HP Physical Education Policies and Procedures 

Participation 

Unless instructed by teacher, students are expected to dress accordingly every day. PE is a participatory class therefor students are expected to do so to the best of their ability. If ill, injured, or recovering from an illness, a note from home (signed by a parent or guardian) will excuse a student from part or all of the activities. If a student is to be excused for longer than 3 days, a medical doctor’s note is required. The doctor signing the note must be treating the student for the particular ailment. When cleared for return, it is helpful if the doctor defines the student's limitations (if any).

Uniforms

All students are required to wear the appropriate HPPE Uniform purchased at the beginning of the school year.

Students should wear appropriate footwear (open-toed shoes, sandals, or "croc-style" shoes are forbidden). If attending a morning class, it is recommended students keep an extra pair of shoes and socks in their locker as the fields are often damp. HP logo sweat tops and bottoms are optional. Students cannot wear their uniform OVER their street clothes. With the exception of MILE DAY, cell phones and electronic devices are not permitted in PE. 

IF LOST, replacement uniforms are available for purchase through your PE teacher. Shorts & shirts are sold at a cost of $12/item ($24 Total). Student names must be written (with permanent ink) on the shirt and shorts. 

Locks 

Students will be issued a small locker and a combination lock. Locks must be attached to the student-issued small locker and PE clothes must be locked and secure when not being worn. Large lockers are used for student’s valuables & clothing while attending PE class.

Locker Room

• GET IN, GET DRESSED, GET OUT - and begin warm-up walk

• Use of cell phones/Chromebooks/cameras (UNLESS INSTRUCTED BY YOUR TEACHER) IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES DURING CLASS

• Consumption of food and/or drink in locker room or during class time is forbidden - this includes GUM

• No aerosols or spray perfumes of any kind allowed in locker room or near other students

• Wash PE uniform WEEKLY!  

• Use deodorant DAILY!

• Students are not permitted in the locker room unless supervised by a teacher 

• Assigned locker - overnight storage of PE clothes 

• Please check PE "lost & found" for misplaced items 

• Leave cell phones, electronic devices, valuables, etc. in secured locker during class time

• Unsafe or unruly behavior in the locker room is unacceptable 

• Prior to leaving the locker rooms, you will be required to check your area and dispose of any and all trash

Backpacks 

All valuables (especially student-issued Chromebook) must be removed from student backpacks and locked in the large locker prior to leaving the locker room. Backpacks will remain in the locker room (during class time) and should be placed in close proximity to your locker. 

Absences 

If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to see teacher for make- up work. 

Grading 

A student’s grade is based on 4 criteria: 

1. PREPARATION/DRESS - student comes to PE properly dressed in the required uniform with appropriate athletic footwear

2. PARTICIPATION/EFFORT - student participates to the best of their ability and exhibits effort in every facet of PE related activities

3. AEROBIC TEST/MILE OR PACER - student completes the mile in the required time. If absent or injured, student must see teacher about make-up mile or make-up assignment

4. SPORTSMANSHIP/BEHAVIOR - student demonstrates positive life and age-appropriate skills when participating in all PE related activities. Included in this are game play, collaboration, leadership skills, and positive character traits

PE Department Classroom Conduct

• Poor language and behavior will not be tolerated

• Raise your hand when you want the teacher's attention - do not shout out during whole class instruction

• Be safe and considerate of all regardless of individual differences

• Students must remain inside the "red line" until the bell rings - no cutting through the gym 

• Unless instructed, please remain outside of gym and /or equipment room until a teacher is present

• Report injury or illness (minor or otherwise) immediately to teacher 

• Proper use and collection of equipment is expected 

• Do not kick volleyballs or basketballs

• KEEP flying discs on grass and off blacktop

• ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGE OPPONENT WITH "GOOD GAME" GESTURE PRIOR TO MOVING

• Try to distinguish the difference between an "arguing sound" and "having fun sound"

• Do not hang on the basketball nets or rims

• Whistle means FREEZE and LISTEN

• On rainy, cold, hot, and/or wet days, check locker room signs for direction on where to meet for class