BASIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION

2003-2004

 

 

Dear Middle School Student,

 

          Welcome to physical education! We are looking forward to an exciting time with you here. Our goal in physical education is to provide you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to become a lifelong physically active person. We will provide you with a variety of activities to get you moving and hope that you have fun!

           The following guidelines have been written in order to help you succeed in and enjoy your class.  Read them carefully; discuss them with your parents(s) or guardian(s).  We look forward to helping you reach your potential.

       

 

ATTACHED CONTRACT (COMPLETED AND SIGNED) MUST BE RETURNED TO YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER!

 

 

 

 

I.          Physical Education Attire

            A.            The following items are required for each student in Physical Education.

·        T-shirt/Sweatshirt

·        Shorts/Sweatpants

·        Supportive athletic shoes (no platform or open-back shoes, etc.)

·        Sneakers must be laced & tied for maximum support

·        Hygiene items such as deodorant (no aerosol cans)

·        Optional- towel, plastic bag, soap, brush, etc.

 

            B.            Physical Education attire needs to adhere to the school dress code.  Clothing that disrupts, or substantially distracts, the educational process will not be allowed. 

 Examples of prohibited dress:  Spaghetti straps, halter-tops, and shirts too short to cover midriff, exposed boxer shorts.

 

C.            Students must change for Physical Education class! (Clothes worn to school that day are not permitted.)

 

D.            No hats, sunglasses, street clothes or sandals are permitted when participating in  Physical Education classes.

 

E.            It is recommended that Physical Education clothes be taken home and cleaned when  needed.

 

F.         Students will be asked to wear loaner clothes if they forget their clothes.  Refusal to dress for Physical Education may result in referral to the opportunity room or after school detention.

 

G.        The following jewelry is not permitted in class:

·        Dress watch

·        Hoop or dangling earrings

·        Necklaces

·        Bracelets/Anklets

·        Rings

 

II.  Backpacks

Backpacks are not allowed in class regardless what period you have Physical Education

 

 

III.    Time Expectation

·        Students are required to be in the locker rooms 3 minutes after dismissal from previous class.

·        Students must be in the gymnasium 6 minutes after dismissal from previous class.

·        Students are required to participate in the warm-up activity prior to instruction.

·        Students are not to leave locker rooms until dismissed by a teacher.

 

 

IV.     Food

          No food, gum, candy, or glass containers of any kind are allowed in the locker room or any other  Physical Education area.

     

V.      Valuables

          Any unnecessary items brought to class (i.e. stuffed animals, toys, pictures, etc.) will be confiscated.  All valuables should be locked in student lockers.  School staff will not be held  responsible for valuables or money lost or stolen in the locker rooms.  We highly recommend that students keep all valuables and large sums of money at home because they invite theft.    Please remember to always lock your lockers.

 

 VI.     Locks

            A master combination lock will be provided to each student for the school year.  The Physical Education staff will be the only other people who know the student’s combination.  Students are not to share their combinations with friends.  Sharing locks and lockers may result in lost or stolen items.

   

VII.       Medical Excuses- VERY IMPORTANT

            A.            Students may be excused from class for medical reasons with a written note from a parent or guardian for no more than three days per quarter.  You may still be required to participate in class on an adjusted level.

 

            B.            Notes written by parents must state the student’s first and last name, the date, the reason for requesting the excuse, the parent’s or guardian’s signature and a phone number where they can be reached.          

 

            C.            Anything over 3 days may require a doctor’s note. 

 

            D.            Notes from the school nurse will be handled as follows:

                            Students must still change for Physical Education class but may not be required to participate, depending on the severity of the illness/injury, as determined by the school nurse.

 

VIII.   Absences/ Tardies

            Students who miss or are late to Physical Education class for any reason (including field trips)    may be required to make up their work.

   

VIV.  Non-Participation – Extra-Curricular Activities

            If a student does not participate in Physical Education he/she is not allowed to participate in his/her after-school activity that day.     

   

X.      Contact Information

           

            Spencer Noble-                              652-7148

            Anjie Soucy-                                  652-7154

            Chadde Wolf-                                652-7185

            Pat Bose-                                       652-7432

            Jim Wilhite-                                    652-7328.

 

 

XI.   Levels

See Hellison's Level, to get a more detail explanation

 

XII.  Assessment

 Students are assessed in Physical Education by using authentic, alternative, performance, or traditional based assessments.  They may take any/all of the following forms:

·       Daily levels

·       Personal data logs

·       Class projects (video & computer)

·       Student Portfolios

·       Rubric guided skills & projects

·        Tests/Quizzes  

 

 

Student – Teacher – Parent Agreement

 

 

My child and I have read and discussed the information presented above and understand that it is my child’s responsibility and obligation to follow these Basic Rules and Regulations in order to succeed in Physical Education class.  As the parent or guardian, I will encourage my son/daughter to follow the rules and regulations and will support the Physical Education department and school’s action, in the event that my child does not follow the rules.  Please fill out this page and return it to your Physical Education teacher.  All students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the above requirements.

 

YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME:_____________________________________________________

 

YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER:___________________________________________

 

YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PERIOD:_________

 

YOUR SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________________

 

YOUR PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE:________________________________________

 

 

Videotape/ Photography Agreement

 

Occasionally, we may be using videotape and digital photography to provide performance feedback to your child, to display exemplary work on our web site, to decorate bulletin boards, or to help teachers improve a particular lesson.  Some student’s projects also require the use of videotape/photos.  We ask permission to videotape and/or photograph your child in advance to be able to provide the best service possible to your child and to share the good work we do at Frederick H. Tuttle with other professionals.  The videotapes, photographs will not be used for anything other than educational purposes, to maintain student’s integrity and confidentiality.  Videos and photographs will not be sold. 

  Please sign below to allow your child’s image to appear on videotape/photos and our Physical Education web site for educational purposes only.  We appreciate your cooperation.

 

 YOUR PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE:_______________________________________