Rules & Responsibilities
Sachem East High School Physical Education
GRADING
Students will be graded daily based on a 5 point rubric if they are present in class. Students will receive points for each of the following…
2 points - PARTICIPATION - Student meets all participation requirements set forth by the teacher on that day, and contributes to the class in a positive way.
2 points - PREPAREDNESS - Student has changed into appropriate PE attire (ex. gym shorts, sweatpants, tee shirt, sweatshirt, leggings) and sneakers, and has locked up all belongings.
1 point - BELONGINGS - All cellular devices, backpacks, pocketbooks, earbuds and electronics have been secured in the locker.
***NOTE*** If students are absent, they will NOT receive any points. Exceptions include lessons (1 per quarter), field trips, and any absences with a doctors note. Legal absences from school still result in zero points, but can be made up before or after school (see below for PE makeup information).
POLICIES
Attendance: If the student has more than five (5) absences within the first two (2) marking periods, he or she may be dropped from the course.
Make Up Classes: We offer early morning and 10th period make-up classes everyday for students who miss class due to illness, injury, absences, and/or lack of appropriate attire, etc. Class cuts cannot be made up.
Health and Safety Precautions: Jewelry: with the utmost regard for student safety and in conjunction with district policy, students will be required to remove ALL jewelry before participating in physical education class. When removal of such items raises medical concerns, students must provide a doctor's note. Further, it is the students responsibility to cover their jewelry with tape or band aids. Mouthguards are recommended for all students who wear braces.
Gum Chewing: There is to be no gum chewing during physical education classes.
Lateness: Arrive to class on time. Unless you have a pass, points will be taken off your participation grade for excessive late arrivals.
Medical notes: Any notes regarding health conditions or medical excuses must be brought to the nurse who will give the teacher the needed information. Only excuses written by a doctor or the nurses office will be accepted.
Lockers: We are not responsible for lost or stolen items, please lock them up and do not share your locker combination with anyone.
Sportsfolio: Students who are out on medical for more than three weeks will be assigned to a reading and writing program called sportsfolio. Students who are medically excluded from a regular participation class will receive a grade based on a daily sportsfolio assignment.
Respect: Respect all students, staff, and all school and facility rules, both safety and behavioral.
Swimming: Students are required to swim in 10th and 11th grade for one unit (5 weeks). If students do not pass the swimming unit, they will receive a 50 on their report card for the semester, and will not receive credit for the course.