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             There have been some major changes to Physical Education  this year.  I encourage all of you to consult the following form so that you are aware of the expectations that we will have of all of our students.  Below is a copy of the form that students will be responsible for signing and returning prior to the start of our first full Physical Education class.  It will also be in the files section in addition to the trimester pacing guide, which shows the current units we will be studying.

Policy for Participation in Physical Education

Participation by students in physical education is a critical aspect of the Connecticut Technical High School educational experience. Without regular participation in physical education, a student will not receive the benefits of improving overall physical fitness nor develop essential wellness skills for life. Participation in a planned, ongoing, and systematic physical education program is vital for fostering and maintaining one’s physical health and well-being.

Through participation in physical education, students are afforded a variety of fitness experiences that will contribute to their attainment of wellness throughout life.  A thorough course of study in physical education in the Connecticut Technical High School will prepare students to be physically ready to meet the demands and challenges of work and life.  The Connecticut Technical High School’s participation policy is designed to develop in students the perseverance needed for high achievement and the confidence to demonstrate health enhancing behaviors.

The education objectives to be achieved by a participation in physical education policy are as follows:

1. Improve overall physical fitness
2. Develop an attitude of cooperation and responsibility in the student
3. Place the responsibility of participation on the student
4. Develop physical fitness skills that will promote a healthy, active lifestyle
5. Develop an awareness of the benefits of participating in daily physical activity. 

Procedures

Section I – Attendance as a Course Requirement for Graduation

As per Connecticut General Statute Sec 10-221a, students must complete 1.0 credit in physical education in order to graduate from high school.

Section II – Physical Education Class Credit

Students must be actively, engaging in each class activity and must be dressed in full required physical education attire to EARN credit for the class.

Section III – Dress for Physical Education

For the safety and hygiene of all Connecticut Technical High School students, each student is required to change into the prescribed uniform for every physical education class and subsequently change out after physical education instruction.  A student must change into and out of the required physical education attire in order to earn full credit for the class.  Approved physical education attire is interpreted to include the following and adheres to the district’s policy on dress:

1. Sneakers – Must be laced and tied up for safety during physical education class.
   1. No slip on, backless, heely or platform sneakers are allowed
   2. No boots are allowed
   3. No sandals including flip flops are allowed
2. Shorts – Must have an elasticized waistband with a length that exceeds or meets a student’s fingertips when placed at their side.
   1. No jean shorts are allowed
   2. No khaki shorts are allowed
   3. No shorts with pockets, belt loops, external buttons or ties are allowed
   4. No cut off shorts are allowed
   5. No capri pants are allowed
   6. No zip off pants are allowed
   7. No spandex shorts are allowed
3. Sweatpants or wind pants – May be worn in lieu of shorts as part of the required physical education uniform; however, said pants may not have external pockets, zippers, or buttons.
   1. No pajama bottoms are allowed
   2. No dorm/flannel pants are allowed
   3. No scrubs are allowed
4. T-shirts – Must be short sleeved or long sleeved with a length which covers the waistband of shorts and/or sweatpants.
   1. No sleeveless or tank tops are allowed
   2. No camisoles or thinly strapped tank tops are allowed
   3. No half shirts or bare midriffs are allowedSweatshirts/Fleece crew neck shirts – (Optional) May be worn over the required physical education uniform, however, said over shirt may not have zippers, buttons, external pockets or hoods.
   4. No hoodies are allowed

The following items are NOT allowed at any time:

1. Hats, headbands, and/or wristbands
2. Head gear – i.e. scarves, bandanas, doo rags
3. Jewelry that interferes with physical activity such as but not limited to: earrings which dangle below the earlobe such as hoops, necklaces, watches and bracelets.
4. Electronic devices such as but not limited to: cell phones, IPods, pagers, Play Station 3(PSP)
5. Visible Body piercings MUST BE COVERED with a band aid to reduce the potential for injury

Section IV – Excused Absences

Excused absences, which are accepted by the Connecticut Technical High Schools, are limited to the following:

1. Participation in school-approved activities with prior permission of the principal
2. Medical reasons which are verified by a physician or school nurse and submitted to the school nurse prior to class participation
3. Death in the immediate family
4. Religious holidays
5. Suspensions
6. Failure of sending town to provide transportation
7. Court appearances

The above absences are considered excused provided all work missed during the absence is completely and satisfactorily made up no later than 10 school days following the absence.

Section V – Unexcused Absence from Physical Education Class

An unexcused absence from physical education class includes but is not limited to failure to dress in the required physical education attire, cutting class, or being removed from class for disciplinary reasons. 

A student will be afforded the opportunity to satisfactorily make up work missed to earn 75% credit for said unexcused absence.  The student must make up the work within 10 days of the absence.

Section VI – Grading

The student’s grade in physical education is interpreted to include the following:

1. 60% of overall grade - Active involvement and overall effort in the execution of class activities

2. 10% of overall grade – Districtwide Common Trimester Assessment

     10% of overall grade – Assessments and/or written assignments

 3.  20% of overall grade - Dress in and dress out of required physical education uniform as defined in Section III.