<p> Physical Education: Rules, Policies and Expectations 2016 – 2017 School Year (6th, 7th, and 8th Grades)</p><p>Instructor: Ms. O’Brien & Mr. Ramirez / Mr. Hoffman</p><p>E-mail Address: [email protected] & [email protected] </p><p>Rules:</p><p>1) Students are expected to:</p><p> a. Come to class on time and be fully prepared.</p><p> b. Follow instructions when and how they are given.</p><p> c. Show respect through speech, body language, and attitude toward the instructor, other students, and themselves.</p><p> d. Keep all electronic devices and back packs out of the Gymnasium and locker room.</p><p> e. Be GUM FREE! (Gum is prohibited in the Gymnasium, the locker room, and throughout the class. It is dangerous to be chewing gum during a class such as Physical Education.)</p><p>Attire:</p><p>1) The Physical Education attire consists of loose athletic clothing which will allow for full mobility in any activity. Jeans are not permitted as they restrict movement. Below is a list of acceptable attire.</p><p> a. Shorts </p><p> b. Sweat pants</p><p> c. T-shirts</p><p> d. Sweat shirts</p><p> e. Socks</p><p> f. Sneakers </p><p>**ALL JEWELRY MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS…STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR JEWELRY** **ALL ATTIRE MUST BE SCHOOL, SIZE, AND WEATHER APPROPRIATE** 2) Students MUST change into clothes for Physical Education. Clothes that a student is wearing throughout the school day will not be permitted.</p><p>3) Students are responsible for dressing appropriately for the weather. Classes will be held outdoors and students are expected to dress accordingly.</p><p>4) Sneakers are to be tied correctly throughout the duration of the class from beginning to end. </p><p>5) Full compliance is expected for credit.</p><p>Late Policy:</p><p>1) Students will have five (5) minutes from the start bell to be seated properly in their assigned position.</p><p>2) To receive full credit, students are expected be fully changed and in their assigned position at the start of attendance.</p><p>Excused:</p><p>1) In order to be excused from a Physical Education class, a note from a parent is required.</p><p>2) If more than two classes will be missed, a doctor’s note is required.</p><p>3) In the case that a student is excused long-term, participation is still expected.</p><p> a. Score Keeper</p><p> b. Referee</p><p> c. Student Aid 4) Excused students will receive a grade based on their performance just as those participating students are receiving a grade. Disruptions caused to the class by excused students will be reflected in their grade. </p><p>5) Written assignments may be given to students who are excused long-term.</p><p>6) A doctor’s note is required to return to class following a long-term excuse. </p><p>Unprepared(s):</p><p>1) For every three (3) unprepareds a student receives, the End of the Marking Period grade will drop one (1) letter grade. (Each unprepared is 3.3 points off of a student’s End of Marking Period grade.)</p><p>2) In the case that a student is unprepared, that student is still expected to participate.</p><p> a. Score Keeper</p><p> b. Referee</p><p> c. Student Aid</p><p>3) Unprepared students will receive a grade based on their performance just as those participating students are receiving a grade. Disruptions caused to the class by unprepared students will be reflected in their grade.</p><p>4) Written assignments may be given to students who are unprepared. </p><p>Grading:</p><p>1) Students will receive a Daily Grade. The Daily Grade will be determined by the following categories:</p><p> a. Preparation (Attire, Jewelry off, etc.)</p><p> b. Participation/ Effort/ Following Instructions/ Following Procedures (Talking at inappropriate times, etc.) </p><p> c. Cognitive Development (Knowledge, Applying knowledge, Progress, etc.)</p><p> d. Closure (Equipment clean up; etc.)</p><p>Electronics:</p><p>1) All electronic devices (Cellular phone, iPod, etc.) are prohibited from entering the Gymnasium/Locker Room.</p><p>2) Any devices that are found in use, on a student’s person, or ringing will be confiscated to the office where the student may retrieve it at the end of the school day. Bags:</p><p>1) All back packs and purses are to be placed outside of the Gymnasium doors prior to entering the Gymnasium.</p><p>2) This applies to ALL students:</p><p> a. Prepared</p><p> b. Unprepared</p><p> c. Excused (Short/Long Term) Safety:</p><p>1) Students are expected to follow safety procedures exactly as they are explained to them in class for the varying activities that they are exposed to.</p><p>2) Students are expected to apply / follow these procedures each and every day as the information is received and built upon. </p><p>* This form can also be found on Ms. O’Brien’s teacher website.*</p><p>* Your compliance in following these rules is expected and appreciated. We are looking forward to a wonderful academic and athletic year with you and your children! *</p><p>I have read the above rules, policies, and expectations for Physical Education class.</p><p>Student’s Grade: ______Date: ______</p><p>Parent’s E-mail: ______Parent’s Phone Number: (______) - ______- ______</p><p>Please circle the best form of contact: E-mail or Phone </p><p>Student’s Name: ______Student’s Signature: ______</p><p>Parent’s Name: ______Parent’s Signature: ______</p><p>* This must be signed and returned to the instructor by Thursday 9/15/16. ______</p>