Physical Education Policy and Procedures
Connecticut Technical High School
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:
- Improve overall physical fitness
- Develop an attitude of cooperation and responsibility in the student
- Place the responsibility of participation on the student
- Develop physical fitness skills that will promote a healthy, active lifestyle
- 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 possible 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 uniform 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:
- Sneakers – Must be laced and tied up for safety during physical education class.
- No slip on, backless, heel or platform sneakers are allowed
- No boots are allowed
- No sandals including flip flops are allowed
- Shorts – Must have an elasticized waistband with a length that exceeds or meets a student’s fingertips when placed at their side.
- No jean shorts are allowed
- No khaki shorts are allowed
- No shorts with pockets, belt loops, external buttons or ties are allowed
- No cut off shorts are allowed
- No Capri pants are allowed
- No zip off pants are allowed
- No spandex shorts are allowed
- 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.
- No pajama bottoms are allowed
- No dorm/flannel pants are allowed
- No scrubs are allowed
- T-shirts – Must be short sleeved or long sleeved with a length which covers the waistband of shorts and/or sweatpants.
- No sleeveless or tank tops are allowed
- No camisoles or thinly strapped tank tops are allowed
- No half shirts or bare midriffs are allowed
- Sweatshirts/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.
The following items are NOT allowed at any time:
- Hats, headbands, and/or wristbands
- Head gear – i.e. scarves, bandanas, doo rags
- 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.
- Electronic devices such as but not limited to: cell phones, IPods, pagers, Play Station 3(PSP)
- 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:
- Participation in school-approved activities with prior permission of the principal
- Medical reasons which are verified by a physician or school nurse and submitted to the school nurse prior to class participation
- Death in the immediate family
- Religious holidays
- Suspensions
- Failure of sending town to provide transportation
- Court appearances
- The above absences are considered excused provided all work missed during the absence is completely and satisfactorily made up. You may make up this excused absence BY THE END OF THE NEXT ACADEMIC CYCLE.
Section V – Unexcused Absence from Physical Education Class
An unexcused absence from physical education class is interpreted to include failure to dress in the required physical education uniform or cutting class.
A student will be afforded the opportunity to satisfactorily make up work missed to earn 75% credit for said unexcused absence(s). You MUST make up an unexcused absence (ZERO) BY THE END OF THE NEXT ACADEMIC CYCLE in order to receive the 75% credit.
After three unexcused physical education classes in a trimester without the student satisfactorily making up the work within 10 days of the unexcused absence(s), a telephone call and/or an email shall be sent to the parent/guardian by the student’s physical education teacher informing them of the status of the student.
After six unexcused physical education classes, a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian and a conference will be scheduled to create a plan of action.
After nine unexcused physical education classes, a letter shall be sent to the parent/guardian indicating that credit denial for the year has occurred. This notice shall be sent by mail with a return receipt requested, or in lieu of a return receipt, verification can be made via telephone contact.
Section VI – Grading
The student’s grade in physical education is interpreted to include the following:
- 60% of overall grade - Active involvement and overall effort in the execution of class activities
- 10% of overall grade – Assessments and/or written assignments
- 10% of overall grade – Trimester Benchmark Assessments
- 20% of overall grade - Dress in and dress out of required physical education uniform as defined in Section III.
Section VII – Implementation
- The student handbook shall include notice of the participation policy.
- A process will be initiated for notification of parents/guardians for student’s unexcused absence.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Ellis Tech Physical Education Department’s major goals:
- Provide learning experiences, knowledge and skills in health, physical education, and recreation, which will result in lifelong benefits.
- Promote teamwork, technique, communication, fitness, strategy and leadership through a variety of leisure and sport activities.
3. Provide a positive social and learning environment.
Long-term Medical Excuses
- For any medical excuse accompanied by a DOCTOR’S note, an alternate assignment will be provided to earn credit for those classes you are unable to participate in.
- You must also have a note from your DOCTOR to return to regular participation in P.E. class.
- Any student having a medical or physical impairment should notify the instructor/nurse immediately (i.e. allergic reactions to bee sting, seizure disorder, asthma, etc.).
Short-term Medical Excuses
- If you do not feel well or have an injury/ailment that will prevent you from regular participation, you must get a medical excuse from the nurse to be excused from P.E. class.
- We will ask you if you have your clothes for class.
- Get a pass from your teacher to go to the nurse.
- When you return from nurse, fill out a “Sign-in sheet for not dressing” form, attach the nurse’s note, and give it to your teacher during attendance.
- You MUST make up a 1 DAY medical excuse from the nurse class by the end of next academic cycle to receive credit for that class. If you do not make the class up, it will be counted as a “0”.
Not changing for class?
- If you do not have your clothes for class or do not choose to change and participate, you must fill out a “Sign-in sheet for not dressing” form and hand it to your teacher when you line up for attendance.
- Not changing for class is an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.
- You will initially receive a ZERO for that class. You have until the end of next academic cycle to make up the class to earn up to 75% credit for that class.
- Students who do not change for class will walk the track (or another specified area) if the PE activity is outside. If the activity is inside, those not changed will sit on the gym bleachers.
How to make up a class
- Students will be given the opportunity to make up classes during ENRICHMENT, ACADEMIC ACCESS, or AFTER SCHOOL (2:15-2:45).
- You must have a pass signed by one of the PE instructors to make up a PE class during regular class hours.
- You must sign the make-up book to verify you made up a class and to receive credit.
- You must CHANGE INTO APPROPRIATE P.E. ATTIRE TO GET CREDIT.
Tardy to school
- If you come to school tardy and miss your PE class, it is considered an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE and must be made up according to Section V.
- If you have a legitimate reason for being tardy (and an accompanying note to verify that reason from a parent/guardian/doctor/dentist), it will be considered an EXCUSED ABSENCE and must be made up according to Section IV.
Tardy to class
- You will have a reasonable amount of time to get changed at the beginning of class.
- If you are not standing in line when your instructor starts taking attendance, you are considered TARDY. Penalty - Minus 1 point from your point total for that class period
“The 3 STRIKE Rule”
- If your behavior is inappropriate in class, the incident in question will be documented.
- 3 documented behavioral incidences = exclusion from regular participation in class for the next 3 classes. You will be given alternate written assignments for those 3 classes in order to receive credit for P.E.
- A parent/teacher/administrator conference will be arranged if any further behavioral problems occur.
Detentions
- If you receive a detention in PE class, you will do alternate written assignments until you serve the detention.
Injured in class
- Any student injured during the conduct of the class should inform the instructors immediately.
Lost/Found:
- Any clothing found in the locker rooms/gym will be kept in instructor’s office for 1 month, and then get sent to Salvation Army. If you lose jewelry or other personal items, see instructors.
Lockers:
- BOYS are assigned a lock and a locker. It is the responsibility of each student to see that his locker is kept locked and in order at all times. Students should not compromise security by sharing their locker and combination. Instructor will not give out another students’ locker combination under any circumstances. The instructor is not responsible for lost/stolen items if your locker is not locked. Lost or misplaced locks: cost is $5 to replace the lock.
- GIRLS have the option of getting their own lock. The combination must be given to Mrs. Murray.
- If any lock is found on a locker and it is not issued by the school, it will be cut off.
DON’T PASS, DON’T PLAY POLICY
The Connecticut Technical High School System has a “DON’T PASS, DON’T PLAY POLICY”.
If you do not pass P.E. marking period 1, you are not eligible to participate in any interscholastic sports for the following season. If you failed, you would not be eligible to play a winter interscholastic sport (basketball, wrestling, or rifle). If you fail P.E. marking period 2, you would not be eligible to play baseball, softball, golf, or track and field in the spring.
ELLIS TECH PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADING POLICY
Individual grades are based on a daily point system.
Each class is worth 10 points.
Changing for class - 2 Points Total
You will EARN 2 points if you dress and participate in approved physical education attire.
Effort, Participation and Conduct –You can earn up to 8 Points for your effort, participation and conduct in P.E. class
“Excellent” - 8 points
- On time and ready to participate.
- Perform skill/warm-up drills in a vigorous, purposeful way.
- Show improvement at your own level of motor ability, or maintain a high level of technique if already skilled.
- Participate in games/activities energetically
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship
- Remain on task
“Good” - 6 to 7 points
- Tardy to class
- Perform skill/ warm-up drills at a less than “excellent” level.
- Off task, behavior is redirected
- Lose 2 points for any inappropriate comments or behaviors
“Fair” - 4 to 5 points
- Inconsistent effort in warm-up/skills or drills
- Show lack of improvement, and perform at a less than expected ability level.
- Frequently off task, have to be redirected
- Disruptive behavior
- Poor sportsmanship
“Poor” - 1 to 3 points
- Perform in an apathetic manner during drills/activities/games.
- Lack of or no improvement in own skills
- Disruptive during class
- Do not follow safety rules
- Rude/Disrespectful to peer or teacher
- If you are disciplined (seated) for any inappropriate behavior(s), or comments the most points you will earn for that class is 3.
ZERO points
- If you are “thrown out” of class because of unacceptable or disruptive behavior, you will receive a “0” for that class and will you lose your uniform points.
- If you are seated again for a discipline behavior you receive a zero for that class.
- If a class is missed due to an unexcused or excused absence, it MUST be made up within 10 days of the absence. Otherwise, you will receive a “zero” for that class.
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Consider this…. “Physical Fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity” John F. Kennedy
“In health there is a freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.” Henri Frederic Amiel
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How to contact us… (Questions/comments/concerns)
Roger DeGray
Physical Education Instructor
613 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-8511 EXT. 1202
Michelle Murray
Physical Education Instructor
613 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-8511 EXT. 1200
Ivy Jordan
Physical Education/Health Instructor
613 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-8511 EXT. 1107
Access the system-wide P.E. website: http://www.cttech.org/healthpe/
Access to schoolnotes.com website where you can find Ellis Tech P.E. policies and assessment projects: http://www.schoolnotes.com/06239/physed.html
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Acknowledgement Form
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the system-wide and Ellis Tech Physical Education policies
with my child.
Student Name (print):___________________________________________________
Parent/GuardianSignature:_______________________________________________
Date:________________________________________________________________
Student Signature:_____________________________________________________
Phone # / E-mail address where we can reach you (optional):
_____________________________________________________________________
Handing in this acknowledgment sheet is the equivalent of an assessment grade in P.E.
(DUE by Friday, October 7, 2009)
