EMS- Physical Education 2023/24 

Our Goal: Expose students to a variety of games and activities that will promote a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.  In class we emphasize safety, accountability, teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation and having FUN . 

Physical Education Expectations

• • Be Safe

  • Be Kind to yourself, others, and our equipment

  • Be Responsible and come prepared to actively participate in each class 

  • Give an honest effort 

Participation Policy: 

All students are expected to participate in Physical Education class every day. 

• To be excused from participation for a medical reason without penalty, students are required to provide a note that is written and signed by either a parent/guardian, the school nurse, or a medical provider. 

• A doctor/medical provider's note is required for long-term excuses - 3 or more days

• Please note, athletes who do not participate in P.E. class may not be allowed to participate in an after school sport that afternoon. There is also a code of conduct for all student-athletes to follow this year (teachers signatures are required). 

Dress Code & Other Policies

• Students are encouraged to wear athletic clothing to PE class. This means:

  • Clothing appropriate for the temperature (sometimes it can be really hot or really cold in the gym). Also, being prepared to be inside or outside. We recommend students keep extra clothing in their locker or backpack (t-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts, athletic pants, leggings, etc.).  

  • Sneakers/athletic/close-toed shoes. Sandals/high heels/no shoes will not be allowed and you will be given an alternative activity or asked to sit out

• Bathroom policy. There will be 1 (physical) bathroom pass that students may take and return when using the bathroom. This year all students will use the gym lobby bathroom or gender neutral bathroom above stairs to band room. 

• PHONES, loose jewelry, backpacks or any other electronic device (including Chromebooks) should not be brought to class. 

• No food (including gum) or drinks, with the exception of water bottles are allowed inside of the gym. Please put your name on your water bottle. 

• • Tardies/Skips - All students are expected to be INSIDE of the gym by passing. More than 2 unexcused tardies will result in time owed to us/communication home. Skipping class is unacceptable and will result in time owed to us/communication home right away. 

Grading

A student’s grade will be based on the ‘5-Point Daily Grade’ (80%) and unit and skills assessments (20%). Unit assessments may be performance-based, pen & paper, peer or self assessment,  and allow for students to demonstrate understanding of what we cover in class. 

*Students will be asked to grade themselves from time-to-time (out of 5-points) so they understand their grade.