FOLSOM MIDDLE SCHOOL
2015-16
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
Dear Parents:
In order to inform you about the Physical Education program, the staff has
prepared this set of guidelines for the students to follow. Please read this with
your child, sign on the line below, and have your child return the first two pages to
his/her teacher. Signature indicates that you can access information on PowerSchool.
Sincerely,
The Physical Education Staff
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Student (Print Name)
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Parent Signature
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Teacher
Period
VIDEOS AVAILABLE FOR P.E. USE
------ The Rookie – Baseball
G
------ Above and Beyond – Michael Jordan
G
------ Endurance – Olympic runner
G
------ The Pistol – Basketball
G
------ Cool Runnings – Olympics
PG
------ Mighty Ducks - Hockey
PG
------ Jesse Owens – Olympics
PG
------ The Natural – Baseball
PG
------ Remember the Titans – Football
PG
------ Angels in the Infield - Baseball
PG
____ Brian’s Song – Football
PG
------ Rudy – Football
PG
------ Hoosiers – Basketball
PG
------ A League of Their Own - Softball
PG
------ Journey of the African-American Athlete
PG
------ Miracle
PG
This is a list of movies that may be viewed in PE during inclement weather. Please check
movies that you DO NOT want your child viewing, sign your name below, and have your
student return this form to his/her PE teacher.
Parent Signature:
PE Teacher:
FOLSOM MIDDLE SCHOOL 2015-16
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS PROCEDURES*
1. Each student is required to change out of their school clothes each day
unless the teacher gives special notice. If a student refuses to dress,
he/she will be referred to an administrator.
2. Passes or medical excuses should be given to the teacher during roll call.
3. All clothes used for PE should be kept clean and in good repair. They should
be washed every weekend or as needed.
4. Each student has the option of keeping a non-aerosol non-spray deodorant
product in his/her locker.
5. Any injuries sustained during class must be immediately reported to a
Physical Education teacher.
6. Athletic shoes are required. They must provide proper support for a variety
of physical activities.
7. All PE garments must be labeled with permanent ink. First name and
complete last name are to be printed clearly on each item. No other
markings on the garments will be allowed.
8. During cold weather, a sweatshirt, sweatpants, or warm-up outfit of any
color may be used over PE clothes. Names should be on these items as well.
9. Lock valuables in your locker. The school is not responsible for lost items in
the locker room.
10. Lockers must be locked when not being used. There will be a $4.00 charge
for lost locks.
11. Students wearing any unsafe items will be asked to remove them before
participating in PE.
12. During school hours, PE clothes are only to be worn during PE.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS *
1. Students are required to change out of their school clothes and into PE
clothes. Loaner clothing will be available for class use. Excessive use of
loaners may result in detention and effect citizenship grade.
2. Students are only allowed to wear their own PE uniforms.
3. PE clothes should be worn in accordance with school dress codes.
Shorts must be worn at waist level. No altering of shirts or shorts will be allowed.
EXCUSES FROM ACTIVITIES
1. Limited excuses: The PE teacher may excuse a student for one day at a
time. Requests must be made during roll call, but this is not an excuse from
dressing.
2. Parental excuses: Parents can request from one to three days by note. In
the note, the parent must state:
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o
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The student’s problem
How long the excuse is to be in effect
If the student is to dress or not
3. Long-term excuses: For any illness or injury that requires more than three
days rest, an excuse from a medical doctor is required. The note needs to
include the start and end date of the excuse.
These excuses are to be presented during roll call. AN INJURED OR ILL
STUDENT SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE, BUT DAILY PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY IS VERY IMPORTANT. Make-up of missed days or time will be
based on the discretion of each teacher.
4. If a student is medically excused for twelve days or more during a
trimester, adjustments to the student’s program will be made.
5. Health problems: Any specific health problems a student has must be
reported in writing to the Physical Education teacher. Examples include:
asthma, allergies, chronic knee problems, etc. Any long-term medical
conditions must be reported to the school nurse and the Physical Education
teacher.
GRADING
Every student will be given daily opportunities to earn participation points.
Additional points can be earned for each activity for demonstrating physical skills,
knowledge of the sport, and effort. Also, points can be earned by various actions
such as: recording team results, helping other students, managing equipment, etc.
Points can be deducted for failure to participate in daily warm-up activities or
failure to participate appropriately in the class activity.
The following grading procedure will be used:
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Participation = 50%
Physical Fitness = 25%
Skill and Written Work = 25%
Extra credit will be available based upon the discretion of each teacher. Students
can be given an improvement grade as part of their fitness achievement.
PROGRAM
Course offerings for all students may include: physical fitness, flag football,
soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, team handball, health/first aid, softball, jump
rope, track and field, tumbling, pickle ball, conditioning, dance, speed ball, over-theline, weights, aerobics, yoga, badminton, floor hockey, cooperative games, disc golf,
lacrosse, speedminton, Socci ball, self-defense, Frisbee games and skills needed to
develop a healthy lifestyle.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Our goals and objectives will be based on the Physical Education Model Content
Standards for California Public Schools. The five main categories are listed below. For a
more detailed look at the sub-standards you can visit the FCUSD web site under class
curriculum.
1. Students will demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed
to perform a variety of physical activities.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and
strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
3. Students will assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve
health and performance.
4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts,
principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.
5. Students will demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and
sociological concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning
and performance of physical activity.
DAILY PROCEDURE *
1. Each student is expected to be on his/her roll call position when the tardy
bell rings.
2. Students have six minutes to dress.
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Students should have everything they need for PE when they leave the
locker room. The locker room will be locked and students will not be
permitted to re-enter the area without supervision.
4. Class participation time is over when the teacher has excused their class.
5. Leaving an assigned area before dismissal, or being out of assigned teaching
area during the period, may result in disciplinary action.
6. Students are expected to stay in a designated area before the passing bell.
All other areas are off limits.
7. Be safe, responsible, and respectful in the locker room and bathrooms. Keep
these areas clean.
8. No eating or drinking will be allowed in the locker rooms.
9. No changing of clothes in the restroom area will be permitted without prior
approval.
10. If phones, camera phones, cameras, or any recording devices are seen
in the locker rooms they will be taken by the teacher and given to the
Vice Principal.
* Violation of any procedures or dress requirements may
result in detention or other disciplinary action.