PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Department Grading Policy for Grades 9 - 12

 Grading: 100 points per Semester

A.  50 points: PARTICIPATION and being dressed appropriately is a requirement

1. Failure to participate five (8) times or more, without makeup, may result in a failure

2. Non-suit points can not be made up.  (-5 points per block scheduled day)

3. Non-suits with a doctor’s note must be made up through P.E. make-ups

4. Make-ups will be determined and will be posted on my website

5. Exceptions may be made for doctor’s notes and special cases

6. -2 points for improper suit: (i.e. necklace, gum, and hats)

7. Notes from parents are not accepted for nonparticipation

8. Students who can’t fully participate in all class activities may have their grade adversely affected

B.  30 points:  SKILLS EVALUATION

1. Skills test 

2. Improvement

3. Physical fitness testing

1.  10 points:  WRITTEN

   1. Written tests for specific activities

    

2.  10 points:  SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION

1. Attitude

2. Effort

3. Cooperation

II.         Appropriate Dress:  Must be safe and not distracting

            A.  Shirt or sweatshirt with sleeves:

1. Acceptable: Any type except the following

      a. Any shirt the teacher deems inappropriate which may include but not be limited to:

                  Shirts which contain alcohol, drug, or tobacco related advertisements

                  Shirts which contain crude references to sex or anatomical parts

            B. Sweat pants: Any type

            C. Shorts: Any type except, cutoffs and those baggy or longer than knee length

            D. Shoes and Socks

            E. Swimming class: Females—one piece suit; Males--tied, hemmed board shorts

            F. Modifications may be made

            G. If you dress for PE showers are MANDATORY

III.        Not allowed: (For reasons of safety)

            A. No jewelry (necklaces, rings, watches, earrings, bracelets of any kind, or sun glasses indoors)

            B. No gum or hats

            C. No cell phones

IV.       Non-suited students may be asked to help the teacher (hand out towels, carry gear, etc.)