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COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHT ROOM PROCEDURES

I. Students will come to class prepared for activity Incoming freshmen and new students MUST purchase a lock for their P.E. locker from the main office. All students are to keep their lock on their locker at all times. This lock is the student’s responsibility and if lost or stolen a replacement lock must be purchased for $5.00.

P.E. instructors/school is NOT responsible for stolen items (purses/bags, etc.) that are left on the benches or in unlocked lockers. It is advised that all students lock all items in their lockers after dressing out.

All students must wear a school issued PE uniform. This includes sweatshirts and sweatpants. Students must dress in complete uniform including athletic tennis shoes each day and must only wear their own suit.

II. Course content  Weightlifting P.E. is an advanced weightlifting course designed for the betterment of athletes. The content of this course includes: Olympic style weightlifting, plyometric training, and speed development. Each student will also track their progress through the use of workout booklets and/or workout charts.

III. Participation/No Dress/Early Bird Time Policy Your grade will be based on your participation, effort, ability to dress out properly and ability to properly fill out workout booklets and cards. Therefore, all of these criteria are “one in the same”.

All students are also required to participate in ALL activities (unless cleared by the instructor or a doctor) and ALL “Early Bird” students must be in the weight room or the gym by 6:45am. If not present by 6:45, doors will be locked and student will be given an unexcused absence for that day.

NO DRESS POLICY**These accumulate for a semester! **Must wear school issued PE clothes and/or sweatshirt/sweatpants.

A. The first time that a student does not dress, without proper clearance, or is unexcused to “Early Bird”, their grade will be lowered by 5%. B. The second time that a student does not dress, without proper clearance, is unexcused to “Early Bird”, their grade will be lowered by another 5% and the parents will be contacted and they will be referred to the administration. C. The third time that a student does not dress, without proper clearance, is unexcused to “Early Bird”, you will be removed from the class and moved into study hall for insubordination and receive a grade of “F” for the semester.

PARTICIPATION POLICY**These accumulate for a semester! A. The first time that a student does not participate in activities as instructed by the teacher, their overall grade will be lowered by 5% and they will receive a detention. Parents will also be notified via phone. B. The second time that a student does not participate in activities as instructed by the teacher, their overall grade will be lowered by an additional 10% and they will receive a detention. Parents will also be notified via letter. C. The third time that a student does not participate in activities as instructed by the teacher, their overall grade will be lowered by an additional 20% and they will be removed from the class and moved into study hall and receive a grade of “F” for the semester.

IV. Grading Policy You will be graded on a point system, which includes grades from:

A. Participation Each student will receive a daily participation grade. Each day of activity is worth 10 points. B. Workout Booklet/Card Each student will receive a weekly booklet/card grade which will be worth 100 points. Equivalent to a test score. It is vital that each athlete fill out the needed information. Subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. C. Semester Exam Each student will be administered a “hands on” semester exam worth 20% of their overall semester grade:

Note: CHS is on a semester basis with each of the two nine-week grades counting as 40% of the final semester-grade, and the semester exam counting as 20% of the final semester-grade. In determining semester grades, it is required that the student passes two of the three grades given during each semester in order to receive a passing grade. Passing two of the three does not assure that a student will pass the semester. CUSD #4 GRADING SCALE

LETTER GRADE RANGE GRADE POINT A 93 – 100 4.00 A- 90 – 92 3.67 B+ 87 – 89 3.33 B 83 – 86 3.00 B- 80 – 82 2.67 C+ 77 – 79 2.33 C 73 – 76 2.00 C- 70 – 72 1.67 D+ 69 1.33 D 67 – 68 1.00 D- 66 0.67 F 65 and below 0.00

V. Absenses Anytime a student misses class they must access the teacher’s website and complete a written assignment to make up their participation. For each day absent, the student is given one day after their return to school to submit the completed work. (i.e. Absent Monday-work due Wednesday. Absent Monday and Tuesday-work due Friday). Failure to turn in work on time will result in loss of participation points for the days absent.

School related absences DO NOT apply. (includes but not limited to: school field trips, driver education, rain day)

VI. Medical Excuse Policy Notes from parents or guardians excusing the student from weight lifting are good for one day (at the teacher’s discretion). If the student is to be out of class longer, a note from a doctor is required.

Any student who cannot participate in weight room activities for one week or more due to a doctor’s request will be placed in study hall and may be given alternative work to receive credit until given a doctor’s clearance to return. Those in “Early Bird” will be required to still be present.

VII. INJURY/ICE PROTOCOL Students may NOT ice instead of PE/Weights unless school coach/trainer/doctor has provided written request. Students who ice instead of PE/Weights must also miss practice that day. Students may ice FOLLOWING PE/Weights but must take the ice to next class If a student ices INSTEAD of participating in PE/Weights they must sign a verification sheet stating that they made that choice.

VIII. Classroom rules A. Absolutely no “horseplay” i.e. kicking, pushing, wrestling, play fighting etc. B. Profanity will not be tolerated C. No food or drink in the weight room D. Athletic shoes must be worn and shoe strings must be tied E. No fighting F. Students must be in the gym upon completion of the days activity G. Must be in the weight room door by 6:45am. Door will be locked at 6:45 and all who are not present for unexcused reason will be unexcused H. Students may not serve detention in the morning in place of being in the weight room(EB only), if they do, an unexcused absence will be issued. I. Athletes must rack all weights when exercise is complete J. Safety belts must be worn while squatting, dead lifting, cleaning, snatching, and jerk pressing L. All other school rules apply I have read and understand the above information. If you have any questions please contact Scott Horner at 281-5001 ext. 2024 or Scott Germain at x2075 or Rhonda Major at 2025.

Student’s Name______

Parent’s Signature______To the Parents of ______,

This letter is to inform you that ______has taken his/her second dress cut in P.E. this grading period and has been made aware that his/her grade will be lowered.

If a student is not wearing ALL pieces of P.E. clothing, including proper shoes, a dress cut is recorded with the following taking place:

** The first time you do not dress, without proper clearance, or are unexcused to “Early Bird” your grade will be lowered by 5%.

The second time you do not dress, without proper clearance, or are unexcused to “Early Bird” your grade will be lowered by another 5%, you will be referred to the administration and the parents will be contacted.

The third time you do not dress, without proper clearance, or are unexcused to “Early Bird” you will be removed from the class.

Please take the necessary action to insure your son/daughter does not go beyond this second dress cut. If you have any questions, please call me at 281-5001 ext. 2024.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Scott Horner To the Parents of ______,

This letter is to inform you that ______has taken his/her second unexcused absence to ‘Early Bird” this grading period and has been made aware that his/her grade will be lowered.

It is NOT permissible to be absent from Early Bird, yet present for the rest of the school day. If this occurs, the following steps are taken:

** The first time you do not dress, without proper clearance, or are unexcused to “Early Bird” your grade will be lowered by 5%.

The second time you do not dress, without proper clearance, or are unexcused to “Early Bird” your grade will be lowered by another 5%, you will be referred to the administration and the parents will be contacted.

The third time you do not dress, without proper clearance, or are unexcused to “Early Bird” you will be removed from the class.

Please take the necessary action to insure your son/daughter does not go beyond this step. If you have any questions, please call me at 281-5001 ext. 2024.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Scott Horner

77 Veterans Parkway Columbia, IL 62236 618.281.5001

Rules Acknowledgement Form - 2012/2013

Physical Education/Weight Room

The CHS Administration and instructors require that you read and review with your student the specific rules, procedures and expectations as outlined in the Physical Education/Weight Room Rules and Guidelines worksheet as well as the rules found in the CHS handbook.

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My son/daughter and I have received, read, and agree to all CHS guidelines.

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