MORRIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL- PHYS. ED. POLICIES
Course description
Physical education is a class that focuses primarily on skill development, knowledge of various activities, learning & understanding fitness components, showing sportsmanship, & having a positive attitude. Each aspect is demonstrated through instruction of a wide variety of activities & active participation from each student. Daily attendance and participation is needed to fulfill each individual’s physical growth & overall health.
Course objectives
Students will increase their knowledge & physical skill in a variety of team, individual, & fitness activities. Students will be active participants in daily fitness routines aimed at improving their overall physical fitness.
Participation
Students are expected to be dress in the approved MCHS Physical Education clothing and have tennis shoes each day for class. Students must have a doctor’s note or a note from the nurse to be excused from class due to illness or injury.
Uniform
MCHS Physical Education uniform- Gray shirt and maroon shorts with school logo. Students must wear proper footwear with socks. Uniform must be marked with student’s name. No ripped or torn clothing will be worn & must be replaced by student.
Costs: Shirt= $8.00 Shorts= $9.00
**Students may rent a uniform for $.50 for each item.
Grading
Each student will receive 25 points per day for class.
6 points for Dress
5 points for Warm-ups, Stretching, Daily Fitness
10 points for Instructional/Activity Participation
4 points for Attitude/Sportsmanship
*A student with 9 no dress days will be removed from P.E. and placed in a study hall receiving no credit for P.E.
**Fitness Testing/Written Tests/Skills Tests will be included in the total points.
Locks/Lockers
Students will be provided with a lock and a small locker in the locker rooms. Each student will be responsible for keeping the lock on their locker to keep their belongings safe from theft. Students will not be able to share lockers, since each student will be provided with their own lock. The lock will be returned to the P.E. department at the end of each semester. If a lock is lost, it may be replaced by purchasing a new one from the P.E. department for $5.00. The P.E. Department is not responsible for any lost/stolen items in the locker room and will not replace lost items.
Nurse’s Notes/Medicals
Each student will receive one note to be excused from activity for a semester. The student taking the nurse’s note must STILL DRESS and receive a signed note from the nurse to turn into the teacher. Students not dressing will lose their dress points for the day.
If a student is issued a medical by their doctor, the student must give it to the teacher first to sign and then be sent to the nurse for the student’s record. Students excused for an extended period of time (more than 1 week) will be removed from class and sent to the Guidance office. After 5 days, the student will need an updated notre from the doctor. In order to get credit for the term a student must participate and be graded for activity for 9 weeks of the term. Student will be expected to return to activity on the scheduled date, otherwise will receive zeroes until he/she returns.
Tardies
Students are expected to be in the LOCKER ROOM by the time the SECOND BELL RINGS at the start of the hour. A warning will be given for first & second tardy, 15-minute teacher detention for the third tardy, 20-minute detention and a call home for fourth tardy, and fifth through eighth tardies will be referred to the Dean.
Detentions
Students who receive an assigned detention will serve the detention before or after school, depending on teacher’s availability. Failure to serve detention, the student will be referred to the Dean.
Swimming
Swimming is a required part of the Physical Education curriculum at MCHS, which means each student receives a grade for the swim unit. Students will be taught the basic stroke work for various skills as well as water safety. Students MUST BRING THEIR OWN SWIM SUIT. Girls must have a one-piece suit or a two-piece with a T-shirt to cover up and the boys must have swim trunks, no cut offs. Students are responsible for bringing their own towels and items to shower after getting out of the pool, the Physical Education department does not provide these items to students
Physical education is a class that focuses primarily on skill development, knowledge of various activities, learning & understanding fitness components, showing sportsmanship, & having a positive attitude. Each aspect is demonstrated through instruction of a wide variety of activities & active participation from each student. Daily attendance and participation is needed to fulfill each individual’s physical growth & overall health.
Course objectives
Students will increase their knowledge & physical skill in a variety of team, individual, & fitness activities. Students will be active participants in daily fitness routines aimed at improving their overall physical fitness.
Participation
Students are expected to be dress in the approved MCHS Physical Education clothing and have tennis shoes each day for class. Students must have a doctor’s note or a note from the nurse to be excused from class due to illness or injury.
Uniform
MCHS Physical Education uniform- Gray shirt and maroon shorts with school logo. Students must wear proper footwear with socks. Uniform must be marked with student’s name. No ripped or torn clothing will be worn & must be replaced by student.
Costs: Shirt= $8.00 Shorts= $9.00
**Students may rent a uniform for $.50 for each item.
Grading
Each student will receive 25 points per day for class.
6 points for Dress
5 points for Warm-ups, Stretching, Daily Fitness
10 points for Instructional/Activity Participation
4 points for Attitude/Sportsmanship
*A student with 9 no dress days will be removed from P.E. and placed in a study hall receiving no credit for P.E.
**Fitness Testing/Written Tests/Skills Tests will be included in the total points.
Locks/Lockers
Students will be provided with a lock and a small locker in the locker rooms. Each student will be responsible for keeping the lock on their locker to keep their belongings safe from theft. Students will not be able to share lockers, since each student will be provided with their own lock. The lock will be returned to the P.E. department at the end of each semester. If a lock is lost, it may be replaced by purchasing a new one from the P.E. department for $5.00. The P.E. Department is not responsible for any lost/stolen items in the locker room and will not replace lost items.
Nurse’s Notes/Medicals
Each student will receive one note to be excused from activity for a semester. The student taking the nurse’s note must STILL DRESS and receive a signed note from the nurse to turn into the teacher. Students not dressing will lose their dress points for the day.
If a student is issued a medical by their doctor, the student must give it to the teacher first to sign and then be sent to the nurse for the student’s record. Students excused for an extended period of time (more than 1 week) will be removed from class and sent to the Guidance office. After 5 days, the student will need an updated notre from the doctor. In order to get credit for the term a student must participate and be graded for activity for 9 weeks of the term. Student will be expected to return to activity on the scheduled date, otherwise will receive zeroes until he/she returns.
Tardies
Students are expected to be in the LOCKER ROOM by the time the SECOND BELL RINGS at the start of the hour. A warning will be given for first & second tardy, 15-minute teacher detention for the third tardy, 20-minute detention and a call home for fourth tardy, and fifth through eighth tardies will be referred to the Dean.
Detentions
Students who receive an assigned detention will serve the detention before or after school, depending on teacher’s availability. Failure to serve detention, the student will be referred to the Dean.
Swimming
Swimming is a required part of the Physical Education curriculum at MCHS, which means each student receives a grade for the swim unit. Students will be taught the basic stroke work for various skills as well as water safety. Students MUST BRING THEIR OWN SWIM SUIT. Girls must have a one-piece suit or a two-piece with a T-shirt to cover up and the boys must have swim trunks, no cut offs. Students are responsible for bringing their own towels and items to shower after getting out of the pool, the Physical Education department does not provide these items to students
- MCHS Physical Education Dept.
- Mrs. Lafond
- Mr. Larsen
- Mr. Thorson
- Mrs. Wills