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Physical Education 6/8

Ms. Murray2014 - 2015

Course Supplies

* Cram Middle School PE uniform

* Shirt ($10)

* Shorts ($10)

* Sweats – shirt/pants

* Athletic shoes

* Pens/pencils

Class Rules

1. Personal Best

2. Personal Respect

3. Personal Responsibility

Failure to follow rules will result in progressive discipline

Locker Room Rules

1. Running and chasing are prohibited

2. Standing on benches is prohibited

3. Throwing of items is prohibited

4. Pick up after yourself

5. No physical contact allowed

6. Food and gum are prohibited

Failure to follow rules will result in progressive discipline

Discipline Policy

1st offense – verbal warning2nd offense – sit out/cool off and

teacher/student conference3rd offense – removal from activity and

parent contact4th offense – Dean’s referral

Some infractions are serious enough to warrant a referral to the Dean for the initial incident – i.e. fighting

Grading - Overall

* 90% - 100% =A

* 80% - 89% = B

* 70% - 79% = C

* 60% - 69% = D

* Below 59% = F

Grading

Semester

* 45% - 1st or 3rd

quarter

* 45% - 2nd or 4th

quarter

* 10% - final exam

Quarter

* 60% - participation

* 30% - tests/quizzes

* 10% - homework

Daily Grading

Points lost due to

lack of

participation

cannot be made

up.

* 6 points per day

* Daily point rubric

PersonalBest

4 – Extra Credit

Gives top effort daily, models a high level of participation, self-motivated, committed to improving personal fitness, encourages others.

3Consistent daily effort, good level of participation, displays quality movement during activity time, stays on task, maintains personal fitness.

2Needs some reminders to participate, puts forth minimum effort, contributes little to activity, does not work hard to improve personal fitness.

1Poor effort, little or no movement during activity, numerous excuses for inactivity, socializing interferes with participation and the flow of the activity.

0Avoids participation, excessive socialization, off task, interferes with the learning of others, displays a poor attitude towards the daily activity.

PersonalRespect

4 – Extra Credit

Models exemplary sports like behavior and a positive attitude, positive and fair game play, accepts winning and losing respectfully, shows respect towards others.

3Consistently follows rules, good attitude, displays cooperation, works hard for self and others, and treats equipment with care.

2Inconsistently follows the rules, plays well when on the winning team or when being observed by the teacher, careless with the equipment.

1Uncooperative, bends the rules to suit self, displays inappropriate frustration and anger towards others, celebrates the mistakes of others.

0Physical or verbal abuse to others, doesn’t follow rules, complains about the task, concern only for self, abuses equipment.

Citizenship

* O – Outstanding (above and beyond)

* S – Satisfactory (all students start here)

* N – Needs improvement

* U – Unsatisfactory (serious infraction i.e.

fighting or consistent behavior issues)

Daily Info Board

Students must check the info

board while entering the

locker room. It contains all of

the information for the day’s

lesson.

* Dress* Area* Activity* Materials needed* Homework/Reminders

Remind.com

6th Grade

Class Code:@c1ba8

Number:(518)532-4028

8th Grade

Class Code:@9146d

Number:(518)532-4024

Locker Room Procedures

* Enter and exit quietly

* Use restrooms before or after class

* Lock ALL personal items in locker

* Lockers are for PE use only

* Teachers are not responsible for lost

or stolen items

Absences

* After returning, the student must initiate contact with Ms. Murray to receive missed assignments

* Student must complete make-up work assignment(s) within 3 days of returning* Lengthy absences will be allotted more

time

* Students are expected to be in the proper PE uniform each day* Shirt, shorts and shoes

* There is ZERO tolerance for nondress* You may NOT wear your school

clothes under your PE uniform* If you do not have your PE clothes

you will still participate

Dress Out Policy

Jewelry

Yes

• Religious/small

medal necklaces

• Stud earrings

• Watches

No

• Bracelets

• Hoop earrings

• Lanyards

• Long necklaces

Cell Phones

• Cell phones are to be locked in your

locker.

• Do not bring your phone to the activity

area.

• You may not use your phone during

changing times.

Tickets

Drawing

Prizes

Students who: Answer

questions Are helpful Follow directions Listen Show extra effort

Weekly Incentive Program

Student of the Week

Students who exceed at showing:

* Personal Best

* Personal Respect

* Personal Responsibility

may be awarded

“Student of the Week”

Possible Activities

• Adventure• Circuit Training• Fitnessgram• Frisbee• Mileage Monday• Orienteering

• Pickleball• Silly Sports• Softball• Speed Stacks• Volleyball