Mission:

We would like all students to realize their potential by incorporating fun with fitness in an environment where the entire community can become involved.

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Wissahickon Middle School
Physical Education
Policies And Procedures

Physical Education Class Rules

  1. Follow direction the first time they are given.

  2. Keep your hands and feet to yourself

  3. Be responsible for your personal belongs; respect your classmate's personal  belongings and school property.

  4. No horseplay

  5. Follow safety instructions for all tasks performed.

What are your Physical Education Clothes?
A physical education uniform refers to clothing that allows movement freely and safely. A complete change from school clothes is required! This is a courtesy to your parents who buy your school clothes, your teachers and  fellow classmate who sit beside you in your next class and to yourself! When wearing comfortable physical education clothes, you can perform better!!

Is There A Required Physical Education
Gym shorts should be pull-on with an elastic waistband, no pockets, no belt loops, no zippers and no cut-offs. T-shirts should be short-sleeved, plain or with an appropriate logo. All students are to wear white athletic socks and sneakers can be of any color that are in good repair Sneakers must be tied at all times. During the winter swimming units, a towel and a bathing suit is required.

Will Your Belongings Be Safe During Class?
Your teachers try very to help you...and you can help out also.

  1. A lock will be issued to you by your physical education teacher. Please, lock up your clothes and books during            class.

  2. Try not to bring large sums money or good jewelry to school. Save your best school clothes for days you do not have physical education.

  3. If have valuables give them to your teacher when you come into the locker room before you change so these items can be locked up in the physical education office. Please do not ask your teacher to hold items for you in  class.

  4. Locks are to be turned in at the end of the year. There will be a charge of $5.00 for any lock not turned in.

Take Responsibility For Your Belongings

What If You Have A Medical Excuse

  1. A parent or guardian note will excuse the student for one week of physical education class. If it is necessary  to miss more than one week of class, a note from your doctor is required.

  2. Physical limitation need to be covered by doctor's note which will be kept on file.

  3.  If you are excused from physical class for illness or injury, you may not participate in the co-curricular athletic program that day.

  4. If you are unable to participate in swimming due to a medical reason a doctor's note should be given to your   physical education teacher before the unit starts, With a doctor's excuse an alternate activity can be assigned  by the physical education department.

  5. ANY STUDENT WHO MISSES MORE THAN 50% OF A UNIT WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S NOTE  WILL RECEIVE AN UNSATISFACTORY GRADE FOR THE MARKING PERIOD.

 

How Will I BE EVALUATED?
  Your physical education grade will be determined from the following areas:
                Preparation -dressed for class activities
                Participation -effort and attitude during class activities
  Students may earn up to 10 point per class period, Points will be deducted for the following:
                5pts-socks missing               10pts-Inappropriate citizenship
                5pts-Shirt/Shorts missing       10ptsUnprepared for participation
                5pts-Lateness                          5pts for gum chewing
  

The Wearing Of Jewelry

Due to the threat that this  practice poses to student safety, the Physical Education Department can not permit     the wearing of jewelry articles during a physical education lesson. Students reporting to class wearing rings, watches, necklaces, earrings, body rings, etc. will be asked to remove such items before they are allowed to participate. A REFUSAL WILL RESULT IN AN UNPREPARED

Your marking period grade will be established by the following:

             O --- Good 100% -85% of total possible points
              S---Satisfactory-84%-65% of total possible points
              U---Unsatisfactory-64%-0% of total possible points

Unexcused absence policy/unprepared policy
                First Offense --Student will receive warning teacher and lose ten points from grade
               Second Offense--Student will receive warning, lose ten points from grade/parents or guardian will be contacted.
                Third Offense--Student will receive warning, lose ten points, referred to the appropriate school
                                        administrator who will send notice to parents that the next  offense will result in
                                        automatic failure for the marking period.
                 Fourth Offense--Failure for the marking period

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