1. BLUE VALLEY NORTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION Go Mustangs!

2. P.E. TEACHERS :Ryan Phifer :Ryan Phifer Rphifer@bluevalleyk12.org Rphifer@bluevalleyk12.org Troy Morris Troy Morris tmorris@bluevalleyk12.org tmorris@bluevalleyk12.org tmorris@bluevalleyk12.org Andy Sims Andy Sims Asims@bluevalleyk12.org Asims@bluevalleyk12.org

3. The enjoyment of physical education comes from challenging yourself physically and rising to meet that challenge. Also achieving success at a new or newly acquired skill through practice and performance, social interaction, an improvement in physical fitness and friendly competition and cooperation in activities. The student should also develop an appreciation of the values of fitness and have adequate information to form a basis for starting and continuing a lifetime fitness program.

4. Dressing Out & Participation Dressing Out- There is a required uniform consisting of shorts and T-shirt ( Purchase from The Stampede) socks and tennis shoes. Improper dress will result in the deduction of points (1-3) from the daily grade. Dressing Out- There is a required uniform consisting of shorts and T-shirt ( Purchase from The Stampede) socks and tennis shoes. Improper dress will result in the deduction of points (1-3) from the daily grade. Participation- Not participating throughout the entire hour may result in the loss of all daily points. Participation- Not participating throughout the entire hour may result in the loss of all daily points. No dress- If a student does not dress out, they will lose all points. No dress- If a student does not dress out, they will lose all points. Tardies- 2 nd Tardy sent to Tardy Tracker. Students need to be in the 700 (P.E.) hallway when the bell rings. If this does not occur points will be deducted. Students should also be seated quietly in their squad approximately five minutes after the bell. Tardies- 2 nd Tardy sent to Tardy Tracker. Students need to be in the 700 (P.E.) hallway when the bell rings. If this does not occur points will be deducted. Students should also be seated quietly in their squad approximately five minutes after the bell.

5. GRADING Daily grading is based on the following three 5 points: Daily grading is based on the following three 5 points: 1) 1pt Being on time to your squad – not just “in the gym”. 1) 1pt Being on time to your squad – not just “in the gym”. 2) 1 pt Dressing out properly in uniform- district required uniform. 2) 1 pt Dressing out properly in uniform- district required uniform. 3) 3pt Participating throughout the entire period and displaying proper/appropriate behavior- i.e. respect for others, cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship. Lack of participation or cooperation could result in loss of all daily points 3) 3pt Participating throughout the entire period and displaying proper/appropriate behavior- i.e. respect for others, cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship. Lack of participation or cooperation could result in loss of all daily points Fitness days are worth an extra 5 points. Block days are worth 10 points. Fitness days are worth an extra 5 points. Block days are worth 10 points. 75% participation/daily grade (dressing out properly and participating 100% throughout the entire class period) 75% participation/daily grade (dressing out properly and participating 100% throughout the entire class period) 25% skills/fitness grade 25% skills/fitness grade 10% written exams 10% written exams Individual instructors may grade your participation/fitness grades differently. Individual instructors may grade your participation/fitness grades differently.

6. ABSENCES Unexcused Absences- cannot be made up. Loss of all daily points and any tests that may have been given on that day. Unexcused Absences- cannot be made up. Loss of all daily points and any tests that may have been given on that day.

7. ABSENCES Excused Absences- this is an absence cleared through the office. Excused Absences- this is an absence cleared through the office. If a written test or skills test is missed, it must be made up at a later date. If a written test or skills test is missed, it must be made up at a later date. If a regular participation day is missed the student is responsible to make up the activity time. To make-up an absence, the student must attend a make-up session during academic support time - 1 mile in the fitness room. If a block day is missed, the student must make-up two days of activity. If a regular participation day is missed the student is responsible to make up the activity time. To make-up an absence, the student must attend a make-up session during academic support time - 1 mile in the fitness room. If a block day is missed, the student must make-up two days of activity. Students have 3 weeks from date of absence to complete the make up Students have 3 weeks from date of absence to complete the make up

8. ABSENCES You must dress out properly for PE make-ups. All PE make-ups are completed in the fitness for life room. You must dress out properly for PE make-ups. All PE make-ups are completed in the fitness for life room. Wednesday 2:20-3:00 & Thursday 8:00am-8:30am Wednesday 2:20-3:00 & Thursday 8:00am-8:30am Students with extra-curricular activities must be prudent about allowing time to make-up for their PE activities. Students with extra-curricular activities must be prudent about allowing time to make-up for their PE activities.

9. NON-PARTICIPATION Non- Participation- Occasionally there is legitimate reasons why a student cannot participate fully in the activity. A written doctor’s note is required for long term conditions (over 3 days). A parent’s note is needed for short-term disabilities. All daily points missed during this period are recorded as zeros until the student makes up the daily work. If a student is out over 3 weeks, an alternative will be discussed on an individual basis. Non- Participation- Occasionally there is legitimate reasons why a student cannot participate fully in the activity. A written doctor’s note is required for long term conditions (over 3 days). A parent’s note is needed for short-term disabilities. All daily points missed during this period are recorded as zeros until the student makes up the daily work. If a student is out over 3 weeks, an alternative will be discussed on an individual basis.

10. CLASSROOM RULES No Cell phones, backpacks or IPods. Cell phone use during class time is NOT allowed! Cell phones may only be used during passing periods and lunch time. This means your phone cannot be on when you are in the hallway or locker rooms waiting for the release bell. The phone WILL be confiscated and turned into the office. No Cell phones, backpacks or IPods. Cell phone use during class time is NOT allowed! Cell phones may only be used during passing periods and lunch time. This means your phone cannot be on when you are in the hallway or locker rooms waiting for the release bell. The phone WILL be confiscated and turned into the office. NO BULLYING- We encourage all students to do their best. Please be respectful of others and do not criticize or make fun of other students. NO BULLYING- We encourage all students to do their best. Please be respectful of others and do not criticize or make fun of other students. No jewelry- only post earrings and certain watches may be worn. Daily point deduction could occur. No jewelry- only post earrings and certain watches may be worn. Daily point deduction could occur. No profanity- loss of 1 point from daily grade with repeated offenses warranting further disciplinary action. No profanity- loss of 1 point from daily grade with repeated offenses warranting further disciplinary action. NO POP or FOOD is allowed in the locker rooms, the PE hallway or the gymnasiums. It will be confiscated from the student and disposed of properly. NO POP or FOOD is allowed in the locker rooms, the PE hallway or the gymnasiums. It will be confiscated from the student and disposed of properly.

11. CLASSROOM RULES Clothing/Equipment- must be kept in the P.E. locker room. Please plan ahead! Clothing/Equipment- must be kept in the P.E. locker room. Please plan ahead! Medication (including inhalers) must be obtained through the school nurse. Medication (including inhalers) must be obtained through the school nurse. Game day or sports day activity- all students must dress out and participate for their daily grade. Game day or sports day activity- all students must dress out and participate for their daily grade. Locker and locker rooms- the student will be assigned one locker in the P.E. locker room. Do not share lockers. Locker and locker rooms- the student will be assigned one locker in the P.E. locker room. Do not share lockers. Lock all of your valuables- these are public locker rooms- do not leave your personal belongings and valuables unlocked or laying out. THEY WILL GET STOLEN!!! Lock all of your valuables- these are public locker rooms- do not leave your personal belongings and valuables unlocked or laying out. THEY WILL GET STOLEN!!! Shower facilities are provided. The student must bring their own towel and soap. Shower facilities are provided. The student must bring their own towel and soap. Lost and found- any lost item found in the locker room will be stored inside a box inside the locker room. Lost and found- any lost item found in the locker room will be stored inside a box inside the locker room.

12. ACTIVITIES Paddle Ball Paddle Ball Soccer Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Football Ultimate Football Pickleball Pickleball Swimming Swimming Fitness Activities Fitness Activities Bowling Lacrosse Tennis Softball Volleyball Badminton

13. It’s a great day to be a mustang!