Physical Education Policies 7^th / 8^th Grade

Alki Middle School

ATTIRE

All students will be required to wear athletic style shorts (no cut-offs or jean shorts), a cotton T-shirt and athletic shoes (soft rubber soles, no black marking soles). Sweats may be worn in cold weather.

All students will be issued a lock and locker to keep their equipment in. Students are responsible for securing personal items brought into the locker room. The school will not be responsible for items left unlocked that are stolen. Students will be charged for lost locks or damaged lockers.

All lost and found items will be kept in the P.E. offices; report all lost or stolen items IMMEDIATELY.

GRADING

Students are expected to show certain behaviors daily. Failure to do so will result in a lower unit grade. Expected behaviors include; participation, sportsmanship, attitude, effort, preparedness, cooperation, attentiveness, following rules, being on time, and improvement.

The grading scale will be based at approximately 20% for conditioning, 20% for fun Friday activities, and 60% for unit activities.

Units will include leisure activities, football, soccer, conditioning, fun Friday, wrestling (boys and girls separate), gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, track, softball, and physical fitness testing.

TARDIES

In order for students to participate fully in P.E., they need to being their attendance lines ready for exercises on time.  Each tardy will result in a lowering of grade points.

EXCUSES

If the student is attending school, he/she is expected to participate in P.E. class to the best of their ability. A physicians note is required to be excused for more than one day.

TRAVERSING WALL

________________ has my permission to participate in the traversing wall unit at Alki. My son/daughter and I understand that this activity involves a slight risk of injury.  The Alki Wellness staff will stress the importance of safe behavior during class.

RESPONSIBILITIES I have read the above information and I understand that I accept responsibility for locking my valuables (shoes, designer clothes, expensive items etc.) I will act responsibly when using all equipment in PE.

Student name (printed) __________________________

Student signature          ___________________________

Parent Signature      ______________________________