Physical Education Syllabus
To parents and students of Ryan High School, welcome to the physical education program.
We believe that physical education is an important and essential aspect of the total school
curriculum. It is not only vital to physical fitness, but is necessary for the total development of
a person’s well being. With this in mind, our overall program objective is to provide students
with the opportunity to develop physical, mental and social skills through a variety of activities.
The purpose of this letter is to provide information on policies, requirements, etc. to BOTH
parents and students. Parents: please read and discuss this information with your child. If you
have any concerns, feel free to contact one of us during the school day. We look forward to
working with your child this year as we continue in our efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle for
all!!
Physical Education Syllabus
1. Dressing out policy: In order to fully participate in selected activities, each student
MUST provide a change of clothes to wear during physical education class. Proper
attire, which is acceptable, might include: athletic/gym shorts, t-shirt, warm-ups, sweats,
etc. The only acceptable shoes are tennis shoes. Athletic socks please!! Since a
uniform is not required, students have many options in selecting their P.E. outfits.
However, may we recommend inexpensive clothes, as often they will become soiled
and/or torn as a result of the activities.
The following are NOT permitted: t-shirts with inappropriate ads/language; midriff
shirts and tank top; cut-offs, low riding shorts and/or bluejeans/bluejean shorts.
2. Locker room facilities/lockers: The boys/girls locker rooms are available to all
students who bring a change of clothes each day. Restrooms, dressing stalls and
showers are also available for student’s use…he/she may bring the following personal
hygiene items to use after the daily activities: deodorant, lotion and/or cologne, soap,
towels, and/or other items for personal grooming.
*LOCKERS: Should a student select to be assigned a locker, he/she MUST take ALL
ITEMS (clothes, etc.) home each day (a small gym-bag may be used for this purpose). The
school cannot be responsible for valuables left in the locker room/gym. It is a student’s
responsibility to “secure” his/her belongings (clothes, jewelry, band instruments, etc.) in their
locker. Each locker is only your locker during your pe block.
3. Students have approximately 8 minutes before and 15 minutes after class to dress.
They MUST redress into their clothes before leaving physical education class.
4. Locker room use is a privilege for students who are dressing out each day, therefore, if
a student does NOT dress out (forgets gym clothes, is ill, etc.) then he/she will report
directly to his/her assigned seat in Gym.
5. INJURY/MEDICAL EXCUSES:
a. Students MUST report all injuries which occur during the class activity to his/her
teacher IMMEDIATELY
b. If a student is unable to participate due to an injury, illness, etc. he /she will be
excused for the day provided a note from home/doctor is turned in to the teacher.
An alternate assignment will be given in order for the student to receive credit for
the missed activity
c. If the student is unable to participate for more than two consecutive days,
then a doctor’s note is required. Again, a written/alternate assignment will be
given for missed activities.
d. Extended alternative assignments will be given for long-term injuries, consecutive
days of non-participation and repeated disruption of instruction.
6. GRADING: It is our overall goal to provide each student with daily fitness/sports related
activities. Therefore, all students are expected to dress and participate daily in order to
receive full credit for the selected activity. If a student is not properly dressed, at the teachers’
discretion, an alternative assignment will be given.
Grading Scale:
Dressing out…………….…………………………………………………..30%
Participation in vocabulary, stretching, running, activity of the day, skill
knowledge/improvement, attitude, effort, cooperation, and
sportsmanship……………………………………………………………….70%
7. The Physical Education Discipline Plan (class rules, tardy policy, etc.) will be
discussed “in detail” with students. Included in this plan are the following
steps/consequences for behavior problems: 1st Offence: Verbal Warning; 2nd
Offense: Time-out/Reflective essay and Student/Teacher Conference; 3rd Offense:
Detention/Parent Contacted; 4th Offense: Administrative Referral.
8. Activities: During class instruction, all of the Physical Education Academic Knowledge
and Skills will be covered. The emphasis will be on daily fitness to promote a
healthy/active lifestyle, as well as instruction in the fundamentals of a variety of team
and individual sport activities.
Again, we look forward to working with your child and appreciate your support throughout the
school year. Thank you for your assistance with this important information regarding your
child and our program.
Please fill out and return the requested information at the bottom of this sheet. This will
assist us in recognizing any problems your child may have and act accordingly.
Sincerely,
Ryan Physical Education Department
If restricted, please list any physical limitations:
Emergency contact person/phone # ____________________________________________________
I have read and understand the policies of the Physical Education program.
Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________ Date: _______
Student’s Signature_______________________________ Date: _______