Physical Education
2008-09
Email: racinedon@bcchs.org

GRADES:       100-99…A+                    84-83…C+

                          98-95…A                      82-78…C

                          94-93…A-                     77-76…C-

                          92-91…B+                    75-74…D+

                          90-87…B                      73-72…D

                          86-85…B-                     71-70…D-

                                                                     69-below..F

 Semester Grade = 90% (18 weeks) & 10% semester final 

Your grade in Physical Education. is composed of two elements:

 A.      TESTS:  This equals 40% of your grade

            1.      Written tests for each sport

2.      In class written assignments and questions for each sport.

3.      Physical Fitness Tests

4.      Health Work  (tests, in-class assignments)

5.      Make-ups…If a test is missed, it cannot be made up during class time.  This can be done at 7:15 AM or at the availability of your teacher.  The STUDENT has the responsibility to make these arrangements.  IF TESTS ARE NOT MADE UP…A ZERO WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE GRADE.

 B.       PARTICIPATION:  This is the other 60% of your grade.

                  1.      All students must be in their assigned area after dressing out and failure to do this…-1pt.

2.      A) Uniform for Freshmen Physical Education:  Purchased at school, i.e. Green shorts, green and white reversible shirt, crew or tube plain white socks (NO LOGOS, NO ANKLE SOCKS).  Plain white T-shirt with sleeves or a white BCCHS shirt may be worn under reversible.    Your name must be on shirt and shorts.  -2 pts

B) Uniform for Advanced Physical Education:  Solid color shorts, i.e. Green, gold, gray, white, black, blue.  (Small logo OK).  Shirts must be solid color, white, gray, green or gold, (NO LOGOS or CUT-OFFS) must have full sleeves.  BCCHS shirts are OK, crew or tube plain white socks, (NO LOGOS, NO ANKLE SOCKS).  -2 pts

If not dressed in the above uniform you will not be able to participate in class that day and points will be taken off.  You will walk or receive a written assignment.

3.      Please remove all jewelry, rings watches earrings or necklaces etc.-1 pt

4.      All students must participate in the activity of the day.  Failure to do this…-2 pts

5.      After the 4^th absence, student will lose a point each day for the 9 weeks.

6.      After the 8^th absence student will lose 2 points a day for the 9 weeks.

7.      Students with excuses for participation in Physical Education will be given an assignment at the discretion of the teacher.  (written or otherwise)

8.      If you are asthmatic and use an inhaler, bring it to class or you will not be able to participate.  –2 pts

9.      No gum chewing during Physical Education class!! ( Safety issue)  -2pts

10.   ALL PARTICIPATION MUST BE IN A SAFE MANNER

**CONTINUED DISREGARD FOR THE ABOVE RULES WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL LOSS OF POINTS OR DETENTION. (S)  DEMERITS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ALL OTHER VIOLATIONS.

 NOTE:  Students must dress out daily unless instructed to do otherwise.  A grade is given for this class, therefore daily participation is expected.  A WRITTEN EXCUSE FROM YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE FOR THIS CLASS.

 CHEATING:  Giving taking, and or being associated with the giving of information during a test, exam or any other assignment will result in a grade of ZERO for that assignment.

 SUSPENDED STUDENTS:  In or out of school, will result in the loss of daily participation points (-2).  Written work must be made up and will be dropped one letter grade.

 MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Please inform your teacher of any medical condition that might be affected by your Physical Education. class.  Thank you.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

   1.      Be in your stretching line, dressed properly, and ready to participate within 5 minutes after your dismissal to change.

2.      Be supportive of your classmates.  We don’t allow put-downs, verbal or otherwise.  No swearing.

3.      Tie your shoes securely for class.

4.      Again, WHITE TUBE OR CREW SOCKS are the only acceptable socks to be worn.  NO ANKLE SOCKS.

5.      No food or drinks allowed in the gym or locker room.

6.      After showers, deposit your towel in the proper place.

7.      After class, when you are dressed…sit on the bench until the bell rings.

8.      Your Physical Education. uniform needs to be taken home and laundered every Friday.  DON’T FORGET TO BRING IT BACK ON MONDAY!!  The locker room is filled with athletes after school, so take your uniform with you when you leave class on Friday.

9.      You may bring shampoo, deodorant, cologne…NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE…glass is not allowed in the locker room.

10.  Because this is an activity class, it is important for you to suit up when required, and participate fully, otherwise you will get to walk during class time and lose your participation points.

Physical Education. is a fun class.  Let’s have an enjoyable year!

I have read and understand the syllabus and agree to abide by the contents.

Student Signature                                          Parent Signature

Date

This will be kept on file until the successful completion of class.