Policy & Procedures

  • R-H SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    2021-2022

    CLASS EXPECTATIONS/PRACTICES

     

     

    DRESS REQUIREMENTS: You must have a change of clothes; NOT what you wore to school.

    Sneakers properly tied, shorts/sweat pants, T-shirt/sweatshirt. BE PREPARED TO GO OUTSIDE EVERYDAY.                                                                                                                                    

    NO hanging jewelry                                                                       

     

    POOL

    ALL STUDENTS WILL swim once. Bathing suits are required and t-shirts can be worn over a suit. No cut off shorts.

     

    EXPECTATIONS

    1.       Be Respectful of teachers and students, including but not limited to, abstaining from using foul or inappropriate language.

    2.       Be Caring by refraining from using hurtful words or actions before, during, and after class.

    3.       Be Responsible by being prepared for class and completing any make-up work by the posted due date.

    4.       Be Ready to Learn by checking in ON TIME with your PE teacher BEFORE the bell rings and participating for the entire class period.

    5.       Be Trustworthy by returning all equipment once you are dismissed from your activity and after changing, remain in the PE area until the dismissal bell.

     

    FITNESS TESTING

    The four components of fitness to be tested include: CARDIOVASCULAR (timed mile run:1st/4th quarter; OR the pacer test: 2nd/3rd), MUSCULAR STRENGTH (flexed arm hang), MUSCULAR ENDURANCE (sit-ups), FLEXIBILITY (sit & reach). ALL students will be tested four times a year (once each quarter) and students have the opportunity to improve on their fitness score by completing a Fitness Improvement Plan (FIP). Information on the FIP can be obtained from your PE teacher.

     

    GRADING

    Each student will receive a numeric grade for P.E.:

                    70%:      Daily Participation

                    20%:      Quarterly Fitness Testing

                    10%:      Written Assignments

      *Please refer to the HS PE Grading Rubric for more details

     

    The P.E. grade will be part of your G.P.A. Four years of P.E. are required for graduation. Each student may receive 1/4 credit per semester.

     

    INCOMPLETE

    Any student who does not complete Fitness Testing will receive an incomplete for that quarter. Once an incomplete is recorded the teacher and student will develop a plan to help them fulfill their testing in a timely manner. Please be advised that if a student does not meet the requirements set forth in the student plan and the incomplete remains, it will result in the student being ineligible for extra-curricular activities (clubs, athletics, play, etc). If the incomplete is still not resolved by the end of the semester, the student will receive a failing grade for the course and will have to repeat that semester of PE.

     

    MAKE-UPS*

    1.       Make-up opportunities are avalable for those students having legal absences. (i.e.  music lessons, field trips, legal absences from school or class, or short-term medical).

    2.       P.E. make-up will consist of a 60-minute weight/fitness room session. Make-ups may be done during 5th Block ONLY (A,B,D,E and F days). STUDENTS NEED TO OBTAIN A PASS FROM THEIR PE TEACHER IN            ORDER TO BE ADMITTED TO THE WEIGHT ROOM, prior to 2:00pm. The teacher supervising that day will log you in and communicate with your PE teacher when you have completed your make up. 

    3.       In order to get the maximum benefits out of your workout, YOU MUST BE IN THE WEIGHT ROOM BY 2:10. After 2:10 the doors will be shut and you will not be admitted.

    4.       If there are any concerns or problems regarding make-ups, the student should see their teacher to attempt to make special arrangements. (Any student participating on a RH athletic team, that is in season, may use a      team practice for a make up.)

    5.       All make-ups must be completed by the end of the quarter.

    6.       If a student misses the last day of a class in a marking period, an additional week will be granted to make-up the work.

     

    *Please note that your PE teacher may make changes ot the make up practices for those students who are frequently absent from class becasue of legal excuses.

     

    MEDICALS

         Students who are on medically excused (doctor's note) for an extended time period (more than once class), will be required to complete a written assignment to make-up their PE classes. Lenght of assignment is determined by time away from PE and will be assigned by student's teacher.

     

     

    CLASS ATTENDANCE AND CONSEQUENCES FOR CUTTING CLASS: SEE STUDENT AGENDA

     

    UNEXCUSED TARDINESS TO CLASS: SEE STUDENT AGENDA

     

    CONTRACTS: Students MUST complete their Fitness Testing prior to going on a contract

    Athletic:  available to those students who participate on a RH athletic team. This contract is only good for the duration of the student’s current athletic season. The student  is to return to their regular P.E. class the first day after the conclusion of their season or if they no longer are a member of the team. While on this contract, the student will be required to check-in with their PE teacher each class period.  

     

     

    Alternative: available to any student who is in good academic standing in P.E. Students remain on alternative contract for an entire semester, unless they fail to meet the requirements, at which point they must return to their regular P.E. class. While on this contract, the student will be required to check- in wit their PE teacher each class period and complete approximately 160  minutes of activity per week ( log sheets/journal) will be required to help track minutes, per their teacher’s specifications.

     

         

    LOCKS/LOCKERS

    All students will be issued a P.E. lock, which is to be placed on a small locker in the appropriate locker room.

                    A $5 fee will be charged to replace a lost lock.

    Student property should be locked in lockers during class.

    Students are encouraged not to bring valuables or large amounts of money to class.

    Students are not to share lockers or lock combos for security reasons.

     

    PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP LOCKER ROOMS SECURED AT ALL TIMES. THE P.E. DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. PLEASE KEEP ALL VALUABLES LOCKED IN YOUR LOCKER AT ALL TIMES.

     

    SAFETY

    The following safety suggestions will be adhered to:

    1.        Students will be in appropriate P.E. attire in order to participate in class.

    2.       Students will not be allowed to wear hanging jewelry.

    3.       Students will lace and properly tie sneakers/cleats prior to participation.

    4.       Students will not bring food/drinks/gum into the locker room and the gym areas.

    5.       Students not wearing safety glasses will be required to use glass guards or glass bands or remove glasses in P.E. areas.

    6.       All classes will begin with an appropriate series of warm-ups exercises.

    7.       Students will not leave the P.E. area without the teacher’s permission.

    8.       Students will immediately report all injuries to the P.E. teacher in charge.

     

    ELECTRONICS POLICY

    As per student handbook, there are to be NO cell phones in use during instructional times. This includes Physical Education. Please be advised that teachers will confiscate cell phone if visible during class. In addition the use of MP3 players, iPods, or other music devices are NOT allowed in PE class, unless you are in the weight room, and then ONLY with your teacher’s permission.

     

    FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE

    In the event of a fire drill, students will immediately evacuate the building using the nearest door available and report directly to the area by the tennis court where they will meet with their attendance teacher.