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Physical Education
Mrs.
Welcome
to an exciting year of Physical Education!
It is my goal to promote life long physical fitness skills, health
education awareness, and character development.
Our program emphasis physical fitness develop-
ment,
team sports, instructions, and games as well as participating in the
Presidential
and National Fitness Testing.
Uniforms. Each student, except for sixth graders,
needs a P.E. uniform. Sixth graders, you
must be wearing comfortable clothing and proper shoes for P.E. Seventh and Eight graders, a P.E. uniform can
be purchased at the Bookstore or a plain gray (or white) t-shirt and blue
shorts (with no pockets) may be worn.
T-shirts must have names written clearly and legibly on the front (first
name with last initial only). Please
mark shorts on the inside or outside so I can return them if lost and it keeps
items from being stolen. Gym socks with
athletic/tie shoes must also be worn.
Uniforms must be taken home on a regular basis to be washed. Please remember to bring the uniform for the
next P.E. day to avoid participation points being deducted. Showers are not required, but are available
if the students would like to use them.
Please bring a towel from home if you would like to shower. Water bottles are encouraged, but no other
food or drinks are allowed in the locker room or gym.
Lockers. Each student will be assigned a locker
and a lock. Students will be charged
$7.00 for lost or stolen locks. Please
leave all valuables at home. GMMS is not
responsible for lost or stolen items. Students are not to get into anyone
else’s locker. Students, DO NOT share your locker combination and be sure to lock your lock. Again, NO flavored drinks, food,
or gum in locker room or gym; only water.
Grades. Students have the opportunity to earn 10
points a day, which includes their citizenship grade. Some health assignments,
physical fitness testing, and other activities will have a different point
value. To earn the total points, students must dress in PE uniform with gym
socks and shoes with laces and be ready to participate with excellent effort
and follow all class and school expectations.
A student receives 0 points if they did not dress for the day and half
points if PE uniform is not complete (this includes proper shoes). Points are deducted for not participating to
the best of the student’s ability, and for poor citizenship. If a student’s behavior keeps me from
teaching or keeps others from learning, points will be deducted. A three point
deduction is made for other infractions (see attached P.E. Guidelines).
Following these guidelines help to create a safe, productive, and happy
environment for our students. Everyone can succeed in PE!
Being Tardy, Absences, Make Up Work: There is a 3 point deduction per tardy
and the student will sign The Blue Book for each tardy. Tardiness is
discouraged. It interrupts class time
and is a counter-productive practice that we want to discourage.
All
tests, timed runs (the mile), physical fitness testing must be made up (even if
it is an excused absence). It is up to
the student to arrange this with the teacher.
If the absence is excused, the student has 3 days per semester where
participation points are not deducted. After the 3rd excused absence, students
are expected to make up missed days to earn back their daily participation
points. This will consist of a short 10
minute work out. Students who become
injured or who can not participate in P.E. long- term,
will be required to write and work on health and fitness related papers to
receive the points necessary to pass the class.
A parent note for minor ailments will
excuse a student for up to 3 days. A
Doctor’s medical excuse is needed for any situations lasting longer than 3
days. If a student needs to be excused
beyond these conditions, make up work is required. If a student is unable to make up physical activity,
a health report will be assigned. Please
let me know of any chronic health concerns/problems your child may have.
Expectations
and The Blue Book:
The most important expectation I stress is for students to treat
themselves and others with respect and dignity.
I expect all students to work to the best of their ability and to come
to PE prepared with a good attitude and ready to have fun and work hard. I expect students to follow the points above
and to follow the instructions during activities. I expect students to behave in a responsible
and safe manner and to use class time productively. Students should use bathrooms before and
after class during the dress out time.
Students will not be excused back to the locker room once class has started.
Attached you will find the P.E. Class
Guidelines. Not following guidelines will result in a three point deduction and
signing in The Blue Book for each infraction. The first and second time the
student signs the book, it will serve as a reminder and I will discuss the
proper expectation with the student. The third entry will initiate a student
phone call, with my supervision, to the parent. The fourth infraction will lead
to an after school detention with parent notification and the fifth entry in
The Blue Book will lead to a referral.
Fighting, dangerous, foul and repetitive bad behavior will result in an
automatic referral and student removal from the class.
I look forward to getting to know your
child and to a fun, productive, and physically active year. You can reach me by calling the school or
through e-mail. My e-mail address is
katie.huffaker@prescottschools.com
Sincerely,
Mrs.
P.E. Class Guidelines
MUST HAVE GYM
UNIFORM OR PLAIN GREY OR WHITE
T-SHIRT WITH BLUE ATHLETIC SHORTS (NO POCKETS); DON’T LOSE 10 POINTS FOR NOT
DRESSING OUT! All PE shirts will require student’s name on the front.
*Gym clothes can not be worn back to classroom.
*Appropriate athletic shoes and no skater shoes
unless tied like regular shoes.
*Athletes dress out on game days.
*Must have teacher’s permission to enter gym or
leave the class area. I care about your safety and I need to know where you are
at all times.
*Must have permission to use equipment (wait until
instructions are given).
*For your safety, stay off closed bleachers.
*Take care of equipment. You will be billed for damaged equipment if
used carelessly. We need to respect what
we have.
*Treat people with respect: NO foul language or name calling.
*Use weight equipment properly: NEVER over-lift, stand on machines and only
one person on the machine at a time.
*DDR—No shoes, but shoes are required for all
other activities.
*Do not kick basketballs, volleyballs, or other
non-kicking balls.
*No half-court basketball shots (it is dangerous
to others).
*If you are in Time Out, you may not leave for
drinks or restroom with out permission.
*Fighting and any activity that could harm another
is an automatic referral.
*No food or gum in locker room or gym.
*Turn off water, flush toilets, and treat locker
room and gym areas with respect.
*Students need permission to be in office or
equipment room.
*No cell-phones, I-Pods or similar items unless
permission is given by the teacher.
*Treat all personnel supervising locker room with
respect.
*Do not be tardy and be ready to go by the “dress
by time” and sitting in your squads ready to go, to work hard, and to have fun!
*Show respect by being a good listener during
instructional times and show good sportsmanship.
*Under no circumstances should your behavior make
it difficult for the teacher to teach or for students to participate and learn.
Dress Out and Participate/ Try Your Best/ Have A Good Attitude and be of
Good Character and you
will earn an A!!!!!!!!!!!
Above
infractions will result in signing The Blue Book and a 3 point deduction for
each infraction and a total loss of points for not dressing out.
*Student
signature and date confirming understanding of the above material.
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