DENTON HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY Instructors: Leslye Hill Lhill2@dentonisd.org 940-369-2000 @Coach_LHill Eugene Williams ewilliams@dentonisd.org 940-369-2000 Dear Parent or Guardian: I am pleased your child will be in my physical education class this semester/year. I am looking forward to teaching my 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 (70% of grade). 2. Written assignments will be given on each activity (30% of grade). Behavior and Classroom Expectations: In order to guarantee all students the excellent learning climate they deserve, the following expectations will be followed. I will not tolerate a student interrupting my teaching. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Report to the gym and in your spot before tardy bell rings for attendance. No gum, food, candy, or drinks will be allowed in class. No cell phones or other electronic devices including iPods will be allowed in class. Ask permission to use the restroom or get a drink Handle equipment properly and safely. Consequences for inappropriate behavior: 1st offense – Warning and Parent Contact via Email 2nd offense – Teacher Detention and Parent Contact via phone 3rd offense – Office Referral through TAC & Parent Contact via phone 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. Fill out the following information confirming the student and parent read over the syllabus. Student Name_________________________________ Block _________ Student Signature __________________________ Date _________________ Parent Name ______________________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________________ Address__________________________________________ City, State, Zip_____________________________________ Work # ___________________________ Home # ________________________ Cell # ____________________________ E-mail __________________________ Physical Limits Notification: