PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Daily participation in physical education provides you with opportunities to:
§ learn concepts of fitness, nutrition, sports/motor skills, and the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle.
§ improve fitness levels and maintain an acceptable level throughout the year.
§ improve sports skills in selected activities.
§ explore a wide variety of activities that will promote a lifelong level of physical fitness.
§ demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in cooperative and competitive settings.
Requirements for participation in activity class include:
A complete medical information form.
A complete and signed acknowledgment form.
Fern Bell Permission Form.
A Physical Education uniform with laced sneakers. A uniform consists of royal blue shorts (appropriate length) and a plain orange shirt with sleeves. Names will be written in permanent marker on both items. You have the option to purchase a set from Whitesburg for $20.
Students will need a combination lock. No key locks!!
Whitesburg P-8 will not be responsible for lost or stolen items in locker room!
Clothes should be washed weekly. Clothes should not be loaned to or borrowed from another student. Names will be written on uniforms for this purpose.
The following items should not be worn during activity:
1. Dangling or loop earrings, watches, hard bracelets, rings, long necklaces or anything else that can be harmful to you or your fellow classmates (Lock in your locker.)
2. Dress shoes, or shoes inappropriate for activity
Grading Procedures:
Report cards are issued every nine weeks.
Total Grade is derived by daily grade of dressing out (students must dress out to participate), participation, tests and/or projects.
Daily grade includes proper attire, timeliness, participation, attitude, effort, following rules, etc.
A student may earn 10 points each day during a nine week period. Tests and projects points will be determined by the teacher. Ability is not a factor in determining grades.
Please note: All absences must be made up. (this includes excused absences) A one page report for each day absent will be required. Make up work must be complete and on time. Work due at the end of each 9 weeks.
If a student is unable to participate fully on a particular day due to illness or injury they may be allowed an “off floor.” Beyond three consecutive days, a physician’s note is required for the student to be excused from activity. When a student is unable to fully participate, he/she is still required to dress out. Daily points will be deducted from their grade for failure to dress. Written assignments (in case of lengthy illness) may be approved. Any injuries during class should be reported immediately to the teacher.
Classroom rules:
Students should be on time, dress out everyday, actively participate everyday, no electronics allowed in gym or locker room, no horseplay, no food, gum or drinks, sit quietly in roll call, freeze on whistle, do not use equipment without permission, no sprays(deodorant or perfume) allowed in the locker room or gym, no aggressive/inappropriate physical contact between students and follow all school rules as they also apply to gym during Physical Education class. No cell phones will be allowed in class!! All electronics should be locked in gym lockers!! No exceptions!!
Accountability for breaking rules:
1st violation – Warning 4th violation – Referral to office
2nd violation – Student Conference w/Teacher
3rd violation – Parent contact/Silent Lunch
Fill out both sides of this page!!
WHITESBURG P-8
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
STUDENT MEDICAL INFORMATION
STUDENT: ______GRADE: ______YEAR: _____
PARENT(S) NAME: ______
HOME PHONE: ______E-Mail: ______
ADDRESS: ______
In case of emergency and parents cannot be reached,
CONTACT: ______RELATION: ______
PHONE: ______
PHYSICIAN’S NAME: ______PHONE: ______
Please check one of the following:
______YES, MY CHILD IS ABLE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.
______NO, MY CHILD IS LIMITED IN HIS/HER ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE.
Please explain any medically verified limitations and/or exclusions: We may require a written verification from your child’s physician.
______
______
MEDICATIONS:
______
PARENT’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______
PLEASE RETURN THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
I have read and understand the policies and procedures in physical education class.
Student Name : ______
Student Signature: ______
Parent Name : ______
Parent Signature: ______
P.E. Class Period : ______
Homeroom Teacher: ______
Phone: (home) ______
(work) ______(work) ______
(cell) ______(e-mail)______
If you have any questions, please contact us at school (428-7780) or by e-mail: and
Sincerely,
Coach Duster
Coach Norton
Coach Copeland
Physical Education Department
Whitesburg P-8