Physical Education Contract 6 th Grade

Regulations Five minutes at the beginning and end of the period will be given for the changing of clothes.Five minutes at the beginning and end of the period will be given for the changing of clothes. After changing, the students will enter the gym under the direction of the teacher and will immediately sit in their assigned squads.After changing, the students will enter the gym under the direction of the teacher and will immediately sit in their assigned squads. Students must remain in the locker room, not in the hallway or gym, until the bell rings.Students must remain in the locker room, not in the hallway or gym, until the bell rings. Once class starts, the locker room doors will be locked and not opened until the end of class.Once class starts, the locker room doors will be locked and not opened until the end of class.

Medical Notes If a student needs to be excused from class, one day or longer, he/she must present the note to the nurse at the beginning of that school day.If a student needs to be excused from class, one day or longer, he/she must present the note to the nurse at the beginning of that school day. Long term medical excuse (more than 1 week) must be signed by a doctor and specific about limitations and adaptations.Long term medical excuse (more than 1 week) must be signed by a doctor and specific about limitations and adaptations. Any student who does not participate in PE class, with or without a parent/doctors note, must complete a written assignment to fulfill their participation requirement for that day’s class.Any student who does not participate in PE class, with or without a parent/doctors note, must complete a written assignment to fulfill their participation requirement for that day’s class. Each student will receive a letter grade for each marking period. There will be no medical excuse grades given.Each student will receive a letter grade for each marking period. There will be no medical excuse grades given.

Valuables No books, book bags in gymnasium. You are responsible for your valuables. Make sure your locker is locked at all times.No books, book bags in gymnasium. You are responsible for your valuables. Make sure your locker is locked at all times. No jewelry is permitted (allowed). Exception: stud earrings.No jewelry is permitted (allowed). Exception: stud earrings. No watches, bracelets, necklaces, silly bandz, hoop earrings.No watches, bracelets, necklaces, silly bandz, hoop earrings.

Grading Each student starts each marking period with 100 points.Each student starts each marking period with 100 points. Participation: each student is expected to participate to the best of their ability in each and every Physical Education class. (–5 points for lack of participation)Participation: each student is expected to participate to the best of their ability in each and every Physical Education class. (–5 points for lack of participation)

Preparation A complete change of clothing is required to receive credit for being prepared for each class: (-5 points for lack of preparation)A complete change of clothing is required to receive credit for being prepared for each class: (-5 points for lack of preparation) A Sandy Run uniform is required (shorts and shirt which can be purchased at the school store). Do not alter the uniform.A Sandy Run uniform is required (shorts and shirt which can be purchased at the school store). Do not alter the uniform. Appropriate athletic footwear (no hiking boots) and socksAppropriate athletic footwear (no hiking boots) and socks Sweat clothing or warm-ups should be worn during cold weather on top of the uniform.Sweat clothing or warm-ups should be worn during cold weather on top of the uniform. Only your last name is permitted on the back of the Physical Education t-shirt and right leg of the shorts.Only your last name is permitted on the back of the Physical Education t-shirt and right leg of the shorts. No aerosol deodorant products are permitted in the locker room. (-10 points are deducted when you are not prepared and do not participate.)No aerosol deodorant products are permitted in the locker room. (-10 points are deducted when you are not prepared and do not participate.)

Fitness Testing Fitness testing is a requirement for all students.Fitness testing is a requirement for all students. Fitness Tests include sit-ups, pull-ups, sit & reach, 1 mile run, shuttle runFitness Tests include sit-ups, pull-ups, sit & reach, 1 mile run, shuttle run Fitness testing may occur periodically throughout the year.Fitness testing may occur periodically throughout the year. Make-up testing times will be announced during regular P.E. classesMake-up testing times will be announced during regular P.E. classes

6 th Grade PE Activities

6th Grade Fall Activities Recreational/Cooperative GamesRecreational/Cooperative Games SoccerSoccer FootballFootball Cross CountryCross Country Fitness TestingFitness Testing

6th Grade Winter Activities BadmintonBadminton Pickle BallPickle Ball BasketballBasketball Newcomb VolleyballNewcomb Volleyball Weight TrainingWeight Training Floor HockeyFloor Hockey

6th Grade Spring Activities SoftballSoftball DanceDance OrienteeringOrienteering LacrosseLacrosse Field HockeyField Hockey Recreational/Cooperative GamesRecreational/Cooperative Games

Special Events 6th Grade Spirit Day (Fall) 6th Grade Spirit Day (Fall) –Friday, September 17 th –Purchase your team color t-shirt at the school store –Lots of fun and silly games to promote team spirit and school spirit Turkey Trot (day before Thanksgiving)Turkey Trot (day before Thanksgiving) –1 mile charity race –Random prize drawings –Catered lunch Anything Goes Day (Spring)Anything Goes Day (Spring) –Fun activities that are different from Spirit Day