Palos Verdes High School
Ms. Mastan
Fall 2017
Palos Verdes High School
P.E. Dance Syllabus
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Course Description
Over the course of the year, students will be taught a variety of dance styles. Within these units, we will be covering proper technique, style, artistic expression, history, dance vocabulary, and musical elements as they relate to dance.
Semester at a Glance
During the fall semester, P.E. Dance will include units on jazz, hip-hop, tap, and ballet. Spring units will include modern, world dance, theatre dance, conditioning for dance, and choreography. In addition, units on sport will also be explored to meet the P.E. essential standards and health lessons to meet the health standards.
*Corrections on alignment and technique will be made verbally, and with the student’s permission, alignment will be adjusted by the teacher. It is my policy to always let the student know before I make a physical correction. It is necessary in dance to make these physical corrections to learn correct body placement.
Assignments and Quizzes
Each semester students are required to write a critique of a live dance performance. Information regarding local performances will be posted in the classroom. Students are not limited to viewing the performances on the list, these are just suggestions. Journal assignments to supplement the curriculum will be given and are turned in on Edmodo. In addition, to the critique, students will be tested on topics covered in class and also have performance quizzes. On lecture days, please bring a notebook and pen to class.
Lockers
Physical education students are required to store their belongings in the girls locker room in locked lockers during class time.
Dress Code
Girls
* P.E. Dance tank top or t-shirt
*Black jazz pants, black leggings, or black spandex shorts (No loose fitting shorts will be accepted and they must be long enough to provide full coverage during class activities.)
Boys
* P.E. Dance tank top or t-shirt
* Black jazz pants or sweat pants
*No baggy clothes will be accepted. During the winter months, warm-ups will be allowed
Classroom
No street shoes are allowed on the dance floor. When walking from the locker to the classroom, students should where street shoes and change into dance shoes in the classroom.
No food or drink is allowed in the classroom. Water only. Students may bring water bottles into class.
Hair
Hair should be tied back securely off of face and neck. A bun, ponytail, or ½ up and ½ down for short hair are acceptable.
Jewelry
No jewelry is to be worn to class. Stud earrings are the only exception.
Shoes
The appropriate shoes for each style of dance are required. Ballet, jazz and tap shoes should be sufficient. Students will have advance notice of when units will be changing and what shoes to bring. No socks will be worn to dance in, unless under the discretion of the teacher.
Grading
Class Participation50%
(Proper dress, being on time, full attention and participation of classroom activities.)
Written Assignments and Tests25%
Performance Quizzes25%
Points May Be Deducted For:
1. Non- Participation (-3)
2. Non-dress (-5)
5th unexcused non-dress will result in an “F” for the quarter
3. Partial Dress (Including no shoes) (-2)
4. No Notebook on lecture days (-1)
5. Gum (-1)
6.Hair Down (-1)
*Students that sit out due to non-dress or non-participation will be expected to complete an in class assignment.
**Points are earned with class attendance and participation. If you do not attend class, no points can be earned for the days missed. These points can be made up through make up assignments.
Injury and Illness
If a student has a medical excuse, they must still dress. Only the school nurse can excuse students from dressing. Students may only be excused from class if they have a doctor’s note or note from the school nurse. Notes from parents will not be accepted. Notes must be shown first to the school nurse in order for the student to be excused. Should students have to sit out of class, they will be given a written project. If a student’s illness or injury lasts more than a week, they will be given an alternative project to be decided by the teacher. If a student cannot participate in class, they will be given a written assignment to be completed by the end of class. If the assignment is not complete, the dancer will also lose their participation points. Any injury or illness should be communicated to the teacher at the beginning of the class
Tardy
The Palos Verdes High School policy on tardiness will be followed. Tardiness can result in the lowering of the citizenship grade.
Teacher-Student Communication
Information regarding assignments and performances will be communicated in class, on edmodo, and on pvhs.com.
Video, Picture and Social Media Release
At certain times of the year, pictures and/or videos may be taken of this class.
By signing this syllabus, you are agreeing to have these pictures taken and used for various educational and media purposes.
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Rules of the Dance Room and Ms. Mastan’s Class
1. No gum, food or drink in the classroom.
2. No cell phones in the classroom.
3. Use your P.E. locker to store your belongings, do not bring your backpacks, dance bags, etc. into the classroom.
4. Be on time. Students will have 5 minutes at the beginning of the period to change and 10 minutes at the end of the class to change.
5. No unnecessary talking.
6. Be respectful of our classmates and the dance room.
7. If you have an injury or illness that will hinder your class participation, notify Ms. Mastan at the beginning of the period.
8. No street shoes on the dance floor.
Class Expectations
1. Be on time.
2. Be ready to dance when you walk into the classroom.
3. No talking.
4. Work to your potential.
5. Be dressed in proper dance attire, including appropriate shoes.Dancers should be dressed with their hair up before entering the classroom.
6. Turn in assignments on time.
7. Be respectful of your classmates, teacher, and dance room.
- If you have an injury, notify Ms. Mastan immediately.
- Take corrections and apply them each class.
10. Have an open mind to new styles of dance you are not familiar with.
- Keep the dance room clean.
- Meet for second attendance at the end of the period. If you do not show up for second attendance, you will receive a cut.
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I have read and discussed the course syllabus and class expectations with my parents.
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P.E. Dance Uniform
Uniform shirts are $15 each. Please make checks payable to PVHS-ASB.
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