PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
HANDBOOK
A healthy body can make a DIFFERENCE in the way you think, feel, act.
Physical activities can lead to confidence and success . . .
An improved, more energetic life full of adventure!
Physical activities can lead to . . .
FUN
COOPERATION
CONFIDENCE
SUCCESS
STRESS RELEASE
DECISION MAKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
BODY AWARENESS
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
SOCIALIZATION
IMPROVED FITNESS
RESPONSIBILITY TO SELF
PENNDALE P.E. UNIFORM
Physical Education clothes means clothing that allows you to move freely and safely. Only NP shirts and shorts may be worn. These may be purchased from your Physical Education teacher. Payment of cash is preferred; however, checks can be made payable to Penndale Middle School.
A COMPLETE CHANGE FROM SCHOOL CLOTHES IS REQUIRED.
This is a courtesy to your parents who buy your school clothes, your teachers and fellow classmates who sit beside you in your next class and to YOURSELF!
Please put your last name on the back of your gym shirt and inside the waist band of your shorts in black permanent marker.
DO: DON’T:
“North Penn” Navy Shorts Jewelry
“North Penn” Blue T-shirt Watches
Socks Nylons/Stockings
Athletic Sneakers Long Sleeved Shirts
A great attitude! Gum
For safety reasons, gum & jewelry are not permitted in physical education class. A warning will be given for the first offense. A detention will be
given for the second offense.
Sweatshirts and sweatpants may be worn for OUTSIDE activities.
You may not wear another student’s uniform.
Any student with a financial concern should speak to his/her
physical education teacher. A parent may also contact their child’s physical education teacher through phone or e-mail.
WHAT IF I AM
INJURED OR SICK?
1. DOCTOR’S MEDICAL EXCUSE – This note should be given to the P.E. teacher at the beginning of class. The note must include the reason, the student’s limitations, and the dates to be excused. This may include either the time period to be excused or the exact date to return to physical education. If the excuse is for an extended time, the student may be placed into adapted physical education. (If necessary, the doctor’s office may fax a note to 215-368-6817.)
2. PARENT NOTE – This note should be given to the P.E. teacher at the beginning of class. Parents should list any limitations and the reason to excuse the student from the class activity. This note will excuse a student for one class period. Students are permitted only TWO one day parent notes per semester.
3. Any student excused from Physical Education may NOT participate in extracurricular physical activities. Copies of all excuses are forwarded to coaches.
DO I HAVE TO SHOWER?
You do not have to take a shower after physical education class. You will have time to freshen up while changing. Students may bring, deodorant and body spray and keep them in their locker. Please, NO POWDER, GLASS BOTTLES, CURLING IRONS, or FLAT IRONS. Be respectful and cautious when using body spray and hair spray in the locker rooms – some classmates may have an allergic reaction to the chemicals.
ARE MY BELONGINGS
SAFE DURING P.E.?
YOUR TEACHERS TRY VERY HARD TO HELP YOU AND
YOU CAN HELP OUT, TOO:
1. A lock will be issued to you by your physical education teacher. Please lock ALL of your belongings during class, including your clothes and books.
2. If you forget your combination please ask your PE for the number!
3. Do not bring a lot of money or good jewelry to school. Save your best school clothes for days you do not have physical education, especially nylons which take a long time to change in and out of.
4. If you lose your combination or lock, speak with your teacher
IMMEDIATELY. Lost locks will be replaced with a new one. Students will be charged to replace any lost locks.
5. DO NOT share your combination with anyone.
6. The school will not take responsibility for lost or stolen property.
7. Do not ask your teacher to hold items for you in class!
8. Students may borrow the long locker near their assigned locker during class and after school sports. However, at the end of or practice, all locks and belongings must return to the student’s assigned locker.
9. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN BELONGINGS!
GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR P.E. CLASS
1. Students are to dress at their lockers and report to their squads
5 minutes after the 2nd bell rings. Students will also have 5 minutes
at the end of class to change.
2. If a student is tardy for class, the following procedures will take place:
FIRST & SECOND TIME-verbal warning & loss of participation points
THIRD TIME-referral to the grade level principal & loss of participation points
3. In order to keep yourself and your classmates safe, horseplay in locker rooms cannot be permitted. It is your locker room. Please help us maintain a pleasant, safe and clean environment for everybody.
4. Safety procedures for all units will be covered by teachers as necessary. As a general rule, no students are to go on or use equipment unless directed by a teacher.
5. All injuries should be reported to the teacher immediately. Students are advised not to touch an injured student or any bodily fluid from any person.
6. At the end of class, students are to remain in the locker room until the bell rings. No one is permitted in the stairway or hallway.
7. Refusal to participate in the class activity will result in an automatic office referral, as well as a deduction in participation and preparation points for that class period.
HOW CAN I GET IN TOUCH WITH THE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS?
The best way to communicate with us is through e-mail; however, if you don’t have access to e-mail then please call and leave a message.
Mr. Todd Brunner: 215-368-2700 Ext: 5170
Mr. Jeff Childs: 215-368-2700 Ext: 5174
Mr. Eric Matsinger: 215-368-2700 Ext: 5219
Mrs. Kristin Ott: 215-368-2700 Ext: 4967
Mr. Jim Parrish: 215-368-2700 Ext: 1720
Mrs. Dana Shea: 215-368-2700 Ext: 5208
Mrs. Mia Weygand: 215-368-2700 Ext: 5267
HOW WILL I BE GRADED?
PREPARATION
· 120 points per marking period = 8 points per class
· “North Penn” uniform tee shirt and shorts, socks and athletic sneakers.
· No jewelry or gum is allowed!
PARTICIPATION
· 180 points per marking period
o Warm Up Participation: 90 points per marking period = 6 points per class
o Activity Participation: 90 points per marking period = 6 points per class
· Grade based on the FULL VALUE CONTRACT: a group agrees to find positive value in efforts from its members. It is usually expressed by encouragement, goal setting, group’s discussion, and a spirit of forgiveness.
o During P.E. CLASS, EVERY STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO:
1. Show respect to everyone.
2. Accept responsibility for your own actions.
3. Put forth your best effort when participating.
4. Show understanding of and accept the differences between everyone in the group.
5. Avoid put-downs and be as positive as you can in all situations.
6. Encourage others.
7. Be open-minded and listen to everyone’s ideas.
TESTS, WORKSHEETS, FITNESS ASSESSMENTS
· The assessments will vary in points per activity.
· If students are absent on test days, they must be prepared to take the tests when they return to class or during the designated make up days.
Please note that a student must participate in at least half of the marking period classes in order to be eligible to pass the class! For example, if a student is unexcused for 9 out of 14 total classes that marking period; he/she will not be eligible to earn a passing grade for physical education.
SIGNATURE SHEET
NAME ______
P.E. TEACHER ______
DATE ______
GRADE ______SECTION (i.e. AD3)______
PennTime Room #______
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME ______
WORK #______HOME #______
E-MAIL ADDRESS______
ANY INFORMATION THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
TEACHER SHOULD BE AWARE OF:
______
______
*NOTE: This does not replace a parent or medical note to be excused from class!
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE______
SIGNATURE SHEET DUE DATE: FIRST CHANGE DATE:
______
FULL VALUE CONTRACT
The Full Value contract is where a group agrees to find positive value in efforts from its members. It is usually expressed by encouragement, goal setting, group’s discussion, and a spirit of forgiveness.
I agree to:
1. Show respect to everyone.
2. Accept responsibility for my own actions.
3. Put forth my best effort when participating.
4. Show understanding of and accept the differences between everyone in our group.
5. Avoid put-downs, and attempt to be as positive as I can in all situations.
6. Encourage others.
7. Be open-minded and listen to everyone’s ideas.
Student Signature: ______
Today’s Date: ______