EXPECTATIONS OF LIBERTY ATHLETES

The administration, teachers, and coaching staff expect the following from all of our student athletes.

1. Be a good person. Be honest,responsible, and be respectful.



2. Be a good student. Pass all classes with a C or better.



3. Be a good son/daughter. Your problems with parents limit your chances to be on a team.



4. Be a dedicated athlete. Attend all practices and games. Work at your highest skill level.

5. Be a respectful person toward everyone. Accept the decisions of your parents, teachers, coaches, and officials. Treat your teammates, opponents and spectators with respect at all times. Play fair.

o.l.s. (me)

I earned my high school diploma from Beloit Memorial High, in Beloit, Wisconsin 1969; bachelors degree from LaCrosse State University (U.W. LaCrosse) in LaCrosse, Wisconsin 1973, and my masters from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona 1976. I began my teaching career in the Phoenix Union High School District in September of 1973. There I taught health, physical education classes, and special education. I retired from the Phoenix Union High School District in May of 2003.

I have been the physical education instructor at Liberty Charter School since August of 2004. I teach four classes four days a week. I see nearly every LTCS student for one hour of instruction during each week of the school year (350-480 students). The following is a list of the tasks performed during the school year.

Each student receives mid term and quarter grades (eight marking periods).
Homework is assigned and evaluated for grades 4-8.
Student plan for success is developed and implemented.
Lessons are planned weekly.
Physical skills evaluations/assessments are done for all students.
Presidential physical fitness program is adapted and modified for students each semester.
Letters are sent to parents/guardians.
Phone calls or visits with parents/guardians.
In-services are attended.
New activities are added each semester.
Classes use areas that are available when conflicts prevent use of our facilities.
Adjust class schedule to meet all classes as needed or requested.
Acquire equipment or materials form community on loan or free gratis.
Substitute educator as needed in emergencies.




Sincerely,




Osborn L. Shackelford (Coach Shack)

ARIZONA’S
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
EDUCATION STANDARDS
(ALIGNED WITTH NATIONAL STANDARDS)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SRANDATDS RATIONAL

A wealth of information has been accumulated to point to the importance of physical activity in promoting health and wellness. Evidence also indicates that habits (lifestyles) established in youth are likely to influence adult lifestyles and associated health and wellness. Physical activity, a primary risk factor for many chronic health conditions is an integral part of comprehensive school health education but also must be promoted as an important educational goal. Meeting physical activity standards includes both promotion of physical activity among youth and promotion of lifelong physical activity that will enhance workplace skills, fitness, and wellness associates with quality of life. Achieving lifetime physical activity standards result in learning real life skills. Higher order skills include decision-making and problem solving required to become informed, lifetime physical activity consumers.

STANDARD 1
Students demonstrate proficiency and the achievement of higher order cognitive skills necessary to enhance motor skills.

STANDARD 2
Students comprehend basic physical activity principles and concepts that enable them, to make decisions, solve problems, and become self-directed lifelong learners who are informed physical activity consumers.

STANDARD 3
Students exhibit a physically active lifestyle.

STANDARD 4
Students achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

STANDARD 5
Students develop self-initiated behaviors that promote effective personal and social interactions in physical activity settings.

STANDARD 6
Students demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.

STANDARD 7
Students develop behavioral skills (self-management skills) essential to maintaining a physical active lifestyle.

phys ed plan for success

LIBERTY TRADITIONAL
CHARTER SCHOOL

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
THE RULE:
THE EDUCATOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO TEACH.
THE STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEARN.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

EACH STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES AT THEIR HIGHEST SKILL LEVEL.
GRADING WILL BE PASS/FAIL FOR K-3; AND A-F FOR GRADES 4-8 (92%-100, 83%-91, 74%-82, 65%-73,64%-0). ALL GRADES WILL BE BASED ON INDIVUAL ATTENDANCE, COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATION. TO PARTICIPATE, ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE ON SECURELY LACED ATHLETIC SHOES (SNEAKERS)
THE STUDENTS MAY WEAR A SCHOOL SHIRT OR A T-SHIRT
FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS.
FEMALES SHOULD HAVE ON SHORTS/PANTS FOR
PHYS. ED. CLASS. (SKIRTS/DRESSES, AND SAGGING SHORTS/PANTS ARE NOT SAFE FOR ACTIVITIES.)

STUDENTS MUST WRITE A ONE PAGE REPORT FOR EACH DAY ABSENT.  SUBJECT CAN BE HEALTH, SPORTS, FITNESS, OR DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE REASON FOR ABSENCE.

STUDENTS WILL OBEY ALL SCHOOL, CLASSROOM, AND SAFETY RULES.
ALL STUDENTS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS MUST HAVE A COPY FROM THEIR DOCTOR OF THEIR LIMITATIONS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE AND WITH THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR.
STUDENTS DISRUPTING THE LEARNING/TEACHING PROCESS;NOT WEARING ATHLETIC SHOES; OR INAPPROAITAELY DRESSED:
WILL WALK THE PERIMETER OF OUR ASSIGNED AREA.
G. STUDENTS WORKING AT THEIR HIGHEST SKILL LEVEL WITH PERFECT
ATTENDANCE, AND GOOD CHARACTER TRAITS MAY EARN A
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT.

WE CAN HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE SCHOOL YEAR IF WE ALL DO OUR PARTS.

PARENT/GUARDIAN______________________DATE________PH#___________

STUDENT________________________________DATE________

GRADE____________ INSTRUCTOR______________________

LIBERTY TRADITIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL 602-442-5276 (OLS)

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physical education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Physical activity and the opportunity to benefit from a health-related fitness education program are important to the well-being of all people, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, physical competence, or having particular disabilities. The concept of inclusion provides students with positive relationships through their interactions and team building.

Regular moderate physical activity results in many health benefits for everyone. Persons that stay physically active decrease the risks of disease that cause morality and morbidity. Physical activity among adolescents is consistently related to higher levels of self-esteem and self-concept, and will lower levels of anxiety and stress.



Physical activity:
Makes the heart pump more strongly;
Help lower blood pressure and resting heart rate;
Reduce the risks of heart disease;
Strengthen bones and muscles;
Gives you more energy to do school work, daily chores, and play;
Help maintain a healthy body weight;
Reduce stress.


The goal of this physical education program is to help all students enjoy and learn about physical activities and how they relate to all of their academic subjects.

equipment form

My child has permission to participate in athletics at Liberty Charter School. He/she will return all issued equipment in good condition, or pay for a replacement for each item damaged or lost.

There is no athletic bus. I will pick up or make arrangements for my child after practices and games.


PARENT_________________________________________ DATE_________________


STUDENT________________________________________ DATE_________________


PHONE #___________________________________



SPORT______________________________________




"EAGLES FLY TO A HIGHER POWER."

parent permission slip

My child has permission to participate in athletics at Liberty Charter School.
After making the team, I will pay any athletic fees in a timely manner.

SPORT______________________________________ .


There is no athletic bus. I will pick up or make arrangements for my child after practices and games.




PARENT_________________________________________ DATE_________________


STUDENT________________________________________ DATE_________________


PHONE #___________________________________








"EAGLES FLY TO A HIGHER POWER."