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PE Rules & Grading
1. Change your clothes each day
2. Have your binder and something to write with each day
3. Try your best in every activity
4. Be polite at all times!
20% of the grade for the semester will
come from the unit / semester assessment rubric.
10% of the grade for the semester will
come from notebook quizzes.
10% of the grade for the semester will
come from a test or a project
100% of the grade for the semester.
DAILY POINTS =60% of the semester grade (60
points)
Each of the 20 classes per semester is worth 3 points (20 classes x 3
points = 60 pts.)
The daily points are based on the student’s performance in the following
areas:
1. Class preparation – Arriving on time and with the necessary materials
2. Following classroom rules – Following the rules the first time you
are asked
3. Effort – Try your best without having to be reminded by the teacher
to increase your
level of participation
4. Being polite – Being courteous to your teacher and your classmates
UNIT / SEMESTER ASSESSMENT=20% of the semester
grade (20 points)
The unit / semester rubric is designed to assess each student’s overall
performance in the following areas:
1. Citizenship 2. Following Directions 3. Attitude/Effort 4. Skill
A student can earn between 1-5 points for each of the 4 categories for a
total of 20 points:
Ex. 1=Poor 2= Below Average 3= Average 4=above average 5=Excellent
3 ring binder and QUIZZES=10% of the Semester
grade (10 points)
3-ring binder- This 3-ring binder should be a ½ inch binder or less if
possible. This binder should be left in your PE locker so that it is
available for class each day. A sign in the teacher’s office window will
tell you when you need to bring your notebook into class. If no sign is
posted then you should leave your binder in your locker for that day. If
you do not have your binder and/or something to write with you will have
.5 of your 3 daily points deducted from your grade. We recommend that
you attach a pencil to your notebook with a string so you will always
have one. There will be three or more open notebook quizzes each
semester.
TEST or PROJECT=10% of the Semester grade (10
points)
6th & 7th Grade -
A 33-50 short answer question test for 6th grade
Each day you walk into the locker room you should check the window for
the sign with your teachers name on it. Under their name instructions
will be listed such as Change, Inside, Outside, Swimming. These
instructions tell you what you should prepare for. The only time you
should not change is if the sign specifically says DO NOT CHANGE! Just a
reminder, any time that sign says “Notebook” you should bring your
3-ring binder and a pen or pencil to write with.
2. Medical Excuses
A medical excuse will be granted whenever a note from a DOCTOR is
brought TO THE NURSE. The classes missed will not have to be made up,
and the student’s grade will be based on the classes attended.
3. Parent Notes / Nurse’s Excuse
At the nurse’s discretion, a student may be excused from participating
in class by a note from a parent. Self-limiting may be written on the
excuse. If so, the student will be expected to change and participate in
class to the best of his/her abilities under the circumstances. Students
may also be excused from class, if they become ill during the school
day. Anytime a one day nurse’s excuse is given, THE CLASSES WILL HAVE TO
BE MADE UP. Classes can be made up by attending 2 intramurals and all 3
points will be added to your grade. (1.5 points earned for each session
attended).
4. School Related Absences
School related absences such as speech lessons, guidance visits, field
trips or music lessons will not have to be made up. The student should
bring a pass to their Physical Education teacher that will excuse their
absence (Other students should not be relied on to get this information
to the teacher).
5. Absence
Three (3) free absences, which include internal and external suspension,
with no make-up requirement will be given each semester. The student
should get any written work missed during the next class they attend.
Any absence over 3 can be made up by attending 2 intramurals (1.5 points
earned for each session attended).
6. Unprepared
If a student comes to class without a change of clothes, but is wearing
sneakers, they will be allowed to participate in class that day and earn
1.5 of their daily points. If a student has no sneakers they will
receive 0 points for the day. Lost points can be re-earned by
completing make-ups.
7. Make Up Classes
1. Participation in intramural activities
the next five minutes you should get changed, use the restroom and be
waiting to go into
the gym to your stretch spots.
different t-shirt and shorts/wind pants than you wore to school. You
must change back
into your school clothes after each class.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION HAS SOME INHERENT
PHYSICAL RISKS. Minor and even potentially serious injury can occur from
participation in this or any physical activity. These risks are greatly
reduced if you use common sense, are always safety conscious, and always
follow the rules of the activities.
I understand the rules and the numerical grading policy that have been
listed and reviewed on these pages. I also understand that breaking a
rule on any of these pages can result in disciplinary action and or loss
of credit for that day’s class.
In accordance with the Success is Required program, I am aware that any
student that does not achieve a 65% or higher will receive an Incomplete
on their report card for the given semester. The Incomplete will remain,
and the student will be placed on Academic Probation, until the required
Essential Tasks (ET’s) are completed. Upon completion of the ET’s, the
Incomplete will then be replaced with a 65%.
