SACHEM
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SENECA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dear Parents and Students:
We would like to acquaint you with the policies and procedures of our Middle School Physical Education Department. The secondary physical education curriculum in the Sachem Central School District is a fitness- based curriculum, which starts at the middle school and is continued throughout high school.
During the school year, students will participate in a variety of activities, as well as prepare for the Physical Best Fitness Test.
DRESS: All students must change for class every Physical Education day. Appropriate shorts (must be at least a 4 inch inseam /an arm length) and a shirt (no spaghetti strap or tank tops) are to be worn during physical education class. Although optional, a pair of warm- up pants and a sweatshirt is suggested for outside activities. In addition, athletic style sneakers must be worn. In order to provide adequate support, these sneakers must be secured by Velcro-straps or laces that are appropriately tied. Slip-on sneakers or sneakers with heels or soles greater than 1” thick are strictly prohibited.
JEWLERLY: With the utmost regard for student safety and in conjunction with district policy, students will be required to remove ALL jewelry before participating in physical education class. However, jewelry worn for medical reasons is allowed, but a note should be given to the teacher. Newly pierced posted ears with post –style earrings that cannot be removed must be covered. It is the student’s responsibility to cover the jewelry completely with medical tape and Band-Aids. In the absence of such procedures, students will not be permitted to participate in physical education class for that day and will not receive class credit for that day. The use of mouth guards are recommended for all students who wear braces.
GRADES: The numerical grades for each marking period are based on 60% of the daily fitness requirement, 30% on the demonstration of basic skill competencies, and 10% (10 points) on HW and/ or written quizzes. Homework on the original form will be accepted during your physical education class period only. If you forgot it your hall locker, you will NOT be allowed to go and get it. You would have to hand it in the next class and take a penalty for being late. Late homework will be penalized as follows: one class maximum worth 5 points, two classes maximum 3 points, three or more classes no credit. Lost homework assignments will not be replaced. For a student to receive full credit for the fitness portion of the grade, it is necessary for him/her to execute every mini-fitness lesson.
EXCUSES: Students must be prepared and participate in all activities unless they have a current, signed doctor’s note.
(ext.x4534 Girl’s PE office/ext.4533 Boy’s PE office)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SENECA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dear Parents and Students:
We would like to acquaint you with the policies and procedures of our Middle School Physical Education Department. The secondary physical education curriculum in the Sachem Central School District is a fitness- based curriculum, which starts at the middle school and is continued throughout high school.
During the school year, students will participate in a variety of activities, as well as prepare for the Physical Best Fitness Test.
DRESS: All students must change for class every Physical Education day. Appropriate shorts (must be at least a 4 inch inseam /an arm length) and a shirt (no spaghetti strap or tank tops) are to be worn during physical education class. Although optional, a pair of warm- up pants and a sweatshirt is suggested for outside activities. In addition, athletic style sneakers must be worn. In order to provide adequate support, these sneakers must be secured by Velcro-straps or laces that are appropriately tied. Slip-on sneakers or sneakers with heels or soles greater than 1” thick are strictly prohibited.
JEWLERLY: With the utmost regard for student safety and in conjunction with district policy, students will be required to remove ALL jewelry before participating in physical education class. However, jewelry worn for medical reasons is allowed, but a note should be given to the teacher. Newly pierced posted ears with post –style earrings that cannot be removed must be covered. It is the student’s responsibility to cover the jewelry completely with medical tape and Band-Aids. In the absence of such procedures, students will not be permitted to participate in physical education class for that day and will not receive class credit for that day. The use of mouth guards are recommended for all students who wear braces.
GRADES: The numerical grades for each marking period are based on 60% of the daily fitness requirement, 30% on the demonstration of basic skill competencies, and 10% (10 points) on HW and/ or written quizzes. Homework on the original form will be accepted during your physical education class period only. If you forgot it your hall locker, you will NOT be allowed to go and get it. You would have to hand it in the next class and take a penalty for being late. Late homework will be penalized as follows: one class maximum worth 5 points, two classes maximum 3 points, three or more classes no credit. Lost homework assignments will not be replaced. For a student to receive full credit for the fitness portion of the grade, it is necessary for him/her to execute every mini-fitness lesson.
EXCUSES: Students must be prepared and participate in all activities unless they have a current, signed doctor’s note.
- A doctor’s note should include a return
date. If the doctor’s note says “until
further notice,” another note is required after one month’s time.
- It
is the student’s responsibility to return to class when the medical is over. If
not, it will be considered an unexcused absence.
- Students
will receive a grade “M” if excused for the majority of the marking period.
- If a
parental note is brought in, students will still be required to change, stay with class, and modify the
activity where possible.
- There
will be parental contact via phone or note.
The note must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned on the day
detention is assigned.
- Lunch
Detention will be assigned after being unprepared 2 times in one quarter.
- After
school detention will be assigned after being unprepared 3 times and every one
thereafter in one quarter.
(ext.x4534 Girl’s PE office/ext.4533 Boy’s PE office)