DENTON HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY
Teacher
Phone
Email
Conference Period
Coach Williams
Coach Melson
Coach Hirsch
940-369-2137
940-369-2000
940-369-2199
ewilliams@dentonisd.org
bmelson@dentonisd.org
shirsch@dentonisd.org
1A, 1B, 3B
1A,1B, 4A
2A, 2B
Dear Parent or Guardian:
We are pleased your child will be in our physical education class this semester/year. We are looking
forward to teaching our students many new physical activities, skills, and assisting them in experiencing
success in all areas of wellness.
MYP Mission Statement
The MYP (Middle Years Program) covers the 9th and 10th grade portion of the International
Baccalaureate. The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to
create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end
the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop
challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage
students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that
other people, with differences, can also be right.
Class Objective:
The goal of this class is to encourage, and expose students to lifetime activities that help students gain
new skills, learn positive teamwork, and achieve individual success within a safe environment.
Ultimately, the goal is to promote a positive attitude towards lifetime fitness.
Dress Requirements:
All students are to dress out in clothes other than the ones worn to school. All students are to wear
indoor court shoes that do not leave streaks on the floor. In addition, male students must wear T-shirts
at all times when working out. Females cannot wear just sports bras or spandex shorts when working
out. We encourage students to wear school colors- Purple and gold. Each student should bring a pen or
pencil, notebook with paper, and a lock for their PE locker.
Grading Criteria and Methods of Assessment:
1. Dressing out, participation, attitude, and cooperation with the teacher and other students are
the keys to success in this class (80% of grade).
2. Written assignments will be given on each activity (20% of grade).
(50% of the student’s daily grade is deducted each time the student fails to dress out. 50% is
deducted if the student does not participate. Therefore, the student could lose 100% of their
grade each day if they do not dress out and do not participate.)
Behavior and Classroom Expectations:
In order to guarantee all students the excellent learning climate they deserve, the following
expectations will be followed. We will not tolerate a student interrupting our teaching.
1. Report to the gym and in your spot before tardy bell rings for attendance.
 1st offense – warning
 2nd offense – warning with call to parent
 3rd offense – 30 minute teacher detention
 4 or more tardies – 90 minute after school detention
2. No gum, food, candy, or drinks will be allowed in class.
3. No cell phones or other electronic devices including iPods will be allowed in class.
4. Ask permission to use the restroom or get a drink
5. Handle equipment properly and safely.
Consequences for inappropriate behavior:
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Verbal warning.
Parent call
Tuesday or Thursday after school detention from 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Discipline referral to assistant principal.
Removed from class.
Locker room and locker policy:
1. Place all their belongings in your locker and lock it. (socks, shoes, jeans, books, hairbrushes,
bags, ect.)
2. Memorize your combinations.
3. Keep combinations top secret.
4. Keep small objects such as rings, chains, and dollar bills out of reach.
Physical Limitations:
It is extremely important for us to have the information necessary to provide a safe environment for our
students. It is vital that we know of any serious physical problems that would hamper your child from
full participation in physical education activities. Please notify us in writing at the bottom of this letter of
any major limitations or any condition that may require modified activities for your child.
Each day your child will be required to dress in activity attire. If limited participation in class activity due
to temporary illness is necessary, it will be required that you send a note with your child each day of the
limited participation. We will accept one note per illness each six weeks. If the illness requires a visit to a
physician, one note from their office stating the length of restricted activity is adequate.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office at 940-369-2000 to schedule an
appointment.
Sign and return the last page.
Student Name_________________________________
Block _________
Student Signature __________________________ Date _________________
Parent Name ______________________________________
Parent Signature ___________________________________
Address__________________________________________
City, State, Zip_____________________________________
Work # ___________________________ Home # ________________________
Cell # ____________________________ E-mail __________________________
Physical Limits Notification: