Casteel High School

The Successful Student’s Guide and Syllabus for Cross Country Leadership Academy

2023-2024

Welcome to the Cross Country Leadership Academy. This course is recommended but not required for athletes participating in the Casteel High School Cross Country program. Students enrolled in this course receive PE credit.  The purpose of this class is to provide the physical and intellectual characteristics needed to be successful at the high school and post-secondary level.

Instructors: Todd Daniels, Meyson Tyler, Heather Fitz-Gustafson, and Becky Mayhew

E-mail: daniels.todd@cusd80.com

Web Site: https://www.cusd80.com/Domain/6910

Room:  A19                                                                             

Official Course Description: 

This course is recommended but not required for athletes participating on an official school team. Enrollment will be open to all students participating on the school team.  Counts as 1 PE credit.

Strength and Skills Training Component:

Our strength program helps build muscle, stability, and mobility through a sport specific program.  This has been very successful in helping us prevent injuries and recover more quickly.  Of course it also helps us improve as we are able to run more efficiently to improve running economy.  Our goal is to have the best strength and conditioning program in the state. 

Classwork/Homework: You may be assigned a variety of work, including reading assignments, training log, food and sleep tracking and film viewing.  When not completed in class, classwork becomes homework.  Unless otherwise notified, homework is due at the beginning of the next class period.

Not every assignment will be collected or graded.  It is in your best interest to complete every assignment on time to assure you’re in class activities are meaningful.  (The goal is to understand the sport of cross country and how to improve and prevent injuries, and to build strength and show improvement) With us, communication is essential, so please talk to us if you are having difficulty completing the class assignments or have anything we should know about.

Student Expectations:

1.      Respect the rights and property of others

2.      Follow directions

3.      Be prepared for class when class begins – dressed out in Casteel PE uniform or Casteel XC shirt and running shorts/tights

4.      No cell phones, headphones, make-up, food, drink (except water), or gum in the activity area

5.      Keep your locker and locker room clean

6.      Students must have the official Casteel High PE uniform or proper cross country attire

7.      Abide by the rules of the CCHS handbook at all times during class

***Any offense outlined in the student handbook, supersedes these classroom consequences***

GRADING POLICY

1. Participation Points – each day of Cross Country Academy is worth 20 points. In order to receive full credit (100%) you must:

1. 1. Come to class on time with a positive attitude ready to participate
   2. Dress out completely (CCHS PE shirt, tights/shorts, and proper running shoes, GPS RUNNING WATCH, or phone with STRAVA app is necessary equipment!)
   3. Participate to the best of your ability in the class activities the entire class period
   4. Complete your training log for the day
2. Written Work – training log, assignments, quizzes and tests
3. Absences/Make-up – If you have an EXCUSED absence, see your PE teacher for a make-up assignment/workout. If you do not turn in make-up work, you will lose points for ANY absence.

Grades will be calculated from the student’s participation, training log, and final exam.  Grades are based on cumulative points per semester and calculated into a percentage.

Letter grades are based on the following percentages:        

90% - 100% = A      80% - 89% = B     70% - 79% =  C   60% - 69% =  D     59% & below   =  F

Semester grades are calculated as follows:

First Quarter and Second Quarter = 80%     Final Exam = 20%

**Parents will have access their child’s grades online through Infinite Campus. You will be receiving information on how to log in.

Attendance and Makeup Work Standards:

Absences are limited to 10 class periods per semester (CCHS policy) Credit may be lost at the discretion of the instructor if absences exceed this number. All absences should be reported prior to class. The student will be expected to make up an assessment/assignment within ONE WEEK of their return to class. Failure to make up the assessment/assignment in this time will result in a grade of zero.

Students are expected to attend class every day. In the event of an EXCUSED absence, it is the responsibility of the STUDENT to seek make-up work, INCLUDING any assessments. If a student is absent on the day anything is due, that assignment is due the next day the student is in attendance.  Any work assigned in a student’s absence will be due following the number of days missed. Without proper notification, any assignment not turned in on time is considered late and has a 20% credit penalty.

Tardy Policy

If you are not in class, you cannot learn the material. When workouts are not completed as directed, improvement will not happen. Therefore, the following tardy policy will be enforced.

1. On the first tardy you will be reminded of the tardy policy and do 5 burpees for each minute late.

2. On the second tardy you will get a lunch detention referral and a parent contact

3. On the third tardy you will receive a referral, a parent phone call and you will receive 3 days lunch detention with escalating consequences on a case by case basis at instructors discretion

Hall Pass

Students are expected to be in class.  In the event a student needs to use the facilities, the student must have teacher permission to leave class.  Only one student may be out of the class at any given time. 

Food/Drink Policy

Neither food nor drink is allowed in the classroom with the exception of clear water in a clear closable container.  It is suggested that students bring a breakfast with protein after their workout and always have a water bottle so you can hydrate. 

No gum is allowed on campus

Cross Country Academy

2023-2024

Syllabus Acknowledgement

Please sign and initial this form as noted, return to Coach Daniels by July 26, 2023.

*I have read the above policies, rules, and procedures and understand the information on the above pages. I agree to follow all of the rules and procedures listed.*

__________________________Hour______            ____________________________________

Student’s Printed Name                                             Student’s Signature

____________________________________            ____________________________________

Guardian’s Printed Name                                           Guardian’s Signature

                                                                                              Student’s initials     Guardian’s initials

I understand the attendance policy, and realize that

it is the responsibility of the student to seek out make up     ___________              __________

work and complete the assignments and make up tests

and quizzes in the time specified in the syllabus.

I understand that this course requires homework.                ___________              __________

Please contact Coach Daniels with any questions or concerns at daniels.todd@cusd80.com

Parent/ Guardian Contact Information and Preferences

Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________

Daytime Phone: ___________________________ Home Phone: ____________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Home Phone: ___________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________

Please contact me about my son/daughter’s grades and behavior by ____ Phone ____ Email.

Questions or comments:

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