About Coach Gourley:

I am from Lake Jackson, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station.  This is my second year in education and coaching.  Please feel free to contact me if you have a question or concern about your student or athlete.

Contact Information
Conference Period: 2:30pm - 3:20pm
Email: gourleyj@chapelhillisd.org

Also, check out my other webpages for Basketball and Volleyball!

Course Descriptions

MATH                                 All Year

8th Grade Mathematics includes the following objectives: 1) Concepts and skills associated with the understanding of numbers and the place-value system 2) Operations on numbers, their properties, and their uses 3) Experience in solving problems by selecting and matching strategies to given situations 4) Investigation of the properties and relationships of geometric figures using measurement concepts and skills 5) The use of probability and statistics to collect and interpret data 6) Concepts involved in the analysis and graphing of relations and functions.

ATHLETICS                        All Year

This course focuses on acquiring kinesthetic sports skills. A physical exam must be completed by a physician prior to participating in the 7th grade athletic program. This course requires students to participate in rigorous physical conditioning as an integral part of the course. Students will have the opportunity to participate in competitive teams. Seventh grade girls will participate in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Seventh grade boys will participate in football, basketball, and track and field.

In addition, there are responsibilities for both the athlete and the parent. For the athlete, he or she must pass his or her classes every six week. The athlete must follow school rules and act responsibly in school and at all athletic functions. For the parent, responsibilities include picking up students on time after every practice and game. Athletics is not a required course, it is a privilege. Athletes may lose the privilege of participation in athletics if guidelines and expectations are not met. Rules must be followed or there will be consequences. The goals of athletics include character building, teamwork and friendship development.