Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What happens if I choose not to change clothes for PE?
2. Why can't we chew gum in PE class?
3. Is PE in my GPA?
4. My doctor has medically excused me. What do I do now?
5. Why can't we wear jewelry in PE class?
6. How far is a marathon?
7. How many days of running 5 laps would it take to total 26.2 miles?
8. What is slide aerobics?
9. What is crab volleyball?

What happens if I choose not to change clothes for PE?

First of all, you lose out!  You're missing an opportunity to exercise, have 
fun, and improve your skills.  Concerning you're grade?  You're going to lose 
points every time you don't change for class, because you're unable to 
participate.  In other words, your grade will plummet!

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Why can't we chew gum in PE class?

Good question!  Gum, food, or any other item in your mouth could become lodged 
in your throat and you could choke on it.  Unfortunately, it's happened before 
(not at Honeoye, thank goodness).  It's life threatening, so we don't allow it.

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Is PE in my GPA?

No, not yet.

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My doctor has medically excused me. What do I do now?

1st thing to do is download the medical form on this web site--click on PE 
Handouts--it's the physician's consent form.  Take this form in to your 
physician and ask him/her to please fill out completely.  Then, take this form 
(BEFORE the first PE class you miss due to your injury) to our school nurse, 
Mrs. King.  She will then make sure it is distributed to your PE teacher and 
coach.

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Why can't we wear jewelry in PE class?

Watches, bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces all have the potential to 
catch on clothing, hands, or fingers, possibly ripping an earlobe or finger in 
the process.  Jewelry can come off of students during activity, creating a 
hazard for students who may slip and injure themselves.  And occasionally, 
students accidentally jam a finger or sprain an ankle or wrist (etc.) during 
activity.  In the case of these injuries, swelling occurs.  The presence of 
jewelry (ie: rings, anklets, etc.) results in the circulation of blood flow 
being cut off, creating a serious problem.

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How far is a marathon?

26.2 miles.  In terms you might understand better . . . think of our high 
school gym.  It takes 20 laps to equal one mile.  Try running 524 laps in our 
gym . . . that equals a marathon!

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How many days of running 5 laps would it take to total 26.2 miles?

That's a good math problem . . . 524 divided by 5 = 105 days, almost the entire 
school year.

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What is slide aerobics?

Stay tuned--you'll find out this year!

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What is crab volleyball?

Just wait, you'll find out this year, too!

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