MR. BRAND'S 8TH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Welcome to Mr. Brand's website for 8th Grade Physical Education at Egan
The Class
My class is aligned with the California State Content Standards for Physical Education (download PDF). For an idea of what your child will be learning in my class, please click the link and review the Standards. Students can expect to participate in various team activities that will facilitate their learning of the Content Standards. Find out more information by clicking the "Curriculum Notes" link to the left. Click the link if you would like to review the presentation from Back To School Night 2007 (please download Powerpoint slides).
Objectives
- Teach basic fundamental physical skills.
- Expose students to a variety of physical activities and sports which incorporate carry-over and "lifetime" skills.
- Stress "sportsmanship" and the ethics of fair and healthy play.
- Social integration.
- Self-awareness of the body and its fitness level.
- Provide an opportunity for ALL students of ALL skill levels to participate and improve their level of physical ability.
Grading System
Your student's overall PE/Health grade is 80% PE and 20% Health. The Physical Education portion of the overall grade is as follows:
80% Participation - Attitude - Behavior
20% Tests - Assessments - Projects
Note to Parents
I'd like to thank all parents for the continued support of their children in my Physical Education classes. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated!
Contact Me
Students and parents should feel free to contact me at 650-917-2252. I check my voicemail often, so I will attempt to get back to you in a timely manner. Email is a better way to contact me, as I check my mail many times throughout the day.