PE

Expectations:

I would like to take the time to inform you about my expectations during PE.

• All students are expected to participate in PE.

• All students will need to bring a water bottle (no glass containers), and have it filled with water prior to their PE class beginning. 

• All students will need to wear tennis shoes. No sandals, flip flops, crocks, slides, heeled shoes or boots are allowed during PE. When PE moves inside the gym during cold months, students will need to bring a second pair of non-marking tennis shoes to be used only inside, or play in their socks. These do not need to be new shoes, they just need to be clean and not worn outside prior to coming to class.

• You may also want to spray your child with bug spray during the fall and spring, since PE classes will be outside. 

• Please also provide a sweatshirt on cold days as we will be planning to stay outside as long as weather permits. 

• In the event of an injury, please bring a doctor’s note to be excused from PE.

These are the general rules/expectations of the PE department. All rules are geared to provide and maintain a safe learning environment, classroom order, and proper use of equipment and facilities. 

PEACE

Protect Equipment- Equipment is to be used in the manner it is intended

Enter and Exit Quietly- Do not interrupt or distract others or activities in progress

Attention- Listen and Do- Follow directions given

Cooperate- Demonstrate proper citizenship, teamwork, cooperation, and effort

Esteem- Respect Self and Others- Good sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, consistent effort

Classroom Management:

In the event of a student misbehaving I will follow a simple three step process.

1. The student will be removed from the game on the sideline and discuss how they could have handled the situation better. The student will then return to the activity.

2. If the student misbehaves again, they will be removed from the game until the student reassesses their behavior, recognizes their wrong doing, and completes a break and/or a refocus lap and/or a drink of water, and then the student may return to the class activity. 

3. If a child misbehaves during class time a 3rd time, the student will be removed from the activity for the rest of the class time. The parent will be notified, and depending on the severity of the behavior, the child may be sent to the principal's office. 

***There is absolutely NO FIGHTING. If a student is involved, or initiates a fight, they will be sent to the principal's office. 

Absence:

In the event that your child is absent from school, they will miss their points in PE entirely if the absence is unexcused. If the absence is excused, the student will need to complete a workout for each day they missed in PE in order to receive full credit. The make up workout will be provided upon request. 

Grading:

1. Participation: Attendance, on time to class

2. Effort: performing your best/attempting/ consistent effort

3. Attitude/Citizenship: Not arguing with the instructor or other students, helping set up and clean up after an activity

4. Sportsmanship: playing fairly, supporting teammates, including all on your team

5. Prepared: Appropriate footwear, water bottle, uses restroom before hand unless it is an emergency, appropriate workout attire (for 7-8th grade only)

Lab Expectations and Safety Guidelines Contract for Science, CTE, & STEM Classes

Lab Expectations

• Come Prepared to class everyday.

• When you come into the classroom, go directly to your seat or to your assigned module.

• Login to your account and begin the day’s task or lab. On lecture days, login to your account and wait for instructions from Mrs. Applegate.

• Stay on task and do not interrupt or distract others. Be a positive influence on others!

• Work cooperatively with others. Each team member or lab partner needs to be engaged and actively participating in the lab or module.

• Follow general classroom rules. Show respect for yourself, for others, and for the classroom and the equipment. 

• Act in a responsible manner in everything you do.

• Read through all the activity/lab directions before beginning an experiment. Work to the best of your ability!

• Only use what you need from the supply closet and the tool box/ shelf. Do not take extra and you must share if there is not enough of an item. 

• If you are not sure about a specific direction, ask your teacher for clarification. That is why I am here! 🙂

Safety Guidelines

• No outside food or drink in the classroom besides water bottles. 

• Practice safety in regard to yourself and towards others.

• Keep pathways and tables clear of bags and books by placing them under the desk when not needed. 

• Wear sensible footwear. On lab days, plan ahead not to wear sandals. 

• Pay close attention to any WARNING, SAFETY, or CAUTION call out boxes in the activities’ directions or on any materials being used during a lab or module.

• Wear safety protection when instructed to do so, i.e safety goggles or glasses, disposable gloves, leather gloves or aprons.

• Unauthorized experiments or procedures must not be attempted!

• Do not lift any solutions or liquids, glassware, or other types of apparatus above eye level. 

• No hiding in the large cabinets.

• Follow all instructions given by your instructor, Mrs. Applegate.

• Learn how to transport all materials and equipment safely.

• When in doubt, ask your teacher! 🙂