Marlowe Middle School

P.E./Health Staff: Mrs. Navas Mr. Cannon Mr. FrederickMr. Joslyn Ms. CastansMr. Heward Mr. Kalamatas

Physical Education: Rules and Expectations Required Uniform: Must wear shorts and shirt that is issued to you. Your last name will be written on your uniform. Anyone wearing a uniform that is not theirs will result in a detention. This is considered stealing and it is not tolerated. Must wear shorts and shirt that is issued to you. Your last name will be written on your uniform. Anyone wearing a uniform that is not theirs will result in a detention. This is considered stealing and it is not tolerated. Socks must be worn as part of the uniform. Socks must be worn as part of the uniform. No sweatpants or sweatshirts are allowed indoors. No sweatpants or sweatshirts are allowed indoors. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and Jackets are allowed/recommended outside during cold months. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and Jackets are allowed/recommended outside during cold months. You must wear non-marking tennis shoes. NO platform shoes, “skater” shoes, backless, or hiking boots will be allowed. You must wear non-marking tennis shoes. NO platform shoes, “skater” shoes, backless, or hiking boots will be allowed. Your P.E. shoes should be separate from the shoes you wear to school. These will be kept in your locker. Your P.E. shoes should be separate from the shoes you wear to school. These will be kept in your locker. For safety reasons, ALL Jewelry must be removed and placed in your locker before class. If you are asked by the teacher to take off your jewelry it will be counted as a TARDY. ( This includes: rings, earrings that hand below the lobe, necklaces, bracelets, and watches) For safety reasons, ALL Jewelry must be removed and placed in your locker before class. If you are asked by the teacher to take off your jewelry it will be counted as a TARDY. ( This includes: rings, earrings that hand below the lobe, necklaces, bracelets, and watches)

Student Expectations: Unsportsmanlike behavior will NOT be tolerated! Unsportsmanlike behavior will NOT be tolerated! Respect the opinion of others and keep any inappropriate comments to yourself. Respect the opinion of others and keep any inappropriate comments to yourself. Any inappropriate comment or remark directed towards a student or teacher will result in consequences that the teacher sees fit. Any inappropriate comment or remark directed towards a student or teacher will result in consequences that the teacher sees fit. When entering the gym you are to go directly to your squad line and sit quietly for attendance. When entering the gym you are to go directly to your squad line and sit quietly for attendance. Students are NOT to use or touch any equipment that is set up unless instructed by a teacher. Students are NOT to use or touch any equipment that is set up unless instructed by a teacher. No misuse or mistreatment of equipment or school property will be tolerated. You break it you will be asked to pay for it. No misuse or mistreatment of equipment or school property will be tolerated. You break it you will be asked to pay for it. When the whistle blows or a teacher is talking, you are to immediately stop talking and listen to instruction. When the whistle blows or a teacher is talking, you are to immediately stop talking and listen to instruction.

Locker Room Rules: No Gum, food, or drink is allowed to enter the locker room or gym. (unless coming from Food’s Lab) No Gum, food, or drink is allowed to enter the locker room or gym. (unless coming from Food’s Lab) No books, notebooks, binders, pens or pencils will be allowed into the locker room. No books, notebooks, binders, pens or pencils will be allowed into the locker room. Keep clothes and shoes in your locker. Nothing should be left out or on the floor. Keep clothes and shoes in your locker. Nothing should be left out or on the floor. Make sure locker is shut and locked, turn the lock to make sure. Make sure locker is shut and locked, turn the lock to make sure. Never share a locker or give your combination to anyone. Never share a locker or give your combination to anyone. Do not loan out your uniform to anyone, We will NOT open up a locker that is not yours. Do not loan out your uniform to anyone, We will NOT open up a locker that is not yours. Do not touch the dry erase board or bulletin board. Do not touch the dry erase board or bulletin board. Do not turn on the shower unless you are taking a shower. (Not just getting your head wet). Do not turn on the shower unless you are taking a shower. (Not just getting your head wet). No students in the teachers office, unless given permission by that teacher. No students in the teachers office, unless given permission by that teacher. Pick up all trash and throw it in the garbage can. Respect our school. Pick up all trash and throw it in the garbage can. Respect our school. Place any items left out in the lost and found, do not steal. Place any items left out in the lost and found, do not steal. After you are dressed you must SIT on the bench and wait until the bell rings. We will not have you waiting by the door like cattle! This includes before and after class. After you are dressed you must SIT on the bench and wait until the bell rings. We will not have you waiting by the door like cattle! This includes before and after class. No use of foul language. If you are not sure, don’t say it! No use of foul language. If you are not sure, don’t say it!

Fitness Room Rules: Absolutely NO horseplay. (Detentions will be issued for ANY misbehavior: Safety is our #1 concern). Absolutely NO horseplay. (Detentions will be issued for ANY misbehavior: Safety is our #1 concern). Always follow instruction of the teacher. Always follow instruction of the teacher. Take care of all equipment. Any equipment you get on that is broken or not working properly, you must immediately let the teacher know. Take care of all equipment. Any equipment you get on that is broken or not working properly, you must immediately let the teacher know. When in the fitness room you are expected to be working out. When in the fitness room you are expected to be working out. Any questions about equipment, just ask! Any questions about equipment, just ask! Spotting another student is only allowed under teacher supervision. Spotting another student is only allowed under teacher supervision. You are not allowed to touch any person or equipment that is in use. (Safety) You are not allowed to touch any person or equipment that is in use. (Safety) Know your limitations: Don’t over do it. (Safety) Know your limitations: Don’t over do it. (Safety) BE SAFE, RESPECT RULES, ENJOY YOURSELF!!!! BE SAFE, RESPECT RULES, ENJOY YOURSELF!!!!

Parent Notes/Medicals: A parent note will excuse you for that day or as indicated in the parent note. If needed it will only be accepted up to 3 days but must be indicated on the note. A parent note will excuse you for that day or as indicated in the parent note. If needed it will only be accepted up to 3 days but must be indicated on the note. After a necessary missed 3 days you are required to get a doctor’s note. After a necessary missed 3 days you are required to get a doctor’s note. Any medical excuses should go through the nurses office first, she will notify us of the condition. Any medical excuses should go through the nurses office first, she will notify us of the condition.

Non-Dress/Tardies: If you are not in your attendance spot when the teacher begins to take attendance, you will be marked TARDY. If you are not in your attendance spot when the teacher begins to take attendance, you will be marked TARDY. 4 Tardies in one quarter will result in an after school detention. 4 Tardies in one quarter will result in an after school detention. Each tardy after that will result in another detention for each offense. Each tardy after that will result in another detention for each offense. NON-DRESS POLICY: 1 st offense= Loss of 10 points 2 nd offense= Loss of 20 points, call home. 3 rd offense= Loss of 30 points 4 th offense= Loss of 40 points For every offense after, 10 more points will be taken off.

Non-Dress Make-up Procedure  You will no longer be able to rent a uniform.  If you receive a non-dress you will have until the following Wednesday to make it up.  If you choose not to make it up then it will result in a loss of points. (See previous slide for point deductions)  Make up time will be Wednesdays before school (6:45-7:15 am) or after school (2:35-3:05 pm)  You must sign up in advance. Sheets will be available in all of the locker rooms.  All workouts will be 30 minutes of fitness.  If you complete the make-up day then your points will be given back to you.  You may only make up 1 non-dress per week!

Teacher Expectations: We are here to teach and guide you on your way to becoming healthy, active, and skilled adults. We are here to teach and guide you on your way to becoming healthy, active, and skilled adults. Respect will be a two-way street. Respect will be a two-way street. We will always have an “Open-Door Policy” meaning: You can talk to us about anything that may be bothering you in the class or outside of class. We will always have an “Open-Door Policy” meaning: You can talk to us about anything that may be bothering you in the class or outside of class. If at any time you feel unfairly treated by others, us as teachers, or consequences given out, Please talk to us first. We will always hear your point of view, and can discuss the situation further. If at any time you feel unfairly treated by others, us as teachers, or consequences given out, Please talk to us first. We will always hear your point of view, and can discuss the situation further.

Grading Scale: 70% - Participation (actively participating) 70% - Participation (actively participating) 20% - Tests 20% - Tests 10% - Rubric 10% - Rubric Extra Credit: Extra Credit: Anyone who brings in a NEW pencil (not sharpened) will get 1 extra credit point for each pencil. (Maximum up to 10 a quarter). Anyone who brings in a NEW pencil (not sharpened) will get 1 extra credit point for each pencil. (Maximum up to 10 a quarter). Any other form of extra credit will be discussed with the teacher on a case-by-case bases. It is up to the decision of the teacher is extra credit should be given. Any other form of extra credit will be discussed with the teacher on a case-by-case bases. It is up to the decision of the teacher is extra credit should be given.

Health/P.E.: Mr. Heward, Mr. Joslyn, Mr. Cannon All levels of health will be using the same textbook (Glencoe Teen Health Course 2). All levels of health will be using the same textbook (Glencoe Teen Health Course 2). The book is broken up into 3 parts: The book is broken up into 3 parts: 1. Chapters 1-5 for sixth grade for seventh grade end for eighth grade

6 th Grade Sixth grade will focus on the basics and introduction to health. Sixth grade will focus on the basics and introduction to health. 7 th Grade 7 th grade will explore mental and social health, along with reproductive systems and drugs and alcohol. 7 th grade will explore mental and social health, along with reproductive systems and drugs and alcohol.

8 th Grade Eighth grade will expand on all topics with focus on disease, safety, and overall health. Eighth grade will expand on all topics with focus on disease, safety, and overall health. There will be basic assignments and tests at each level with some projects like health papers and mass media projects. For questions the appropriate health teacher. (Mr. Heward, Mr. Joslyn, or Mr. Cannon) There will be basic assignments and tests at each level with some projects like health papers and mass media projects. For questions the appropriate health teacher. (Mr. Heward, Mr. Joslyn, or Mr. Cannon)

Units: Basketball Basketball Soccer Soccer Flag Football Flag Football Volleyball Volleyball Softball Softball Kickball Kickball Whiffle ball Whiffle ball Floor Hockey Floor Hockey Cannonball Cannonball Bocce ball Bocce ball Archery Archery Pickleball Pickleball Badminton Badminton Shuffleboard Shuffleboard Table Tennis Table Tennis Wrestling (Boys) Wrestling (Boys) Tumbling (Girls) Tumbling (Girls) Team Handball Team Handball Track Track Flickerball Flickerball Other game activities Other game activities Fitness Day 1-2x a week Fitness Day 1-2x a week

Extra-Curricular Activities: Cross Country Cross Country Track Track Wrestling Wrestling Volleyball (girls, 7 th, 8 th only) Volleyball (girls, 7 th, 8 th only) Boys Basketball (7 th, 8 th only) Boys Basketball (7 th, 8 th only) Girls Basketball (7 th, 8 th only) Girls Basketball (7 th, 8 th only) Cheerleading (7 th, 8 th only) Cheerleading (7 th, 8 th only)

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