Wellness Department Requirements
2026 - 2027
To be successful in The Wellness Department you must follow the 4 P’s
Be PRESENT
Be PREPARED
PARTICIPATE
Be POSITIVE
PRESENT:
Students are expected to be in class ON TIME and will have five (5) minutes to change. Any student who is late to class needs to come with a pass or be prepared to fill out a Tardy Slip.
Class make-ups:
It is the student’s responsibility to find out if they have missed any classes, and keep track of how many absences they have (see Power School). All LHS attendance policies apply to Wellness classes.
If you miss a class for ANY reason (including temporary medical reasons, college visits, field trips, etc.) see your Wellness teacher A.S.A.P. to schedule make-ups.
Students may make up classes during their ICE blocks or by appointment with their teacher.
Students have two weeks to make up excused absences.
Long-term Medicals will be done in conjunction with the School Counselor.
PREPARED:
Being prepared means a student has changed their clothes for class and is wearing proper attire. Students will have five (5) minutes to change at the beginning of class and again at the end of class.
All students are given a school-issued combination lock and will be assigned a locker to secure their personal items such as clothing, jewelry, cell phones, etc. If a lock is not returned at the end of the year, the student is responsible to cover the cost of replacement.
No cell phones unless the teacher specifically asks you to bring it to class for a specific lesson.
Unprepared- If a teacher determines that a student is not appropriately prepared to participate in class, they will not be allowed to participate. They will have one week to make up the class for partial credit. If lack of preparation becomes a pattern, the student will be required to meet with the Wellness Department Chair, Mrs. Roy. Any student who is not prepared with the proper attire for class WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR SPORTS PRACTICE OR GAME THAT DAY.
PROPER ATTIRE = A change of clothes such as t-shirts/sweatshirts, shorts/sweatpants, sneakers and socks. Sneakers must have laces and be tied securely to avoid injuries. No jewelry!
Any student who is not prepared with the proper attire for class WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR SPORTS PRACTICE OR GAME THAT DAY.
PARTICIPATE:
Students are required to participate in all class activities and put forth their best effort.
Short-term Medical Excuse: A student must leave a Doctor’s note with the school nurse if they have a medical excuse from participation. Note: Any student who is not well enough to participate in their Wellness class on any given day WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR SPORTS PRACTICE OR GAME THAT DAY.
Religious Exemptions: Parents or guardians seeking a religious exemption must submit a written request to Principal Landers at least two weeks prior to the start of the unit. This advance notice ensures the teacher has sufficient time to prepare an appropriate alternative assignment or activity. This procedure is consistent with Longmeadow Public Schools School Committee Policy IHAM-R (Health Education Exemption Procedure), which provides for parental request-based exemptions from specific instructional units, as well as Massachusetts General Law permitting exemption based on sincerely held religious beliefs (M.G.L. c. 76, § 15).
POSITIVE:
Come to class with a positive attitude! Wellness class is a time where you have the opportunity to move your body, interact with other students, learn something new, and have fun! All students should be treated with respect regardless of any similarities or differences. Always be considerate of how your body language, comments, actions, etc. might affect others in the class.
GRADING:
A daily grade will be given based on the following rubric:
5 points- student works to their full potential, is prepared, on time, and participates
100% of the time, teacher does not have to remind student to work.
4 points- student is prepared, on time, participates most of the time, teacher does not
have to remind student to work.
3 points- student is prepared, participates some of the time. The teacher may have to
remind them to stay on task.
2 points-student is changed, does not stay on task, minimal effort.
1 point-student demonstrates poor effort, or is a discipline problem.
0 points- student demonstrates no effort, may be a discipline problem in class, is
absent/unprepared and does not make up the class.
Final Grades for each term are calculated by an average from all daily participation grades, tests/quizzes, and any project or homework that was assigned.
List of Units for this Course: Varies per course