2007 – 2008 PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH & FITNESS CLASS

Non-suiting -15 points

Tardy -5 points

Inappropriate language -5 to -10 points

Lack of effort or participation -5 to -10 points

leaving PE hallway before bell -10 points

Not following directions -5 to -10 points

Lack of materials -5 points

Absent -15 points

Inappropriate shoes -10 points

Cell phone/mp3 player/hats on etc. -5 points

Class Rules:

1. Be dressed and ready to go 5 minutes after the tardy bell rings.

2. Wait in your assigned spot in the gym or hallway. No horseplay.

3. No hats, no cell phones, no Ipods etc. keep them in your locker.

4. Proper attire means –t-shirt, gym shorts, tennis shorts

5. No food or drink in the locker room, PE hallway, weight room, and PE hallway

6. Every student must have purchased their own lock & locker in the PE locker room.

7. Students may not leave the PE hallway until after the bell rings—wait behind doorway.

8. Do not leave class without permission of the instructor.

9. Keep all personal belongings locked up in your assigned locker.

10. No gum in the gymnasiums.

Security of Personal Belongings

For security reasons all students will use PHS issued locks on PE lockers. Locks are rented for $4 per year, which include an activity fee for use of school equipment. (Lost locks result in a $5 replacement charge.) Students need to lock and secure their assigned lockers. Don’t share lockers or combinations with others. Clothes may be stored in the larger lockers during the class period, but must be returned to your assigned basket before you leave. Locker room doors are locked each class period, so be on time. *Team lockers rooms will only be accessible before and after school. If athletes would like to use this area to store their equipment they may rent a lock. It will not be available during the school day. Students enrolled in a PE class must rent a lock and use the regular locker room during the school day regardless of whether they are an athlete or not.

Activity Attire and Non-suiting

All students are expected to dress for class everyday we are in the gym setting. This includes a T-shirt, shorts/sweats, socks, and non-marking tennis shoes with closed backs and tied laces. If the student non-suits, 15 points are lost and can not be made up. Students are still expected to participate that day. Those who do not participate, will be sent to SMC (a detention area by the attendance office) for the class period. The first time a non-suit occurs, a verbal warning is given. The second non-suit warrants parent notification. The third time is when the student is sent to SMC during the class period and receives a school referral, and is assigned after school detention. The fourth time the student is sent to SMC during the class period, and will be assigned an after school 2-hour Wednesday community service. If a fifth non-suit occurs, a mandatory parent conference is scheduled, in addition to another after school 2-hour Wednesday community service.

Injury/Illness

No parent notes are needed. If the student is injured or ill he/she is expected to discuss the matter with the teacher. Limited activity may be assigned when appropriate. If a doctor’s visit warrants rest, a doctor’s note needs to be given to the teacher. Students are expected to still dress for class. Students with long term medical problems should make arrangements with the teacher and the counseling office if class changes are required.

Passes to leave class

You’re allowed 2 passes a semester if you must leave class. Use these wisely.

Excused and Unexcused Absences

School related functions (field trips, concerts, athletic competitions) do not have to be made-up. The attendance office reports this information to the teacher if you filled out a prearranged absence form. Otherwise, fifteen points are lost when a student is absent. Points lost from excused absences through the PHS attendance office (for sickness, medical appointments, etc.) can be regained through completion of a “make-up” assignment (See below.) Make-ups must be completed within 5 days of an absence. If an absence is unexcused, participation points cannot be regained. For extended absences, students should contact the instructor to make arrangements for more time in order to complete make-ups if the days will be excused.

Make-ups

Make-ups should be completed to regain participation points missed due to any excused absence. They must be made-up in 5 school days. Make-up slips are available on teacher website, on her class clipboard, or in her office. Make-up options are:

1.The weight room is supervised after school on Wednesday only. Students must sign-in the weight room by 2:20 pm and complete the activity by 3 pm. Please check out with the supervising teacher before leaving to ensure make-up credit has been completed and documented for 40 total minutes of weight training activity.

2. Submit an article related to health and fitness (from a magazine/internet/newspaper/book/etc.) and on a separate piece of paper write a handwritten report (300-500 words) summarizing the main points. Cite the source and date.

3. Do at least 40 minutes of physical activity. Answer on a piece of paper the following: 1. Describe the activity and why you chose it. 2. Why is it good for you? 3. What fitness

4. During fall and spring sports seasons Open Gym and/or Preseason Conditioning is run by coaches. During these sessions students can be involved in fitness conditioning or games. 40 minutes of activity satisfies a make-up. A student must document the activity, date, and obtain a written signature from the supervising coach to turn in to their PE teacher.

Please sign below to indicate that you are informed about the H & F class grading and expectations. Please review and sign with your son or daughter.

Student’s Name:(please print) ___________________________________ Class period: ____

Student’s Signature: ________________________________

Parent’s Signature:_________________________________

**Students are given two copies of this class grading requirements and expectations. One copy needs to be returned to the instructor and the other copy needs to go in your notebook for reference throughout the semester.