Coach Benitez

 Injury/Sick Day Report

If you cannot participate in PE for whatever reason, whether you are sick, injured, visiting a teacher, or counselor, you are REQUIRED to write a 2 page report about anything sports/health related. You MUST look for an article online, a newspaper story, a magazine story, etc and write a report on that story. You MUST write the title of the story, the name of the newspaper/magazine/website you got the story from and write about the article (if you wish to print or cut up the article, you’re more than welcomed too). Tell me what the article is about, your opinion on the article, and what you have learned from the article. You must turn in this article the next time you see me in PE. 

You MUST bring it to me. Even if I don’t ask for it. If I don’t have it in my hands the day it is due, you will get a zero for that PE day you missed. If I am absent that day that it is due, you still must bring it to me the next time I am there in PE.

This is not a “turn it in and you automatically pass,” paper. I will check for spelling, grammar, etc. Whatever you turn in is the grade you deserve.

Rules for P.E. 

1. Follow directions the first time they are given. 

1. Listen quietly at the beginning of class and anytime instructions are given for an activity. 

1. If a drill or an activity starts and the student is not aware of what they are supposed to do, it will lower their grade. 

2. When the whistle is blown or I start clapping, I want your attention. The faster I get your attention, the faster we can do our activity.

2. Stay in assigned areas 

1. Students must be in their assigned area before class.  If you are not in your assigned area, you will be considered late. 

2. Hand Signals (Usually clapping)

1. Signal for attention

2. Signal for sit on numbers. 

3. Signal for quiet and listen 

1. Students can ask classmates to be quiet in a polite manner. 

4. Signal for code red/yellow 

3. Fire Drills – 

1. Students will line up with their teacher at the parking lot.  There is to be no talking during the fire drill, even if we are in the middle of an activity in the P.E. field. 

4. Each student must stay in their assigned areas during stretching and sports. 

1. Students are not allowed to switch places. (Number assignments may change throughout the year) 

2. Any student trying to deface the number will be written up for defacing school property. 

3. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. 

1. Fighting and horseplay will not be tolerated. 

4. Equipment is to be used for the sport or activity they are designed for. 

1. Do not throw or swing any sporting/exercise equipment to another student. 

2. Equipment is not to be taken from the teacher.  (Not even playing around.) 

1. The only exception is when the coach is involved in the game or activity itself. 

3. All equipment must be picked up and put in its proper place. 

1. Period must bring back all the equipment before lunch.  

5. Fitness’s 

            a.   This class will have cardio, strength training, and sporting activity. Students are required to participate in all exercises and sports. 

1. Soreness is common in the beginning, especially if you are not an active person or if it is an exercise you have never done. 

1. The soreness will go away after a few classes only if you keep up with your exercises. 

2.   Easy Mode – 

1. I will teach the exercise and teach you variations just so that you may prepare for the fitness test later.  Don’t try to keep up with the other students who are used to the exercises. 

1. When you start exercising for the year you will feel soreness the next day but you will not feel like that every day if you keep up with the exercises. 

3. Benefits of exercise 

1. Helps to maintain your weight –not too thin or overweight 

2. Strengthens muscles and gives definition. 

3. Stronger Bones 

4. A lower heart rate 

5. Better Mood 

6. Improved complexion 

6. Sports 

1. Team Sports Played 

1. Basketball 

2. Soccer 

3. Flag Football 

4. Kickball (Not available due to field)

5. Volleyball 

6. Ultimate Frisbee 

7. Dodgeball 

2. Before any sport begins, we will go over the rules and regulations for the sport.  We will do drills for the sport before any game is played.  Drills may take up to 2-4 classes to complete. 

3. Substitutions – 

1. Due to the size of our court and field, the entire class may not play at the same time.  Therefore, team captains will have to pick substitutes. 

1. Substitutes will sit on the sidelines until the coach calls for a switch.  At this point all subs on the sidelines must come in and the same amount of players must come out. 

2. Substitutes must pay attention to the sport and how their team is doing during the game. 

4. Referee – 

1. The teacher will referee the game and will be the final word on a call. 

1. Students will have to accept the final decision on a debated call or missed call. 

7. Be respectful of yourself, other students, and the teacher. 

1. Good sportsmanship – no teasing or derogative remarks 

1. Profanity will not be tolerated towards other students or the teacher.  You can be written up and be sat from playing.

2. Taunting other students will not be tolerated. 

3. Bad Sportsmanship will lower your grade. 

8. Line Drills and/or additional minutes to laps–  

1. Line drills will be used to raise your grade back up when a student has not done what he/she is supposed to be doing in class. 

1. Line drills are not mandatory; a student can choose not to do them.  However, choosing not to do the line drill will require the teacher to report the situation to the parents and administration. 

2. If there are any disturbances in class and no one accepts the responsibility, then the 

3. whole class is added with additional laps which take away from the sporting activity. 

9. P.E. Uniform shirts must be worn at all times.  Students will need to arrive at PE wearing their PE uniforms. They will not be allowed to change into their PE uniforms during class.  PE shirts must be tucked in until they arrive at PE class.   Students who do not bring their shirt will have their uniform lowered automatically and still have to perform all the activities. 

1. PE shirts cannot be worn over uniform shirts. 

2. No aerosol sprays are allowed.  They must be a pump. 

1. If you bring deodorants or perfumes, they are to be used in the bathroom and not in the classroom. 

2. All shirts should have student’s last name written on the Tag with permanent marker.  Students are not allowed to have writing on your shirt other than your last name. 

2. Sneakers are required for PE. 

1. Running in inadequate shoes may result in injuries. All crocs or sandals are not permissible. You cannot switch shoes with anyone.

2. Bring shoes that you can get dirty.  Having new shoes or the fact that you do not want to dirty them will not excuse you from class activities. 

3. PE shorts must be worn.  

1. They must reach the knee in length for boys and girls. You cannot roll up the waist of the shorts to bring the shorts to bring it to your thighs.

1. Students will have to perform exercises that require them to raise their legs.  If the shorts effect the way you exercise, make proper adjustments.

2. Shorts or pants cannot sag during class.  If they do, the entire class (including the coaches) will have to tuck them in. 

4. Sunglasses/hats may be worn if you have a medical condition requiring them. 

1. Please have your parents bring a doctor’s note. 

2. They must be solid school colors and only black or dark lenses allowed. 

5. Straps for glasses recommended, not required. 

6. Make sure that you do not have any pens, pencils or other objects in your pockets during PE to avoid injury. If you have your electronics in your pocket in PE, I can ask for it and hold it until the end of the day. Aside from medical reasons, there is no reason why you should have a phone in your pocket in PE. NONE

7. Unless it is cold outside or we are indoors, there is absolutely no reason you should wear a sweater during PE. IF you wear a sweater, you must take it off. If there is a medical reason why you have to keep the sweater on, I need to see the doctor's note. You’ll sit down and not play. IF there’s nothing wrong and you refuse to take off the sweater, automatic zero. Non negotiable

   1. If anyone does not have a uniform underneath the sweater, it is a uniform violation and you be reported to the office. If you continue to do it, a detention and referral may be issued.

8. The teacher is NOT responsible for lost items and may not hold any items for the students. 

10. No sharing of P.E. Uniforms 

1. Sharing PE clothing greatly increases the risk of skin infections 

2. It will also lower the grade of the student wearing it and the student who let them borrow it. 

11. Restrooms 

1. Restroom usage is not to be abused and is only allowed with the teacher’s permission. 

2. Try to use the restroom before coming out to the PE Area. 

3. Restroom doors are not to be played with.  If there is a student inside the bathroom stall, there cannot be another student knocking or trying to open the door. 

4. If you go to the bathroom without permission, the whole class will be punished. The teacher needs to know where you are at all times. DO NOT LEAVE THE CLASS WITHOUT PERMISSION.

12. Water 

1. You are required to drink water before starting any activity to avoid dehydration. (Please drink water weather you are thirsty or not) 

2. Do not play around by the water fountains. 

3. If you wish to bring a water bottle for PE, you are allowed. (Teacher not responsible if you lose or misplace it) However, you are not to share it with anyone else and must be filled with water only. sports drinks are allowed on a case by case basis. (Gatorade, Powerade etc) 

13. Water Cooler – (when available) 

1. Please throw cups away in the garbage bag provided. 

2. Do not throw water on another student. 

  14. Fence/Portable

1. Students are not allowed to jump the fences to get any equipment that went over. 

2. Students are not allowed to go under any of the fences, even if there is a big enough opening. 

3. When on the field, DO not hang out near the portable. Classes are going on and cannot be disturbed. It will be tricky with us playing but lets do our best to avoid the area as much as possible.

15. Gum Chewing – 

1. No gum chewing in class.  It is dangerous and a choking hazard. 

2. It will also lower your grade. 

3. If you consistently keep chewing gum in my class, I will lower your grade by 2 grades for the day.

17. Nutrition – 

1. Students who are taking PE will need to make sure that they eat breakfast, and/or lunch before PE class.  Depending on your period. 

1. Failure to do this may result in dehydration or exhaustion that may lead to other medical emergencies. 

2. Avoid Caffeine and sport energy drinks before school or PE class. 

1. In general, you should avoid them all together.  If you drink an energy drink before class, it can lead to heart problems among other things. 

3. There is no eating in the classroom or outdoors during class time. 

1. It will lower your grade.  (even if you pass by a lunch group on the way to drink water) 

18. Class Leads – 

1. Students can volunteer for class leads  

1. Only 7th or 8th graders who have been with the coach before are eligible at the beginning of the year.  All other grades will be considered after the first quarter. 

1. Not everyone who signs up will be selected. 

2. You will have to pass a fitness test before you can be a lead. 

3. You will be required to lead the class. 

2. Class leads will have benefits that other classmates will not have.  This will be discussed in a meeting prior to selection. 

19. Weather – 

1. Hot and Cold days 

1. We will go outside for exercise on hot and cold days.  Therefore you must dress appropriately.  Wear PE shorts on hot days and bring your school sweaters and sweatpants/windbreakers on cold days.  We will go out and participate in sports and exercises as long as it is 45 degrees and above. 

2. On Rainy days we will have an indoor activity and go to the cafeteria.

1. If we have a health assignment will require work to be turned in by the end of the class for credit. 

2. If we are in the middle of exercise or an activity and it begins to rain, we will go quickly under building C

20. Teacher/Availability – 

1. Students and parents can schedule time to come and discuss PE or Health topics with the teacher. 

1. Parents have to be announced through the office. 

21. Non P.E. Rules 

1. Cell Phone and Electronic devices 

1. Not allowed to be used on school grounds or in class. 

1. If a cell phone is being used or rings, it will have to be taken away by the teacher. 

2. I will have to report any occurrences immediately. 

3. No warnings will be given. 

4. If I see your phone in your pocket or anytime during PE, I will take it. Failure to do so would result in getting in contact with administration.

5. If you need to contact your parent/guardian, you will be sent to the office to call home. You are not allowed to use your cell phone at all.

6. AirPods or anything in the ears will be confiscated as well. No electronics.

2. PE shirts not during PE Days/Gala

   1. Gala Mondays- Students are to wear Gala’s on Mondays, no matter what. Even if your PE class is in the first or second period, your Gala must be worn. These are not my rules, these are the rules of the school. When you come in, I will let you change into your PE uniforms. Once you change, you stay in your PE uniforms for the rest of the day. 

2)  If you are wearing your PE Uniforms during days that you don’t wear PE, it is a violation. Wear the appropriate clothing on the specific day. 

NOTE: You and your parents know the school uniform requirements. Some of you have been at Academir for years. Don’t tell me you didn’t know. Also don’t tell me you can’t afford it when most of you walk around close to hundred dollar backpacks, shoes, makeup, and technology and talk about the latest 70 dollar video game you guys play.

1. Sweaters - Unless the day is cold, they are not allowed to be worn during P.E. They must be off. If you’re only wearing your sweater and have no shirts underneath, you will not be allowed to participate, you can receive an automatic F for the day and you will be subjected to a uniform violation that could lead to a detention or worse.

3. No contact or 

1. Students are to respect other student’s personal space. 

2. Public displays of affection are not allowed on school grounds. 

4. Planners – 

1. Planners can be checked from front to back by any teacher when requested. (Don’t consider them your private property) 

2. Do not tear out previous pages after the dates have passed 

5. Comments about Faculty- 

1. Any negative and/or positive comments will be relayed to administration and the teacher who was being commented on. 

6. Middle School and elementary. 

1. You are to stay away from the elementary students. Leave them alone.  

22.  Lunch Periods 

1. 5th and 6th period will have lunch from 11:20 - 11:50. You come to my class first, and then I will walk you myself to the cafeteria and then I will go pick you up. 

Grading 

23. Students must participate in all stretching, exercise, and sporting activities. 

1. Failure to participate will result in an automatic Zero for the day. 

1. This includes sitting down, or standing still during a sport/activity. 

24. Laps 

1. Students will run laps in every class. 

1. Laps will be done 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off.  If you are walking when you are supposed to be jogging, you will lower your grade. 

25. Injuries and Illnesses 

1. Students who have an injury or sickness that will prevent participation will be given an alternate activity for the day(s). A note signed by the parent must be brought in.  The coach will write a note on your agenda stating that there was no PE participation due to illness and that a note from home was turned in. 

1. Written reports on different subjects 

1. 2 reports 5 paragraphs each 

2. Health Worksheets 

3. If class work gets a failing grade, it will be sent home. 

2. Long term injuries 

1. If injury is a long-term injury, the student will be allowed to assist the coach in grading and refereeing for grading. 

3. Chronic Injuries or injury Conditions 

1. Chronic Injuries or Conditions (Asthma) must be reported to the Coach and the office ASAP.  You must bring a doctor's note stating your medical condition.  You do not have to do this during class.  You can tell your teacher in private or anybody in administration. 

2. Make sure you have whatever medication or equipment needed for your condition out in the field. 

3. Students with Asthma MUST have their inhaler during class. IF not, they will receive a failing grade. 

4. If you feel sick during class.  Do not force yourself to do exercise or the activities fearing that your grade will be lowered.  Inform the teacher that you are feeling ill and you will be sent to the office to call home.  You must call home if you are too sick to participate in class. 

 26: Activities (kona Ice)

1. If there are activities in the school day like jean day, pajama Day,  kona ice, whatever it is, it will be decided on a day by day basis. But I always expect you to participate during these days.

27: Visiting/seeing other teachers

1. Unless I am notified by your teacher or someone in the school or if you have lunch, you are to report to me and stay with me at all times. If you are with me at lunch and I come to pick you up and you are not there, I will notify the office. (Saying you were in the bathroom will not be an excuse). I need a note to allow you back in class.

2. If you need to see the counselor or nurse, you must come up to me and I will ask if she can see you. If she can, I will be more than willing to send you. If she says no, you cannot leave.

   1. If you go see the nurse or counselor when you are supposed to be with me and I am not notified, I will automatically give you an 2 F’s for the day and report it.