Houck Middle School

Physical Education Department Syllabus

Dear Parents and Student: This letter is to acquaint you with the philosophy and program of the Physical Education Department at Houck Middle School Physical fitness acti!ities begin with play early in life" starting with arm and leg mo!ements in infancy #s children grow" they need the guidance of parents and teachers in selecting indi!idual and team play acti!ities for physical and emotional de!elopment $esides helping build physical fitness and a sense of physical power" play is a child%s outlet for e&pressing 'oy" frustration" anger" and pride (roup play and sports encourage growth in emotional stability and maturity" and offer that good feeling of )belonging * The ability to win or lose graciously and take pride in the success of others are added !alues learned through these acti!ities" which also pro!ide lessons in honesty" cooperation" teamwork" tolerance" and consideration for others Parents and teachers know that when students are in good health" they get better grades in school" while gaining self+esteem and self+confidence ,e at Houck Middle School belie!e that well planned physical education programs can help children establish lifetime patterns of wholesome and rewarding physical acti!ities" and can help students understand the relationship of e&ercise" diet" rest" and rela&ation to all aspects of health

Physical Education Department Policies and Procedures

PE CLOTHES
-lothes worn in physical education should adhere to the following guidelines: . .nappropriate PE clothing can interfere with: # student%s learning process" student%s acti!e participation" safety of indi!idual $ personal hygiene - maintenance of gym floors and equipment -lothing /equirements # Shirt 0 Houck PE shirt or an appropriate shirt with student%s name written on it in permanent ink 1 no e&ceptions 2 3 sweatshirt4recommended for morning class or for cool weather $ Shorts 0 must allow freedom of mo!ement 3 stretch material 1 cotton 5 cotton blend or nylon 2 with elastic waist 1 no 'eans or button fly 2 - Shoes 0 must be an athletic type and laced appropriately 3 no boots or open toed shoes 6 separate pair for PE is recommended but not required 7abeling /equirements # Grade

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a student earns grade points for dressing down in PE only if they are wearing labeled 8 appropriate clothing Label 0 Students need to label their shirts 3 9irst name last initial on upper left front of shirt

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Participation in PE in!ol!es dressing down in PE clothing e!eryday" and participating in required acti!ity 02 Houck Middle School implements a :; :;:+D/ESS D;,: policy E!ery student will dress down in PE clothes e!eryday unless instructed otherwise by the PE teacher Students may not borrow clothes" towels" or shoes from another student Polic !or "ot dressi"# do$" !or each si% $eek #radi"# &eriod 9irst time not dressing down +3 points off grade Second time not dressing down +3 points off grade Third time not dressing down +3 points off grade and a call home 9orth time not dressing down +3 points off grade and a lunch detention 9ifth time not dressing down +3 points off grade and a referral

32 /egular school clothes will not be allowed to be worn as PE clothes 62 Tennis shoes and socks must be worn at all times 9or safety reasons tennis shoes must be tied properly <2 During class acti!ity" lea!e watches and 'ewelry 1chains" bracelets" rings" and long or loop earrings2 in lockers for safety reasons The PE department is "ot responsible for any lost or stolen 'ewelry =2 PE clothes will be taken home each Thursday or 9riday to be washed and it is the student%s responsibility to remember them for Monday .t is recommended that student ha!e a second set of PE clothes as back+up >2 .f students are well enough to attend school" he5she is well enough to dress down and to do their best in class .f the student is too sick to dress down" he5she should stay home .f a student is well enough to attend school but still cannot participate in dressing down or daily acti!ity we require a doctors note ?2 #ny e&cuse for more than three days will require doctor !erification @2 :ormal physical acti!ity is ad!ocated during menstruation by medical authorities Therefore" girls are not e&cused from participation or dressing at this time A2 9or safety reasons we ask that girls do not ha!e long finger nails" especially false or acrylics

LOC'S AN( LOC'ERS

02 Do not gi!e combinations to anyone Students are not permitted to share lockers with another student Students" who do so" may be referred to the #ssistant Principal for appropriate consequences 32 Student%s belongings must be locked in assigned street+clothes lockers while participating in PE class 7ea!ing any personal items unattended at any time in!ites theft Bse the lock to protect your belongingsCthis is the student%s responsibility <2 7ocks left on big lockers will be remo!ed

LOC'ER ROOM
02 There is to be no misconduct in the locker room Bnnecessary loudness" profanity" running" pushing" throwing gear" horseplay" towel snapping" and throwing people in the showers will not be tolerated #ny misbeha!ior will be refereed to the #ssistant Principal for appropriate consequences 32 Students are not to bring drinks or food into the PE facilities :o food" class drinks" candy" or gum in

GRA(ING POLIC)
Students earn their grades E!ery student has the potential to recei!e high grades regardless of their skills or limitations # point system will be implemented whereby each student will earn points for each day for participation and effort Students choosing not to participate will ha!e points deducted" and students doing outstanding work can earn the ma&imum points gi!en Teachers will go o!er the point distribution the first day of class (rades will reflect off the following categories:

*+,--Atte"da"ce a"d (ressi"# (o$" ./,--Partici&atio"" E!!ort0 1eha2ior a"d Social Res&o"sibilit ./,--Tests 3$ritte" a"d4or !it"ess testi"#5
6Check $ith our teacher !or 7akeu& $ork that is o!!ered8 See your teacher to make proper arrangements .t is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher for make+up work following ALL absences Parent Signature DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Student Signature DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD