DIAMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Mrs. Boudreau, Ms. D’Antuono, Ms. Jowders, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Sideman
ATTIRE
1. Students are required to dress appropriately for Physical Education and will NOT be permitted to participate if appropriate attire is not worn. Appropriate attire will consist of a CHANGE from regular schoolclothing including:
• T-shirt and/or sweatshirt
• Exercise shorts and/or sweatpants
• Socks and athletic footwear
2. Hiking boots, work boots, and platform sneakers, backless sneakers, sneakers with heels, or any other footwear deemed unsafe or inappropriate by the instructor are not permitted.
3. Sweatshirts and sweatpants are recommended for cold weather.
4. It is recommended that the students take their Physical Education attire home for periodic laundering.
5. Due to the nature of the various activities participated in during physical education class, the following are considered inappropriate attire:
a. Halter tops or tank tops
b. Exposed abdomens or backs
c. Rolled or dropped waistbands
d. Any other clothing that the instructor feels is inappropriate for activity.
PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to participate in all PE classes. Any student who does not participate in PE class will be required to make up that class. PE classes can be made up during a study hall or after school intramurals. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange with their PE teacher to attend a make up class.
- If a doctor’s note is brought in the class does not need to be made up.
- If a student is absent from school the PE class does not need to be made up.
- PE classes must be made up during the quarter the class was missed.
- Maximum number of make up classes is 3 per quarter.
- If a PE class is not made up the student will receive a zero for that class.
ATTENDANCE
Students will be given eight (8) minutes to pass from their last class, change clothing, and report to their attendance area. Should a student arrive late, they must report to their Physical Education teacher immediately with a pass from their previous teacher.
AFTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICS
A student must participate in their regular Physical Education class on the day of an after-school athletic game or practice. A student who was excused from Physical Education for illness or injury, or who was unprepared to participate, will not be permitted to participate in after-school athletics for that specific day. (Note-this applies to school sponsored athletics).
SAFETY
For safety reasons, the following is NOT permitted during Physical Education:
• Food, candy, or gum
• All jewelry of any description.Jewelry that cannot be removed for medical reasons must be taped in place. Students are responsible for providing their own band-aid or tape for this purpose.
• Hats during indoor Physical Education classes
GRADING
Grades in Physical Education will be based on a point total determined by participation and rubric evaluation HEAVY emphasis is placed on participation. The categories are:
1. Protocol: This is basically procedure, including, but not limited to, the following...getting to the locker room before the late bell rings, changing, remembering to remove all jewelry, getting rid of gum, locking belongings in locker, getting into the gym by the time attendance whistle blows, using school appropriate language during class, making sure gym clothes are locked in basket before leaving gym, not leaving locker room before passing bell rings.
2. Effort: This is an effort assessment, not a skill assessment.
3. Progress Portfolios: This is an assessment of record keeping or other written work required of students. Portfolios are to remain in the gym and locker room area at all times.
4. Attitude: Includes general disposition and relationship with peers and instructors.
5. Judgment: Does a student think before he/she acts? This section focuses on personal and peer safety, and on proper use of equipment.
6. Tests: Each quarter there will be 1 or 2 written tests to assess student learning of the concepts taught during the various units.
In each of these categories there will be a phrase on the rubric which best describes a student, and the point value of that statement will be what the student earns in the category for that term. The total points earned in all categories will determine the grade.
Opportunities for bonus points will occur occasionally, and will usually be performance based.
Grading Rubric
EFFORT
8 Puts forth exceptional effort during both the fitness and activity segment of class
6 Puts forth effort consistent with reasonable expectations during both the fitness and activity segment of class
4 Occasionally puts forth less than reasonable effort during both/either fitness and/or activity segment of class.
2 Frequently demonstrates little or no effort during class.
WRITTEN TESTS
4 Scores an average of 9-10 points on all written tests
3 Scores an average of 7-8 points on all written tests
2 Scores an average of 5-6 points on all written tests
1 Scores an average of 4 or less on all written tests
PROGRESS PORTFOLIO
4 Portfolio current and accurate whenever checked
3 Portfolio has minor inaccuracies whenever checked
2 Portfolio substantially inaccurate whenever checked
1 Obviously no attempt to keep portfolio current or accurate
0 No portfolio turned in
PROTOCOL, ATTITUDE and JUDGMENT
4 Consistently conforms flawlessly to all protocol, exhibits good judgment and a positive and cooperative attitude towards instructor and peers
3 Occasionally violates aspects of protocol, or exhibits poor judgment, or an uncooperative attitude towards instructor and/or peers
2 Frequently violates aspects of protocol, or exhibits poor judgment and/or a negative attitude towards instructor and/or peers
1 Typically fails to conform to protocol of PE class, or is negative and uncooperative with instructor and/or peers, or typically exhibits poor judgment.
It is our belief that consistent and involved participation is essential for physical education to be effective, and this belief is reflected in our grading policy. When calculating grades, 4 points will be deducted from the term total for each class in which a student is unprepared and subsequently fails to make up during that marking term. If a student is removed from class for disciplinary reasons, 4 points will be deducted from the term total with no make up opportunity. Since the highest point total is 20, it is clear that non-participation has an enormous negative impact on a student’s grade. Maximum number of makeup classes allowed is 3.
20-19 pts=A 18 pts=A- 17-16 pts=B+ 12-15 pts=B 11 pts=B-
10 pts=C+ 7-9 pts=C 6 pts=C- 4-5pts=D 4 pts or less= F
I have reviewed the Diamond Physical Education packet and am aware of the course grading criteria and expectations.
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The Diamond Physical Education curriculum includes a Fitness Walking unit.
At some point during the school year we will be using Willards Woods, Chiesa Farm, and other surrounding areas for our walks.
Please sign below allowing us to take your child off school grounds as part of our PE classes.
Thank you.
Diamond Middle School PE Department
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