Guidelines to Success
EVERY STUDENT HAS THE ABILITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL
WE DEFINE THE QUALITY OF YOUR PARTICIPATION BY YOUR EFFORT, ATTITUDE, SPORTSMANSHIP, COOPERATION, ATTENTION, AND PREPARATION. WE BELIEVE THAT IF YOU STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THESE AREAS YOU WILL MAKE POSITIVE PROGRESS IN YOUR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND YOU WILL HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON YOUR CLASSMATES.
1. Preparation- You are expected to wear appropriate attire.
2. Effort- You will be expected to try new skills to the best of your ability. (It’s not how skilled you are, but the effort and attitude you put forth that is important!)
3. Sportsmanship- you will be expected to demonstrate self-respect, respect for others, discipline, honesty, and good sportsmanship. Sportsmanship can be demonstrated through fair play, applauding your opponent’s efforts, appreciation individual differences, and acknowledging your classmates’ contributions.
4. Attitude- You will need to behave in a manner which creates a safe environment. You will be expected to cooperate with teacher expectations and contribute positively to a class climate that promotes positive self-esteem and acceptance of others.
5. Cooperation- You are expected to cooperate and respect the school, classroom, and gym rules and responsibilities.
6. Attention- You will be required to have knowledge of the skills, rules, and strategies of each activity. Written tests, skill tests, and homework may be required.
YOUR DAILY SUCCESS IN P.E. WILL BE DETERMINED BY YOUR DAILY EFFORT. DAILY PARTICIPATION WILL BE EVALUATED AND THEN GIVEN A POINT VALUE THAT REPRESENTS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GRADES.
Outstanding: An exceptional or “A” grade is given to those students who demonstrate outstanding participation. They demonstrate excellent effort, a positive attitude, great sportsmanship, careful attention, and are always adequately prepared. Their daily performance goes beyond personal achievement and exhibits a sense of care and responsibility for their classmates. In addition, the “A” student shows a desire towards improvement and responds positively to various teaching strategies.
Self-Directed: These students show effort and progress in all areas of participation to gain a “B” grade. They are self-directed and are responsible for their behavior and learning. Students at this level consistently exhibit positive progress and do not require direct supervision.
Involved: These students are active in daily participation and make some effort to improve their skill level. They avoid behaviors that interfere with the progress and learning of others. This represents a “C” grade.
Minimal Effort: This work is unmotivated and represents a minimal level or “D” grade. Students behave adequately and demonstrate self-control, and they do not interfere with the other students’ opportunity to learn, or the teacher’s ability to teach.
Unacceptable: A failing grade is given to students who refuse to be involved in daily activities and/or require constant supervision. These students act in an irresponsible, undisciplined manner, or are disrespectful. Their actions interfere with the other students’ opportunity to learn, the safety of the class, or the emotional and/or physical rights of others.