Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School

Physical Education Department

7^th & 8^th Grade Grading System and Rules

 

            A sound mind and body is a basic tenet of our philosophy.  We believe every child should be physically and mentally prepared to meet the challenges of life.  Through the development of movement activities, rhythm and dance, individual group and sport activities we establish a framework to meet the objectives of vigor, strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility of body movement.  Through a variety of physical education activities we expect each student to achieve a measure of success as they progress through the program.

 

Course of Study in Physical Education

 

Listed below are a few of the most important Physical Education rules, which mustbe followed during every Physical Education class.  Please make yourselves familiar with these rules so that your child may find their Physical Education classes to be safe as well as enjoyable throughout the year.

 

1. SNEAKERS are required for participation in Physical Education class.  Rubber sole shoes will not be accepted. Sketchers shoes that look like sneakers (they have a work boot bottom) and sneakers with a heel that is higher than 1 inch are not acceptable.

 

2. Each class students will begin with 100 points. Participation will be 80% of their grade. The test will be 20% of their grade.

Grades will be determined by:

• Preparation and participation with effort.
• Following rules and directions, attitude and responsibility.
• Failure to do so will result in point deductions (see back).

 

3. Students are not permitted to change their clothing for Phys. Ed. class. Students should come to school in their Phys. Ed. uniform (Burgundy & Grey) on their Phys. Ed. days.

On dress down days students are considered unprepared if they do not wear sneakers.

 

4. Gum chewing and eating of any kind will not be permitted during Phys. Ed. class.

 

5. Physical Education is required by state law! A student is excused when:

• A parent writes an excusal note, which is handed in on that gym day.
• The school nurse writes an excusal note before Phys. Ed. Class begins.
• A doctor has sent an excusal note. Medically excused students will get a medical pass to the library until they are permitted by a doctor’s note to return to activities.
• Students with ace bandages, elastic supports or braces, casts and stitches are not permitted in activities and must bring a doctor’s note to the school nurse.

 

6. Hygiene is extremely important. Therefore, it is important to:

• Shower daily.
• Use deodorant (Do not bring or use aerosol or spray of any type).
• Lotion is not to be used in the gymnasium for safety reasons.

 

 

7. Some types of jewelry are a safety concern during activities, therefore:

• No hanging earrings are to be worn in class (Button style earrings are ok).
• No rings, bracelets or watches are to be worn in activities.
• Necklaces can be worn if kept inside your t-shirt.
• If you cannot remove jewelry, a parent note must be submitted to avoid loss of points.

 

Students are responsible for their own jewelry and valuables. It is strongly advised that personal belongings of great value are not brought to school on Phys. Ed. Days. The school cannot be held responsible for missing items.

 

8. Report any accidents or injuries to the teacher immediately. This will allow quick assessment of the situation and quick attention from the school nurse if necessary.

 

9. Gymnasium Rules:

• Report directly to your squad spot as soon as you enter the gym.
• During attendance remain sitting up, facing forward and quiet.
• No talking or distracting others while the teacher is talking.
• Follow directions the first time they are given.
• Keep hands, feet, objects and inappropriate comments to yourself.
• When the whistle sounds once, immediately stop, sit and listen.
• When the whistle sounds twice, immediately return equipment and sit in squad spots.
• Absolutely no gum, food or drink in the gymnasium.
• Do not leave the gray gym floor without a pass and permission from the teacher.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose.
• Horseplay and chasing others are unacceptable.
• Respect yourself and others. Take responsibility for your actions. Show consideration for others, good sportsmanship and a positive attitude.

 

10. Students will be graded in the following areas:

 

Coming prepared to class.	Actively participates.
Following rules and directions.	Exhibits sportsmanship & cooperation.

 

11. Grade Point Deductions:

 

Unprepared for class and not participating in activity	-100	Not sitting in squad spot for  attendance	-10
Unprepared for class.	-50	Break any Phys. Ed. rules.	-10
Layering clothes & inside-out shirts	-50	Chewing gum/food/other	-10
Not participating in activities	-50	Sneakers not tied properly	-10
Not participating in warm-ups	-30	Wearing jewelry	-10

 

To make up a 10 point infraction, 10 minutes of detention must be served.

• Students have to contact their P.E. teacher to schedule the detention, teachers will remind students that they can make up the points but will not chase students down to complete the detention.

 

Failure to follow these Phys. Ed. rules will reflect in a lower Phys. Ed grade for your child.  If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to call us at 908-352-7664 x4400