LOWER MORELAND HIGH SCHOOL 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION RULES AND EXPECTATIONS 

          The Health and Physical Education staff is committed to making the PE experience challenging yet meet the students where they are at their different levels of fitness and enjoyment. We start by recognizing that all students come into the PE experience through their own lens. We must keep this in the forefront of our minds as we work with students to meet them where they are and work on influencing them towards a better life rather than pushing them through a predetermined goal.

Physical Education is the means to allow students the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. It allows students to improve their physical fitness level, mental and social health and teamwork skills while relieving the tension of academic and other stressors. Movement increases learning, so join us….. Be active, participate and enjoy the PE experience.

Uniform/Attire

• Movement attire (comfortable and appropriate for activity and meets the criteria of the Lower Moreland High School Code of Conduct) 

• Sneakers (requires laces and a rubber sole) Example of unapproved footwear, Hey dudes and Crocs. 

Locker Room

The locker room will be used for students to change into PE appropriate attire and store personal items.  Students will be given 5 minutes at the beginning of PE class and 5 minutes to get changed at the conclusion of class. Students are responsible for all of their belongings and valuables. The PE staff and school is not responsible for any lost/stolen items. Students may request locker use. The expectation is that students enter the locker room, quickly change into appropriate PE attire and then quickly exit the locker room to their assigned seat in the gym. NO TECHNOLOGY USE IN THE LOCKER ROOM AREAS.

Attendance

• Arrive on time

• Put cell phones in the cell phone caddy

• A note or email from a LM staff member is required if you are late to class

• Sit in your assigned area (alpha order) at the designated attendance area

Traveling to Outdoor Spaces

• Stay with your class at all times. 

• You may not enter the locker room once we prepare to go outside. 

• Remain on the sidewalks and cross at crosswalks. 

• Inform your teacher if you need to leave class early (ie. athletic contest). You will not be permitted to return to the school building early once we are outside for PE.

• The turf restrooms are used only for emergencies. Please ask permission prior to using the restrooms. When classes are at the tennis courts students are not permitted to return to school for restroom use.

Technology

Do not take photos of staff or students without their permission. Not adhering to this rule will result in disciplinary action. Technology may never be used in the locker rooms or restrooms. 

Cell phones must be placed in the cell phone caddy as you enter the gym before entering the lockerooms. Code of Conduct rules will be enforced.

Weight  Room

NEW FACILITY ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: All students must have a tutorial of the Weight Room prior to using during PE class and or after school opportunities. 

• Use equipment with care and with safety at all times

• Replace all equipment to its proper location 

• Wipe down equipment after use

• Report broken equipment to PE teacher

• Use equipment with the intention to work on a goal

• Do not go into the fitness center office unless supervised 

• 9th Grade students will complete a weight room certification. This allows for students to use the Weight Room after school hours when the room is supervised. Not adhering to the rules will result in loss of privileges. 

Dismissal

Our school follows a bell routine for student dismissal at the conclusion of the class period. Leaving prior to dismissal will result in a consequence/write up/point deductions. Safety and the whereabouts of our students is priority. This is a school wide expectation. 

Expectations

• Participate at your level for a meaningful healthy goal setting PE experience. PE experience includes warm-up/cool down, activity and assessments.

• Motivate yourself and others

• Be safe with your body movement and equipment

• Use appropriate language and actions. Foul language will not be tolerated. 

• Follow directions/expectations for the unit/lesson

• Work towards Learning Intentions

• Have a role in class. Leader, follower, and or supporter... and do it well  :)

• Commit to our L3 Moto-Leadership, Loyalty and Legacy. 

Grading

0-10 pts. issued daily

Participation, safe attire, appropriate footwear, warm up/cool down, activity, expectations, participation, safely following instructions to include no phone use and directions to meet the Learning Intention(s). Centered around PA and National Standards. 

Assessments

Assessments will be a separate grade from your daily PE grade. Assessments such as fitness assessments, unit assessments, PE Connections Portfolio, Google Classroom, Canvas, etc will be 10-50pts.

Health Lessons Infused into PE class time

In grades 10th and 11th, quarterly Health lessons will be provided in replacement of PE lessons. Topics such as Mental Wellness and Vaping. 

Flexible Learning

During learning at home due to inclement weather, assignments will be made that will incorporate health topics and or physical education lessons. The lessons will be communicated through CANVAS/Google Meet.

IHT Monitors

To assist in tracking heart rate, IHT Monitors may be implemented in a lesson to track moderate to vigorous activity. 

Medical 

You must have a note from a parent or guardian to be excused from activities due to sickness or injury. If sickness or injury is prolonged you must have a doctor (not a parent) note on the 3rd day in which you are unable to participate in PE.

In order to receive a grade during your medical days you may be asked to be a PE assistant to help with score, timer or another procedure task or short term/long term medical assignment will be issued by your PE teacher and will be completed in the library DURING the PE class and graded using the 0-10pt scale. 

If you have a cast on any body part you are not permitted to participate in any activities until the PE teacher and school nurse receives a doctor note releasing you from treatment and verifying you are able to return to physical education.

If you have an injury but are well enough to participate in a modified PE activity bring a note stating the activity permitted by your doctor. 

Students with a concussion are not permitted to be in the gymnasium and will be required to be in the library ONLY during their PE class. 

PE Make-Ups

Each PE make-up class needs to be made up before the end of the quarter. You may not make up a class for receiving a zero for PE for reasons such as cutting class or not participating. Make-ups are permitted for missed classes due to absences, trips, nurse, guidance, etc. You are allowed two absences per quarter before absences affect grading. For each absence a 30 minute workout in the Weight Room in the presence of a Weight Room supervisor or PE teacher will count for one class make up.  You may make up a maximum of two absences per day after school (60 min). Make Ups are limited to 3 total per quarter. Monitor your HAC grade book and communicate with your teacher for PE make-ups before the end of each marking period.  

Physical Education Units of Instruction

Students will participate in many different games and activities and have a variety of assessments. Some examples of the activities are listed below. 

Lifetime Physical Activities: Meditation, Yoga, Mental Health Activities, Archery

Fitness: Individualized fitness plans, Fitness assessments, Mile assessment

Team Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Team Handball, Yard Games, Frisbee Golf, Soccer Golf, Shuffleboard

Net Games: Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, PIckleball

Diamond Games: Kickball & Wiffle Ball