and excused quizzes need to be made up within 3 days of returning to school.
7. The daily schedule and assignment postings are subject to change with students being notified in class, so
students and parents must be FLEXI BLE!!!

Conduct:
1. If for some reason a student has entered the classroom and a teacher is not present, please enter and say prayer
at the bell. If an adult has not arrived after a few minutes, 2 students must report the situation to the office.
2. No student should be in the gym without a teacher being present.
3. Students will demonstrate RESPECT at all times for classmates and St. Joseph Academy faculty.
4. All students are expected to dress out in the required physical education uniform on a daily basis which consists
of (Gold SJA t-shirt, Green SJA mesh shorts, athletic socks, and athletic non-marking sneakers). Please refer to
course catalog for Parent/Student Handbook for the PE policy & dress code.
5. Students are expected to participate in daily physical activity unless they have a signed medical excuse from a
doctor. Those students who are not dressed out will be marked accordingly, but still expected to participate in
class as deemed appropriate by the teacher.
6. All students must have a Gold lock on your assigned physical education locker. All lockers must be locked
before, during, and after class. SJA is not responsible for items not appropriately locked up & secured as
instructed. Gold lock can be purchased from the SJA front office.
7. Students are accountable for their actions at all times and should demonstrate the honor code & sportsmanship
daily.
8. Students are to take pride in all their physical education facilities. Students are not allowed in locker rooms
without a teacher, coach, faculty or staff present. Defaming or vandalizing PE facilities will result in severe
honor code violation of school policy.

Behavior Expectations:
1. Students are expected to be on-time for class and quiet as the walk down the hallway to the locker rooms. Roll
call is to be taken in an orderly fashion, followed by the bell, and daily prayer. Three unexcused tardiness will
result in a written referral and detention.
2. As per school rules – unexcused absences will result in a zero for all missed work.
3. Horse playing, fighting, or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and monitored daily in the classroom,
locker rooms, hallway and gym. SJA athletic facilities are to be kept clean at all times.
4. No abusive or foul language is allowed in the gym or gum chewing.
5. No student is allowed to be in the classroom, locker rooms, or gymnasium without adult supervision. Please
notify the front office if someone is not present immediately.
6. Be responsible for locker room & gym equipment. Everyone is expected to take pride in their school and lend a
hand to put away equipment to its appropriate place before they are excused from class. Any student that
misuses the equipment may result in payment of the damaged equipment.
7. No cell phones are to be used during class. Please refer to student handbook policy.
8. All medication must be registered and kept in the front office.
9. All injuries must be reported to the teacher and an injury report filled out in the front office.
10. Any student missing class due to sports or school related activities is required to inform their teacher and turn in
assignments due prior to departure and/or make up the day’s missed work by the next day.
11. No food, drink, or gum allowed in the classroom, locker rooms, and gym during school hours.
Dear Student, Parent, and/or Guardian,

Welcome to the beginning of a new semester at St. Joseph Academy!!! I am excited to have the
opportunity to be a role model and positively shape your student’s life as their Health & Physical
Education Teacher. Parental support, communication, and flexibility are essential for a
successful education as I look forward to working with both you and your son/daughter this year.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that all students and parents check daily for schedule changes,
grades, handouts, & assignments on our school website www.sjaweb.org.

All students have been given a copy of the course syllabus, gym rules, and classroom procedures.
I highly recommend that each parent takes time to read and understand the expectations. The
student should keep a copy in the student’s folder for future reference. Please review the
syllabus and expectations each student has been given, sign below, and return this sheet to
me on or before 8/20/2014. Thank you in advance for your support and ability to work together
at SJA.

Respectfully,
Sherri A. Nowatzki
Personal Fitness Commitment to Physical Education Excellence:

I have read and understand the course syllabus, classroom procedures, PE rules, and expectations
for HOPE/Personal Fitness Class. Please read, sign and return to Coach Nowatzki by 8/20/2014.

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Student Name (Print Please) Student Signature

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Parent’s Name (Print Please) Parent Signature

HONOR CODE:
Cheating is the act of gaining unfair advantage or misrepresenting one’s knowledge. Dishonesty
demeans who we are and for what we stand. Jesus is the chief teacher and model of our school,
with honesty and integrity being the two cornerstones upon which St. Joseph Academy was
founded. By signing the honor code, I will strive to uphold those values and to help others do
the same.

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Student Signature Date