All School rules will apply in addition to the following

Proper Dress for Class

1. A complete change of athletic clothing must be worn, including white t-shirt or sweatshirt(when weather is cold), navy/gold/white shorts or sweatpants, white socks and running shoes. No jeans shorts, ragged, cut-off or torn shorts, sweatpants, or shirts will be permitted. No school clothes should be worn over or under physical education clothes.

2. A mark deduction will be given to a student NOT having proper shoes to wear. Running shoes should be tied tight (skate shoes not applicable) before class and remain tied during the class period.

3. Classes may be held outdoors in the fall and spring. Be prepared daily with a jacket, sweatshirt and/or sweatpants.

4. No jewellery should be worn during class since it can pose a safety hazard.

Lockers and Locker Rooms

1. There is a general room for students to store items in while they are in phys ed class.

2. The physical education locker room is the only one that may be used.

3. Once class begins, no student will be allowed back into the change room without permission from the teacher.

6. Valuable belongings (jewellery, purses, wallets) are left up to the discretion of the student. Jewellery can be locked up during class time in the teacher's office. Leaving valuables lying around is only inviting theft. The physical education staff will not be responsible for lost of stolen articles.

Class Expectations

1. Students will be given four minutes after class bell and five minutes at the end of class to change clothes.

2. No gum chewing is allowed in class and no food or drink is to be consumed in the gym or change room areas.

3. All students will remain in the gym until they are dismissed, unless they ask permission from the teacher.

4. Any injuries or emergencies must be reported to the teacher during the class period so the proper action can be taken.

5. No one is allowed in the equipment room without permission from the teacher.

6. Directions must be followed the first time they are given.

7. Abuse, destruction or misuse of physical education equipment will not be tolerated. Obscene language, gestures, harassment or disrespect will not be tolerated.

Participation Excuse

1. A student well enough to be in school is generally well enough to be dressed and participating in class. Any exception to this will be handled on an individual basis.

2. A note from a parent is required to excuse a student due to injury or illness. It will be accepted for a maximum of three consecutive days. To be excused longer than three days, a doctor’s note is required. Once a doctor's note is obtained, student's missing a substantial amount of class time will be assigned an alternate assignment to be completed in lieu of activity marks.

3. A student who has become ill at school will discuss the problem with the teacher before the start of class and a decision will be made as to the best course of action for the student to take.

4. Any student with an excused absence from school or excuse from class participation will be required to make-up the points to get credit for class(es) missed.

Grading Requirements

1. The points earned for the quarter will determine a student’s grade. Points will be earned for proper dress and for class participation. There will also be written and/or skill tests and some possibilities to earn extra credit points. Each student has a participation mark of 40 to start off each unit.

2. Dress points will be determined as follows.

    5 marks deducted if the student isn't dressed properly

3. Students will maintain marks if they show that he/she:

• Participates to the best level of his/her ability.
• Shows good sportsmanship.
• Follows directions and class rules.
• Treats equipment with care in the proper manner

A maximum of 4 points will be deducted each class period if a student, this depends on the scenario

• Performs unsafe act(s).
• Shows poor sportsmanship.
• Uses profanity.
• Puts others down.
• Breaks game rules or expectations intentionally.
• Argues with others.
• Is tardy to class.
• Has an unexcused absence.
• Is being in subordinate
• Is fighting
• Destroys school property
• Is not excused and not participating.

How to earn make-up points for Medical Excuses or Excused Absences from class

1. A written summary of any sports article from a newspaper or magazine will earn 5 points. The summary should be at least 3-4 sentences in length and either include a copy of the article or the author, source and date of the publication.

2. A sports article taken off the Internet at least one page in length about any activity we have done in class will earn 5 points. A summary is required.

Make up points must be completed by Friday of the week following that in which they were missed to get credit. If you are out sick or have a planned absence, you know what needs to be done to make up for missed points. It is the responsibility of the student to complete what they need to do, to be successful in the unit. Every student in the class can earn a good grade by participating each day and making up for missed classes.