POLICIES

Instructors:  

Kristin Perry 
Austin Rhodes
Sonia Edwards
Kevin Hauck

UNIFORMS ARE ON SALE FOR $10 ALL YEAR LONG (SHIRT $5.00, SHORTS $5.00)
Complete Uniform:  

1.  Red shorts/gray t-shirt or vice-versa. (Must be in compliance with school 
dress code) 
                               
2.  Clean athletic socks. Socks cannot be silly or distracting. 

3.  Tennis shoes. Must be tied and have a full back. (No soles that mark the 
floor)

4.  Please mark all of your items with your name. (Even tennis shoes)  

5.  Please keep your uniform and your tennis shoes clean.  Keep in mind, 
there are many times that we will be outside.  Deodorant is very 
important!!!!  (No spray deodorants or spray cologne)

6.  Your hair must be out of your face.  This includes gentleman too.  Please 
wear a headband, hair-tie, or scrunchie. (This is part of your daily uniform)

Grading procedure:

1.  Every student will earn 100 points per day for dressing out in complete 
uniform, cooperating, and participating in the class activities.  All three 
go hand-in-hand.  

2.  You may participate, with a penalty (loss of 50 points), without a 
uniform if you have tennis shoes.  If a student does not dress out or is not 
in complete uniform, and chooses not to participate, they will be required to 
turn in a 500 word hand-written report over PE/Health or Life skills, before 
class is dismissed on that day.  If the report is complete, the student will 
earn 50 points for the day.   Students may not use this time for homework or 
visiting with others.
 **** You are graded in four areas:  Dressing out, Participation, Knowledge, 
and Skill.  

Locker Room Rules:

1.	Put all valuables (clothes, shoes, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, 
money, etc.) in lockers and lock them up when leaving for PE/Health.  We are 
not responsible for your lost possessions.   

2.	No students allowed in the locker room after class begins.  

3.	Each student will have his or her own locker and combination.  Do Not 
give your combination to other students.  The teacher is the only other 
person that should know your combination.  

4.	No gum in class.

5.	No screaming, yelling, or horseplay.  Listen for announcements and 
roll call.   

6.	For your safety and others, jewelry will not be worn during gym 
class.  Points will be deducted from your daily grade if you are wearing it. 
(This includes rubber bracelets too)

7.	Each student will have his or her own PE uniform.  Sharing uniforms 
will result in points being deducted from the daily grade.  

Discipline Procedures:

1.	Verbal Warning.

2.	Removal from class activity, which will result in a Zero for that day.

3.	Sent to office and a Zero for the day.  

Absences:  

For every day a student is absent from class, he/she is encouraged 
to ask their teacher for a P.E./Health worksheet/packet OR schedule a time to 
walk laps in the gym from 7:30-7:55a.m., if he/she wants to receive points 
for the day(s) missed.  Students must schedule walking with their teacher 
ahead of time.  After returning from an absence, a student will be given one 
day per day of absence to complete the worksheet/packet or walking.  Written 
assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the hour.  This is the 
student's responsibililty, not the teachers!  A worksheet/packet or walking 
is due for each absence.  If the student chooses not to do a worksheet/packet 
or walk, he/she will receive a zero for the day(s) absent.  If you know you 
are going to be absent, you may complete the assignment ahead of time.  
Please talk to your teacher. 

**In the event of injury or serious or long-term illness, a doctor’s note is 
required.   A doctor’s release is also required in order for the student to 
return to regular PE/Health class.  
Notes from parents concerning their child’s physical limitations will be 
taken into consideration when deciding what alternative program of PE/Health 
is needed.  The final decision and points earned that day will be left to the 
teacher’s discretion.   

Daily Expectations:

COMPLETE UNIFORM + 100% EFFORT + COOPERATION  (Red/Gray shirt/shorts, 
socks, shoes, hair out of face, etc.) = 100 points per day.  

ALTERNATES (without complete uniform )  
A.	Student has tennis shoes and appropriate workout clothes.     
(i.e. Forgot everything, but tennis shoes)  Student will participate as 
expected and earn 50 points.

B.	Student has walking shoes.  (i.e.  Forgot everything, but has 
boots, flip-flops, etc.)  Student will walk at an acceptable pace during 
P.E.; covering an average distance of 1 mile per 15 minutes. Student will 
earn 50 points. 

C.	If a student has temporary physical limitations from a doctor,
they will write a teacher-approved assignment during P.E.  If the assignment 
is completed by the end of the hour, the student will receive 
their daily 100 points.  


DOCTOR’S EXCUSE (for an extended period of time. Broken bones, surgery, 
serious illnesses, etc.) Please talk to your teacher if this occurs.  
	Student will be assigned a Research Project by the teacher.  This 
will require an in-depth study by the student and will be presented to the 
class in order to receive full credit. 

***We want all of you to experience success. We ask that you give your best 
everyday.   Physical education and physical activity play a vital role in 
guaranteeing our survival in future generations.  Looking forward to a great 
year!!!


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Subject Rationale:	
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION Rationale: 

The Physical Education Department recognizes the need for every student to 
apply the principles of health and fitness in personal lifestyles. All 
students are prepared to appreciate the relationship between the mind and the 
body through activities that develop cardio respiratory functioning, joint 
flexibility, muscular strength and endurance; in order to maintain life-long 
wellness. Coupled with concepts of teamwork and cooperation, the mission for 
each student to experience success is accomplished. 

Grade Text:	
JUNIOR HIGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH: 

This class promotes the health and general welfare of all students enrolled 
and helps each student to become a more productive individual physically, 
mentally and socially. Throughout each of the activities and skills taught in 
class, the student must attempt to achieve an average degree of proficiency. 
Good sportsmanship and teamwork will be demonstrated at all times. Each 
student will understand the importance of physical fitness and aerobic 
training, and through this, will develop a level of well being. The topics 
learned in the health portion will provide the student with the information 
and knowledge necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle. 
Junior High students are required to take one year of Physical 
Education/Health. They may fulfill this requirement during 7th or 8th grade 
year or with two summer sessions. Because students could enroll for two 
years, the curriculum will provide different activities or topics on 
alternating years to avoid repetition for the second year student. 

Grade Rationale:	

The Junior High Physical Education/Health program is one in which the 
physical, mental, emotional and social aspects are integrated into various 
cognitive and physical activities. The program focuses on gross and fine 
motor movements that will improve coordination, strength, agility, 
cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Lead-up games and activities will 
foster team concepts such as teamwork, communication skills, strategies and 
cooperation in order to achieve goals; both individual and group. Through the 
use of these skills, the student will be able to develop and maintain a 
healthy lifestyle.