Student Name ____________________________________ Class Period _______
Teacher Name – A. Smith T. Andrews
Nottoway Middle School
Physical Education Procedures
Your child has been enrolled in Health and Physical Education class at
Nottoway Middle School. He/she will be involved in many different activities
and sports such as basketball, soccer, handball, football, volleyball,
softball, badminton, track and field events, ultimate Frisbee, initiative
games, and recreational games.
I. Uniforms
1. Students must wear proper gym clothes for physical education
class. This includes gym shorts, gym shirts (plain), athletic socks,
and athletic (tennis) shoes. They are not to be worn outside of the gym
class, nor are they to be worn under or over clothing during the school day.
2. Students may wear sweat suits or warm-up suits for Physical Education
during the winter months. Remember the dress code when choosing athletic
wear.
3. Gym uniforms are not to be removed at any time during Physical Education
class.
4. Students are not to borrow another student’s gym uniform.
5. Gym uniforms should be laundered at least weekly.
6. Students may take showers, but must bring a towel from home to use and
should let the instructor know at the beginning of class so he/she can bring
in the class in time to shower.
7. Jewelry is NOT to be worn during Physical Education class for safety
purposes. This includes watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, dangling or
hoop earrings, etc.
II. Grades
Students will be evaluated on the following areas: Health, Participation,
and Physical Fitness Testing
A. Health
Health grades will be averaged weekly based upon:
Class participation
Daily assignments
Homework
Quizzes and tests
B. Participation in Physical Education
Daily (includes participation, dressing out, attitude,
effort, etc.)
Skills Tests
Written assignments/tests
C. Physical Fitness Testing
We will take the State of Virginia Wellness Assessment and Physical Fitness
Test in Physical Education Class. The test will include:
Curl-up (times for 1 minute) – abdominal strength
Push-ups, pull-ups, or Flexed Arm Hang – upper body
strength
Sit-n-Reach – flexibility
Mile run/walk (12 minutes) – cardiovascular endurance
Shuttle Run – agility
*There will be daily stretches and conditional drills in Physical Education
class in preparation for wellness/fitness test.
*Students are graded daily in Physical Education based on their level of
effort and participation, not their ability.
• Students will be given 100 points per week. Points will be deducted
for non- participation and/or incomplete assignments.
Dressing out correctly: proper uniform, shoes, and no jewelry
Participation: warm-up, activity, and cool-down (and any other
assignments)
III. Excuses and Notes
1. Any student unable to participate in Physical Education must bring a note
from a parent or guardian with the reason stated. A doctor’s note is
required for an excused period beyond three days. Repeated parent notes will
be addressed by an administrator.
2. Any student unable to participate for an extended period of time will
be graded on written assignments.
IV. Locks, Lockers, and Locker Room Regulations
1. Students are issued lockers at the beginning of the school year. It then
becomes the student’s responsibility to take care of his/her locker.
Students are encouraged to bring a lock from home to secure items in his/her
locker and let the teacher have the combination or a copy of the key in case
the student forgets or loses the key/combination.
2. Lockers are to be kept locked at all times. This is the responsibility
of each individual student. If a student feels his/her lock is being
tampered with, he/she should report this to the instructors immediately. The
security of your possessions is your responsibility.
3. There is to be NO sharing of lockers at any time. The lock combinations
should NOT be given to classmates, friends, etc.
4. Students have five minutes in which to dress for class. As soon as each
student is dressed, he/she should report to designated areas for further
instructions.
5. Horseplay, profanity, and excessive noise will not be tolerated in the
locker room.
6. Students are not to go beyond the marked area in the locker room while
waiting to be dismissed from class.
7. The shower area is for showering only. Students must dress in assigned
areas of the locker room.
8. NO food or drinks are allowed in the locker room!!
9. Lotions, perfumes and other sprays are not permitted in the locker
rooms due to students with possible respiratory problems. Such items will be
confiscated. A parent or guardian can pick up these items within a week of
the occurrence for the student. Please note that after a week these items
are subject to being discarded due to lack of storage space.
V. Valuable Property
1. Students must LOCK UP all valuables including watches, other jewelry, and
money in the lockers provided. The school will NOT be responsible for lost
items.
2. Students are to keep hands to themselves and OFF other student’s
property.
VI. ALL INJURIES ARE TO BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE INSTRUCTORS (BEFORE
LEAVING CLASS)!!
VII. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO THROW ROCKS AT ANY TIME DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CLASS.
Nottoway Middle School -Health & Physical Education
Complete and Return the Physical Education Instructor
Please check one of the lines below indication if your child is able to
participate in Physical Education class and the Virginia Wellness/Physical
Fitness Test.
_____ Yes, my child’s physical condition enables him/her to participate in
Physical Education class and the Virginia Wellness/Physical Fitness Test with
No Restrictions.
_____ Yes, my child’s physical condition may limit or require medical
treatment before participation in Physical Education class and the Virginia
Wellness/Physical Fitness Test.
If your child has any medical problem that would limit or require treatment
before participation in Physical Education class and the Virginia
Wellness/Physical Test, you will need to send detailed medical documentation
to Nurse R. Proffitt (434-292-5375) before your child will be allowed to
participate.
_____ No, my child’s physical condition Prohibits his/her participation in
Physical Education class and the Virginia Wellness/Physical Fitness Test.
Parent’s Signature__________________________________ Date ________
I/We, ________________________, the parents/guardians
Parent/Guardian Name
of ____________________________ have read the
Student Name
regulations and agree to uphold the same.
*Please list below any problems your child has that will restrict his/her
complete participation in Physical Education (all information is
confidential). Please state “none” if there are no problems.
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Student Signature___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature ______________
Date ______________
Student Name ____________________________
Period _________________________________
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