SHS Physical Education Rules, Regulations and Grading Policies
All School rules will apply in addition to the following
Proper Dress for Class
1. Students must wear the school PE uniform to be counted as dressed. The uniform will be $20 for a T-shirt and Shorts. All students must wear tennis shoes (non-marking) and socks as well. Anyone who does not have the school uniform will be allowed to rent one for the day for 50¢ per item.
2. A dress cut will be given to a student NOT having tennis shoes to wear. Tennis shoes should be tied before class and remain tied during the class period.
3. Classes may be held outdoors in the fall and spring. Be prepared daily with a jacket, sweatshirt and/or sweatpants.
4. No jewelry should be worn during class since it can pose a safety hazard.
Lockers and Locker Rooms
1. The physical education locker room is the only one that may be used.
2. Once class begins, no student will be allowed back into the locker room without permission from the teacher.
3. Valuable belongings (jewelry, purses, wallets) can be given to teacher during class. Leaving valuables lying around is only inviting theft. The physical education staff will not be responsible for lost of stolen articles.
Class Expectations
1. Students will be given three minutes after the tardy bell rings and five minutes at the end of class to change clothes.
2. No gum chewing is allowed in class and no food or drink is to be consumed in the gym or locker room areas. A drink may be purchased at the end of class but it must remain in the front of the gym.
3. All students will remain in the gym until the bell rings to end the period and they are dismissed.
4. Any injuries or emergencies must be reported to the teacher during the class period so the proper action can be taken.
5. No student may ever leave the class, gym or locker room areas without permission from the teacher.
6. No one is allowed in the equipment room without permission from the teacher.
7. Directions must be followed the first time they are given.
8. Abuse, destruction or misuse of physical education equipment will not be tolerated. Obscene language, gestures, harassment or disrespect will not be tolerated.
Participation Excuse
1. A student well enough to be in school is generally well enough to be dressed and participating in class. Any exception to this will be handled on an individual basis.
2. A note from a parent is required to excuse a student due to injury or illness. It will be accepted for a maximum of three consecutive days. To be excused longer than three days, a doctor’s note is required.
3. A student who has become ill at school will discuss the problem with the teacher before the start of class and a decision will be made as to the best course of action for the student to take.
4. Any student with an excused absence from school or excuse from class participation will be required to make-up the points to get credit for class(es) missed.
Grading Requirements
1. The points earned for the semester will determine a student’s grade. Points will be earned for proper dress and for class participation. There will also be written and/or skill tests and some possibilities to earn extra credit points.
2. Dress points will be determined as follows.
- 10 points per day based on dress and participation
- All or none policy ( If student dresses but does not participate it is a “0”. )
- All students who do not dress out or participate will be required to complete a writing assignment by the end of class. A failure to complete assignment will result in a minor infraction.
3. Participation will be determined by…..
- Participates to the best level of his/her ability.
- Shows good sportsmanship.
- Follows directions and class rules.
Treats equipment with care in the proper manner