Course Catalog Details

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Teacher approval and through audition. Must maintain a “B” average to remain in this class. A student will be dropped at the semester if a “B” average is not maintained
Credit: 1/2 per Semester

Students are to participate in the dance performance.

Students who are exempted from PE for any reason (ex. Band, Sports) may not register for this class due to the sequential nature of curriculum.

This is a semester class for experienced dancers that build on the fundamental activities and information provided in Dance Technique (Dance I). This class will engage the students in the development of more technical skills of dance, choreography, staging, and cultural appreciation. This is a performance based class that will allow the students to take what they have learned throughout the year and apply the experience through a dance performance in March which will be part of their grade. The class will also focus on fitness two days a week doing group fitness based exercise formats.
 

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Must maintain a “B” average to remain in this class. A student will be dropped at the semester if a “B” average is not maintained
Credit: 1/2 per Semester

Students who are exempted from PE for any reason (ex. Band, Sports) may not register for this class due to the sequential nature of curriculum.

This class will be offered Zero Hour. Transportation will not be provided.

This is a semester class offered both first and second semester. This course engages students in basic dance education and appreciation of dance as a physical activity, art form, and lifetime activity. Students will be introduced to jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and tap techniques, social dances, and musical theater. Students will learn different choreographed dances using the different dance skills studied. The class will also focus on fitness two days a week doing group fitness based exercise formats.
 

Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Teacher approval in order to enroll and must have an extensive background in dance and choreography skills.
Credit: 1/2 per Semester

This class does not take the place of the students regular dance class.

Students who are exempted from PE for any reason (ex. Band, Sports) may not register for this class due to the sequential nature of curriculum.

The dance technique teacher assistant program allows Sycamore High School seniors to assist in Sycamore High School Dance Technique classes for one class period during the school day. Activities vary widely but may include, assisting with lessons, creating/teaching lessons, and choreographing dances.
 

Level: 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 1
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1/2

Taken in the sophomore year, this health education class is designed to aid a student to understand the facts, concepts, responsibilities, and consequences of poor decision making and generalizations of mental health, personal health, social health, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, drug/alcohol/tobacco use in our society, and human sexuality and life styles. Students will be receiving training in Community CPR and standard First Aid to help aid on responding to emergencies on job related or normal activities.
 

Level: 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Must maintain a “B” average to remain in this class. A student will be dropped at the semester if a “B” average is not maintained
Credit: 1/2 per Semester

Students who are exempted from PE for any reason (ex. Band, Sports) may not register for this class due to the sequential nature of curriculum.

This class may be offered Zero Hour. Transportation will not be provided.

Mind Body Fitness offers new and exciting ways to learn about your fitness while increasing it! Students will take part in group fitness formats like, but not limited to, Pilates, Step, ZUMBA, Strength (with body bars, dumbbells, exercise bands, etc), Yoga, TABATA, etc. Mind Body Fitness emphasizes knowledge of the five health-related fitness components of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition while participating in daily group fitness based classes. Students study Yoga twice a week and focus on the founding principles of breath and posture and create a Yoga Vision Project.
 

Level: 11,12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Have passed two years of PE
Credit: 1

An application can be picked up from the counseling office.

If the “peer educator student” does not demonstrate success in this class, he/she may be removed from the Special Needs Peer Education program and transferred into a regular physical education class meeting that same period.

This class is an extension of the physical education curriculum. It involves junior and senior students teaching their peers in the special needs adapted physical education class. A “peer educator” will have opportunities to assist in demonstrations, lead group activities, participate with and teach one-on-one or in small groups with the adapted physical education students. Students interested in learning more about teaching and adapting physical education concepts or working with students with physical disabilities should apply. Students will be receiving credit for graduation the same as regular physical education class students. Dressing for class is required. Students must:

• Have junior or senior status to apply
• Be recommended by a Physical Education Instructor to be eligible for consideration
• Complete “Peer Educator” Application
   

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Preceding Level
Credit: 1

Student Athletes may qualify for exemption from this course; students should see their counselor for details.

The Physical Education Program is offered on a coeducational basis. This program offers an extensive program of activities for students so individual needs and interests are met.

The impetus of a federal law referred to as Title IX assisted us in organizing this program. Title IX states that students shall have equal opportunity to select courses offered with the high school setting regardless of sex.

The freshmen activities that are offered are badminton, basketball, flag football, lacrosse, physical fitness, softball, soccer, tennis, handball, and volleyball.

The sophomore class will engage in learning the five components of health-related fitness through daily activities such as, but not limited to: group workouts, team workouts, weight-bearing exercises, and group teaching.

The junior and senior students may include the units listed above plus golf, pickle-ball, physical management, recreational games, and outdoor games. Student’s grades will be determined by daily class participation, written assignments or quizzes, and skill tests.
 

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors must have maintained a "B" or higher in previous semesters of this class to re-enroll. All students must maintain a “B” or higher to remain in this class. A student will be dropped at the semester if a “B” average or higher is not maintained. 
Credit: 1/2 per Semester

This class will be offered Zero Hour. Transportation will not be provided.

Zero Hour enrollment will be based on class size if registration is high. Preference is given to 9th and 10th grade students. Seniors may not take Zero Hour.

Students who are exempted from PE for any reason (ex. Band, Sports) may not register for this class due to the sequential nature of curriculum.

Must be signed up for this class at the beginning of each school year. Cannot join this class at second semester due to curriculum design.

This semester class will provide a unique opportunity to participate in a weight room setting while working on each student’s individually designed weight program. Speed and agility training will be emphasized two days per week.
 

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Weight Training/Speed & Agility I. All students must maintain a “B” to remain in this class. A student will be dropped at the semester if a “B” average is not maintained
Credit: 1/2 per Semester

This class will be offered Zero Hour. Transportation will not be provided.

Zero Hour enrollment will be based on class size if registration is high. Preference is given to 9th and 10th grade students. Seniors may not take Zero Hour.

Students who are exempted from PE for any reason (ex. Band, Sports) may not register for this class due to the sequential nature of curriculum.

Must be signed up for this class at the beginning of each school year. Cannot join this class at second semester due to curriculum design.

This semester class will build on previous knowledge from Weight Training/Speed & Agility I. It will take a more in-depth approach to Weight Training/Speed & Agility.