REQUIREMENTS
1. Uniform Preparation- any student unprepared 3 or more times without an excuse note will fail for the quarter. In order to make-up an unprepared mark, the student is able to do a current events article on anything to do with health, sports or physical fitness. The work must be done within one week of the unprepared mark or it will not be accepted. Gym clothing essentially consists of athletic shorts or sweat pants and a “T” shirt. Athletic socks and laced sneakers are also a must. Students are required to periodically take gym clothes home to be washed. Please avoid hats, jewelry, sleeveless shirts, tank tops and spaghetti straps. These are all inappropriate for gym activities.
2. Locks and Lockers- students are to purchase a combination lock from the school store. In the event a student forgets his/her combination, all Physical Education teachers have keys to these locks. All books and coats must be locked in lockers, not in the gymnasium or the floor in the locker room. Valuables should not be brought to class. Care of personal property is the responsibility of the student.

MEDICAL EXCUSES
1. If needed for 1 or 2 days, a note from the parent is fine.
2. If longer than 1 week, a note from a doctor is required.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES AND RULES
1. Gum, food and drinks are strictly prohibited in class for safety purposes.
2. When arriving late to class, a student is expected to have a pass from the teacher detaining the student.

GRADING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P/F with an attitude grade)
The grade is based on active participation and preparation of the student. The attitude grade is determined by the student’s ability to demonstrate important qualities such as sportsmanship, teamwork and cooperation.

INTRAMURALS
Morning intramural activities are from 7:25 until 8:10 in Gym 1. Afternoon intramurals take place from 3:00 until 3:50 in Gym 1, the outdoor recess area or the Fitness Room depending on the weather or available facilities. All participants take the 4:00 bus home.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES GRADES 6-8
FALL- Orientation, Fitness Activities, Soccer, Volleyball, Cooperation and Team Building
WINTER- Basketball, Badminton, Fitness Activities, Team Handball, Swimming, Volleyball, Cooperation and Team Building
SPRING- Lacrosse, Fitness Activities, Softball, Tennis, Cooperation and Team Building

ELECTIVES
Dance and Aerobics
Rhythms and movement exercises are performed through low impact, step training and cardiovascular based activities. Course meets every other day in the fall for grades seven and eighth.
Fitness
Cardiovascular as well as muscular conditioning is emphasized through a variety of activities including track and field, resistance training, and team and individual sports. There is also a nutritional component to this class that encourages the student to eat right in order to maintain their fitness.