Pilates
Syllabus
Diana LaCour
Teacher Emails:
Grading/Class Policies:
Grades will be determined in a point system. 90% of total grade is participation/dressing out along with attndance, 10% of total grade is social behavior. Total points earned divided by total possible points. Students will start each week with 100 points and be deducted by no dress (10pts a day) and non-participation (10 pts a day; 20 points a day are social/behavior and will be deducted if necessary).
Excused - No-dress must be accompanied by a written, dated, and signed note from either a parent (2 per nine weeks), or a signed doctors note.
(Medical problems, asthma, etc. inhaler, or any medical condition must be reported!)
After 3 absences (excused or not) a one page paper must be written on health or fitness topic for every day missed (due the week of absence, or if on Friday the following return to school day).
No Electronic devices allowed in class (includes: phone/headphones/Airpods etc)
Attendance:
New attendance plan (approved by the RRPS Board on 7/31/23). Students cannot miss more than 14 days of any class and still receive credit. If they miss 15 or more days, they will not receive credit for the class UNLESS they attend night school, etc.
Objectives:
The student will be competent in many movement forms.
The student will understand how and why one moves in a variety of situations and will use this information to enhance his or her own skills.
The student will achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
The student will exhibit a physical active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression.
The student will demonstrate responsible personal behavior while participating in movement activities.
The student will demonstrate responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities and understand the importance of respect for others.
Class Expectations and Requirements:
Students must be in the gym prior to the bell
Students must lock all their belongings in ONLY their assigned locker with their own combination lock.
CELL PHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS
The Physical Education Department will NOT accept responsibility for lost items.
All Non-suits are expected to comply with the classroom rules or will receive further disciplinary action.
Pilates Materials:
Mat (have ones students can borrow if they like), appropriate dress
Clothing worn to school cannot be worn for dress out credit