PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES
UNIFORMS
Merrillville Physical Education uniforms are required. Uniforms are to be purchased in the bookstore within the first 3 days of class. The cost is $15.00- remember the bookstore accepts CASH ONLY!!! (If you have problem with getting your money immediately, speak to your teacher privately to get instructions for how to handle your situation). Your last name, first initial must be written in the space given on the shirt. Designs, nicknames, sayings, etc… are not allowed on the uniforms. Tennis shoes MUST be worn during physical education class. Students should wear socks at all times during P.E. class.
NO JEWELRY IS TO BE WORN!!! This is a safety concern. Students wearing jewelry will receive a No Dress. NEW PIERCINGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE! If a student has a new piercing, you will have to take the piercing out for class or take a “No Dress” resulting in loss of points (see below for consequences of multiple No Dresses).
Jackets, jeans, etc… are not permitted in place of sweats. Sweats are only to be worn for classes going outside. Wait to put the sweats on after the teacher has taken attendance and has given you permission to.
No Dress/No Participation Point Deduction and Policy
1st No Dress/No Participation= Warning, loss of all points for the day.
2nd No Dress/No Participation= Phone call home, loss of all points for the day.
3rd No Dress/No Participation= Detention, loss of all points for the day.
4th No Dress/No Participation= W/F from the class (“F” on your transcript)
Students must wear the entire P.E. uniform to class everyday. If the student has a DOCTOR’S note restricting them from participating in physical education class, the student must still come to class in the uniform. The doctor’s note needs to have limitations on them and expected date that student may participate again. Notes from home (parents/guardians/siblings/student) are not accepted.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if a student does not dress or chooses to not participate.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if the uniform is altered in any way.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if jewelry is worn.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if sweaters/pants are worn under the uniform.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if any part of the uniform is missing and all points will be deducted.
If the uniform is lost or stolen, it must be replaced from the bookstore before the next class meeting. A lost or stolen uniform will result in all points deducted for the day. The Physical Education Department gives each student a lock to use, if the students choose to not lock their locker there is a good chance their belongings will be stolen. If the student leaves their belongings unattended, there is a good chance their belongings will be stolen. LOCK YOUR P.E. UNIFORM UP DAILY- there is no excuse for your stuff getting stolen. Be sure your lock and locker are in working condition the day you are issued those items.
Locks/Lockers/Locker Room
THE SCHOOL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY.
Gum, food, and drink are NOT ALLOWED during the entire class period. Each student will be assigned a lock and a SMALL locker. YOUR LOCKER MUST BE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. Lock up shoes, wallets, purses, books, and the rest of your belongings. Do not leave your belongings out on the bench or on top of the lockers. In fact, do not bring any valuables to this class! If a lock is missing, see someone in the physical education locker room office immediately! If a lock is lost, it will cost that individual $6.00 to replace it. A debt slip will be given to you to sign. No student will be allowed to share a lock or locker. If a lock is left on a tall locker during the entire day, a detention will be issued to that student. Only school issued locks are to be used. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN LOCK.
Keep the locker room clean and orderly- no horseplay or loud voices are to be used at any time. Food, drinks and/or electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) are not allowed in the locker room. Detentions or administrative action may be the result of failing to follow these rules.
CLASS PROCEDURES
Students arriving to the locker room HALLWAY after the tardy bell are tardy! Those students coming to class after the locker rooms are locked will be issued a ND/NP all points will be deducted (for unexcused reasons). Students will have 5-7 minutes to dress after the bell rings.
The teacher will tell you a location where you need to be seated everyday, quiet and in alphabetical order, for attendance to be taken. After class is over, all students MUST remain in the locker room, not in the halls.
GRADING
Grading will consist of written tests, skills tests, and participation/dress points, and the final exam. The final exam will be over all material covered during the 12 weeks.
We look forward to a great trimester. Remember, this is a class that every student must have to graduate from high school. Come to class everyday ready to participate and put forth your best effort!
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PARENT/GUARDIAN PLEASE SIGN______
STUDENT PLEASE SIGN______
SWIMMING/FITNESS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS
The same grading scale is in effect for the swim/fit part of Physical Education.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if a student does not dress or chooses to not participate.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if the uniform is altered in any way.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if jewelry is worn.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if sweaters/pants are worn under the uniform.
A No Dress/No Participation will be issued if any part of the uniform is missing and all points will be deducted.
Students must have their physical education uniform and tennis shoes locked in their locker at all times. There may be days that we may not be able to use the pool and students will be expected to be in their P.E. uniform.
The Physical Education Department issues swimsuits to every student. However, students are allowed to wear their own swimsuits if they are appropriate for the school setting (check with your teacher for approval). Bikinis and inappropriate personal swimsuits can only be worn UNDER a school issued swimsuit. After each class, the P.E. issued swimsuits and towels are washed. Please make sure to place your dirty towels and swimsuits in the laundry bin as quickly as possible. The school IS NOT responsible for washing your personal swimsuits and towels.
STUDENTS SHOULD ALSO BRING….
*Swim cap (MUST HAVE - Sold in the Bookstore - $3.00)
* A towel (optional)
*Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap/Deodorant/ etc… (optional)
*Plastic bag for wet items (optional)
*Goggles (optional)
*Sandals (optional)
IF A STUDENT IS NOT SWIMMING…
Female students, who cannot swim because of their monthly cycle, MUST HAVE a note from a parent or guardian. This is the only time a note from home is accepted. If you are not swimming, you must still dress in your physical education uniform.
If a student is sick or injured, a doctor’s note is required.
Make-up work will be offered at the teacher’s discretion.
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PARENT/GUARDIAN PLEASE SIGN______
STUDENT PLEASE SIGN______