Expectations 

Dodd Middle School Physical Education 

Expectations 

Instructors – Pam Gunneson, Michael Rahn, Michelle Vieira, Anthony Raccio

General Guidelines

• Physical education is a year-long course that meets every other day

• All students are expected to adhere to the SPARK expectations

• Students are expected to leave their belongings on the racks and line up promptly for attendance

• Cell phones are not allowed and should be left in school lockers 

Class Preparation 

• Students are required to wear sneakers to ensure safe participation in activities 

• Locker rooms will be available for students who wish to change

• Students must bring all items, including sneakers, to and from class, as locks will not be issued

Grading

• Each unit will be graded on the following:

  • Participation-45%

  • Sportsmanship-45%

  • Preparation-10%

    • 1st class unprepared-3 points

    • 2nd class unprepared-3 points

    • 3rd class unprepared-4 points

Absences

• Excused absences must be documented by the nurse, a doctor, or a parent/guardian in writing or by email.

• Extended absences require a doctor’s note submitted to the nurse. In these cases, a written assignment or alternative class responsibility will be given.

Activities

• Activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Soccer

Flag Football

Archery

Volleyball

Lacrosse

Fitness Testing

Ultimate Frisbee

Pickleball

Handball

Tennis

Bowling

Floor Hockey

Basketball

Low Organization Games

Badminton