Guidelines for Success

Students are expected to meet at teacher designated areas at the beginning and end of class.  1. Students are allowed five minutes to dress after start of class.  2. As soon as you are dressed, report to your meeting area until further instructions.

 Students must have a complete change of clothes separate from their school clothes, consisting of an athletic top, shorts/sweats, socks and sneakers. All attire must adhere to school dress codes.  During the Dance unit, sweatpants are recommended.  Appropriate swimwear (one piece swimsuits for girls), is required during swimming. Sunscreen and swim goggles are suggested.  When a change of clothes is not available students will still be expected to participate.  Participating without a change of clothes will result in lowered daily grades.  Lost/misplaced items to be reported to teacher after an adequate search.

 Students are expected to be at their meeting area 5 minutes after period starts. Students with tardy passes will be excused.  Unexcused tardies will result in a lowered daily grade.  Tardies will also be handled as per student handbook.

 It is understandable that there are times when a student cannot participate in physical education class.  Students unable to participate shall bring a note from a parent, guardian, or doctor indicating limitations and capabilities. The teacher may provide a modified program accordingly.

 Showers are a mandatory part of P.E. for basic hygiene. Ten minutes will be provided at the end of each class for showers/changing.  Not showering will result in lowered daily grades.

 Appropriate student behavior is vital for physical & emotional safety.  Students are expected to be responsible and lock all personal items in their lockers.  Only P.E related items are necessary in the locker rooms.  School is not responsible for items lost or stolen. All lost or stolen items need to be reported to your teacher and the school counsellor.

 Students are expected to go to the locker room for showers when directed by the instructor.  Class ends when students are dismissed to leave by their instructor.

 Students are responsible for their personal belongings  Lost/misplaced items should be reported to a teacher after an adequate search.  Lost & Found articles may be retrieved by visiting the P.E. Equipment Assistant’s office.  It is strongly suggested that students write their names on the inside of their clothes and gym shoes with a waterproof marker to facilitate return.  Although the locker rooms are secured during each class period, occasional thefts do occur. Report thefts to your PE teacher and to the counsellor immediately.

 Physical & emotional safety IS IMPORTANT AT ALL TIMES.  Appropriate student behavior is vital for maintaining a safe learning environment.  You are expected to use P.E. equipment correctly and in the manner intended.  Endangering others and behaving in an unsafe manner will result in appropriate consequences