New
Glarus High School Physical Education
Guidelines
and Student Agreement
DEPARTMENT MISSION
To improve the health and fitness levels of all
students by incorporating a new paradigm of health and physical education
experiences. These experiences are focused
on developing and promoting physical activity, fitness, nutrition and
cooperative social behavior. They will
be delivered through an evidence-based curriculum that will foster lifelong
healthy lifestyles.
GRADING
Grades will be determined on a total point
basis. These points will be earned
through activity engagement, unit quizzes, and fitness assessment.
Activity
You will be given 1 point
for every 5 minutes you are engaged in activity, discussion, instruction,
etc.. For 62 minute classes you will have
4 minutes to change at the beginning of class and 8 minutes to change at the
end of class. You will have 50 minutes
of class time to receive a total of 10 points.
Attire
Appropriate physical education clothes must include
a full-length shirt (no cut-off sleeves) and sport shorts or sweatpants. A
sweatshirt and sweatpants are recommended for outdoor activities. For hygiene
purposes, “activity clothes” cannot be the same as the clothes that were worn
to school. Soft soled, non-marking athletic shoes with support for activity and
tied laces are required to
avoid ankle sprain.
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All
pants/shorts must be worn with the waistband at or above the hips with no
undergarments showing.
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If
a student does not have appropriate activity attire OR does not wear them
appropriately, he/she will not be allowed to engage in the day’s activities and
all points will be forfeited.
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SHOES
ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY CLASS AND MUST BE DIFFERENT THAN WHAT HE OR SHE IS
WEARING TO SCHOOL TO PROTECT THE GYM FLOOR.
Fitness Testing
The ultimate goal in Physical Education is to
achieve and maintain a healthy fitness level.
With this goal in mind, it is imperative that students participate in
fitness testing to assess fitness levels at the beginning and end of each
term. We use the Fitnessgram health-related
fitness assessment which uses criterion-referenced standards, called Healthy
Fitness Zones, to determine students' fitness levels based on what is optimal
for good health. The students will be
graded on their ability to achieve the Healthy Fitness Zone for EACH of the following
Heath-Related-Fitness Components (Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance,
Flexibility, and Cardiovascular Endurance.
The Final Fitness
Assessment will add up to 30% of a student’s final grade and MUST be completed to pass the
class.
Fitness
Opportunities
Students will receive opportunities to improve
fitness for each Health-Related-Fitness Component everyday in class. Students are also expected to continue that
improvement outside of class with further engagement in fitness activities
along with healthy behavior and nutritional choices.
Quizzes
At the end of some units,
a comprehensive quiz may be given to assess student knowledge. Notice will be given and a brief review may
occur ahead of time. Depending on the
unit, a study guide may be provided.
ATTENDANCE
Daily attendance in class
is required. Unexcused tardiness
will be reported to the office. Failure
to show up for class will result in a loss of points for the day. Students may make up work at any time
during the quarter. It
is highly recommended that any absence be made up. Allowed make-ups are limited
to 25% of a quarter (exceptions will be considered).
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Make-ups
will not be accepted after the last day of classes (not exams).
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Each
student is allowed THREE school-related
absences per semester, provided a preplanned absence form was signed prior to
the day of the absence. This will not
result in a loss of points.
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You
will have the opportunity to make up THREE
missed classes per quarter by exercising with a family member OR participating in an organized sport
practice or game. You will need to obtain a form from a physical education
teacher to do this. Forms can be found
on the bulletin board outside of the gym AND online on the physical education
teacher’s school website.
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You
will also be allowed to make up days in the Weight Room. See details below.
Procedure for
making up a class
1)
Check
in with the teacher or coach supervising the make-up time.
2)
Change
your clothes & report to the fitness center/weight room.
3)
Complete
the make-up & get the make-up form signed and dated by the supervisor.
4)
Turn
the completed form in to your teacher before the end of the term.
Rules for make-ups:
1)
Must
check in with a PE teacher, who will tell you what dates are available for a
make-up at least one day before you plan
to make-up a class.
2)
Must
change your clothes.
3)
Substitute
teachers cannot sign a make-up form.
4)
Make-ups
must be done at the high school.
5)
Acceptable
make-ups include a minimum of:
62 Minute Class
30 minute jog on the treadmill at
level 4.5
15 miles on the recumbent bike
50 minutes of weightlifting (only
if approved by your teacher)
6)
If
weight room supervisor does not approve the make-up, no points will be given.
Medical Policy: Communication from a
parent/guardian is expected if a student is unable to participate on a given
day and would like to make up the missed class with an alternate activity. If
you are unable to participate for 3
consecutive class periods, a medical note will be expected. The medical note must include limitations and expected date of return to class. An attempt will be made to
accommodate students with medical situations.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
All students are expected
to respect the teacher, equipment, fellow classmates and themselves. ABSOLUTELY NO FOUL LANGUAGE OR HARRASSMENT
WILL BE TOLERATED!!! Any student found to disobey these rules will receive an
office referral.
LOCKER ROOMS
If there is something you would like me to secure
for you during class I am happy to do so. There are thefts which take place in
NGHS, especially in the locker rooms. Locker rooms are only to be used when you
are in class. LOCK YOUR VALUABLES!! BE RESPONSIBLE!!!
Locks
It is your responsibility to secure your belongings.
You are provided a lock at the beginning of the term. Once you receive the lock, you are
responsible for replacement if Lost or Stolen. Lock
replacement cost is $10 payable to the office. Once the replacement payment is made, show me
the receipt and I will provide a new lock.
Heart Rate Monitors
If you are given a heart rate monitor during your
class, you will be responsible for the replacement of the heart rate monitor if
it is Lost OR Stolen. Watches
are $70 and transmitters are $20.
Thank
you for helping us make this school year great!
Jon Goodness Brittany Spencer Grant
(608)
527-2410 ext. 4230 (608)
527-2410 ext. 4208
Student
Agreement
Please fill in the following
information and have both parent/guardian and student sign and return to your
physical education teacher with payment (if necessary) by Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
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Name of Student____________________________
Circle Physical Education
Teacher: Mr. Goodness Mrs. Spencer Grant
Circle Current Grade: 12 11 10 9
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By signing below I have read,
understand and agree to abide by the rules and grading policies of the Physical
Education Department at New Glarus High School.
Student Signature _____________________________ Date___________
Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________ Date___________
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We would like to correspond with
parents / guardians periodically throughout the trimester. Please provide an e-mail address and phone
number where we can reach you.
Parent/Guardian
Contact Information
Name(s): ____________________________________
Email: ______________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________
Thank you for helping us make this
school year great!
Jon Goodness Brittany Spencer Grant
(608)
527-2410 ext. 4230 (608)
527-2410 ext. 4208
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