Policies and Procedures

Safety	Make Up Work/A.D.O.’s	Locker Room Conduct
Attendance	Loaner System	Physical Education Awards
Medical Excuses	Lockers / Locks	Courses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY

 

All students are expected to behave in a manner that allows for their safety, the safety of other students and the school staff.

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ATTENDANCE

 

Students are expected to be in class DAILY.  Any cut will result in the loss of 20 ADO points, and the loss of rewards.  Please refer to the Wheeling Handbook for additional comments.

 

Consequence for Cuts (Unexcused Absences)

 

1^st:  School calls parent or guardian and Dean assigns a detention

2^nd: School calls parent or guardian and Dean assigns a detention

3^rd: Dean contacts parent or guardian AND writes a contract

4^th: Student is dropped from the class with a failing grade

 

TARDY PROCEDURES

 

Students are expected to be at their specified attendance area when the Physical Education attendance bell sounds. Five minutes will be allotted at the beginning and five minutes at the end of class to allow students to change clothes. Students are advised to refer to the tardiness policy in the Wheeling High School Student Handbook.

 

 

Consequences for Tardies:

1^st:             Student Warning

2^nd:            Teacher assigns a 25-minute detention

3^rd:            Referral is sent to the Division Head who assigns a ONE-HOUR detention

4^th:            Dean assigns a 2-hour SATURDAY detention

5^th:            Referral is sent to the Dean where various consequences are assigned. 

(Community service, Parent Conference and/or Saturdays will be assigned!)

 

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DRESS REQUIREMENTS

 

The Wheeling Physical Education "T" shirts purchased at registration are required, along with athletic shorts or sweat pants and athletic shoes. Shorts and sweats should be worn around the waist and should not purposely expose undergarments.  Street clothing will not be permitted. The student’s name must appear in the name box on the "T" Shirt.  You may purchase an additional Wheeling P.E. "T" shirt in the rental office. If the student does not wear or refuses to rent proper PE uniform, you will be assigned a detention and will not Achieve the Daily Objectives (loss of A.D.O.’s).  Athletic shoes and socks are mandatory for physical education classes.  When swimming, appropriate swimsuits must meet the department’s minimum coverage requirement.  For the safety of all students, no jewelry is to be worn in physical education classes. Students should not bring valuables to Physical Education class.  In cooler weather, when classes are going outdoors, proper P.E. attire is still required; appropriate warm clothing is recommended. No jeans or street jackets will be permitted except for cross-country skiing.  Please dress appropriately!

 

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MEDICAL EXCUSES

 

It is understandable that there are times when a student cannot participate in physical education class due to short term, unexpected illness or injury. Students unable to participate must bring a note from a parent or guardian (for 1 or 2 days), or doctor (3 or more days) to the school nurse, preferably before school and prior to physical education class. The nurse will then issue a medical limitation excuse the student must bring to the PE teacher.  The PE teacher will retain the student in class as a non-participant. Students are expected to dress in P.E. attire even if they will not be active.  Students with an extended doctor's excuse (five days or more) may be reassigned to adapted physical education. Students will have 10 days to regain A.D.O. points, unless otherwise determined by the teacher.

 

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MAKE UP WORK

 

It is impossible to duplicate the workouts, games, activities, experiences and interactions of class time.  However, it is the responsibility of the student to sign up in the PE Division office prior to completing all make-up work. A maximum of one workout per make up session, are allowed to be made up within 10 school days of the excused absence. Make-up activities include swimming, running or cardiovascular workouts in the fitness center.  Running make-ups are done in the field house during lunch hours. Swimming make-ups are ONLY available on Tuesday mornings at 6:45a.m. or on GOLD Late Start Days at 7:20 a.m.   Fitness Center make-ups are available Monday through Thursday at 3:00 p.m. with proper PE attire.

 

All make up work should be completed in 20 minutes.

 

Swimming 30 lengths

Running 20 laps on the indoor track

Fitness Center 20 minutes at THR of 150 bpm

 

All work not made up will be deducted from A.D.O. final point total. All unexcused absences will result in a loss of double the A.D.O. points and cannot be made up. A.D.O. points lost due to cutting are errantly lost and cannot be regained. Additional disciplinary consequences may be assigned by the teacher, Division Head, or Deans to discourage further action that prevents accomplishment of A.D.O.’S.

 

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LOANER SYSTEM

 

On a rare occasion when a student does not have proper P.E. Attire, freshly washed and sanitized P.E. shirts, shorts, and shoes are available. The cost is .50 cents and a valid student I.D. is required for each item borrowed.  The cost to borrow will double on Monday and the first day of each week.  Abuse or refusal to use this system will be referred to the administration. Clothing must be returned after each use. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of borrowing privileges and loss of rewards.  Refusing to borrow clothing will result in the loss of A.D.O.’ (achieve daily objectives) and a one hour detention.

 

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LOCKERS

 

Each student, for safety and security must have his or her own combination lock and small locker.  Locks are available for purchase in the rental office.  Each student must register his or her small locker number and lock combination with the teacher. The full lockers in the physical education area are to be used for securing street clothing, textbooks, etc. while the student is participating in physical education class. Students are not permitted to use the full lockers on a permanent basis.  Locks on long lockers are frequently cut.  All students should dress in the physical education locker room for physical education activities.  Please do not bring valuable to the locker room (Large amounts of money, I PODS, jewelry, etc.).  Only athletes IN SEASON are permitted to dress in the squad rooms and athletic lockers.  In-season athletes must register their locker number and combination with their coach.  Please clean out your locker and move your things to a regular P.E. locker when your season ends. The staff will periodically check the athletic lockers and cut those not assigned by a coach.

 

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LOCKER ROOM CONDUCT

 

No glass containers are permitted in the locker rooms.  Students must refrain from all inappropriate behavior.  All students will dress in their locker room and will store their books, purses, backpacks, etc. in LOCKED LOCKERS.  Access to the locker room is permitted only during changing times.  Students are not permitted to bring valuables to the participation areas.  Students are prohibited from bringing cell phones in the locker room.  Students who do not comply with this policy will be assigned appropriate consequences by the staff.

 

Food or beverages are not permitted in the locker room, gymnasium or field house at any time.

 

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MAKING UP PHYSICAL EDUCATION FAILURES

 

Underclassmen who fail Physical Education must make it up in the summer and are not able to make it up during the school year. Therefore, parents will need to make plans to enroll their student in a Physical Education make-up class in an upcoming summer school session. If you are concerned about a grade in Physical Education, please feel free to contact the appropriate teacher.

 

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SWIMMING EXCUSES AND ABSENCES

 

Students are permitted two (2) days per unit of not swimming for medical reasons and/or excused absences. The student should bring a note from a parent or the school nurse to verify the medical excuse. After two non-swimming days swimming make-ups will be assigned.  Swim make-ups are ONLY available Tuesday morning at 6:45 am or at 7:20 on a Gold Late Start Day.  One must sign up in the PE office for either make up.

 

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARDS

 

 

Awards will be presented to students who fulfill the following requirements.

 

Senior Recognition Award - Awarded annually to the outstanding senior female and male physical education students.

 

"325 Club" Award- Awarded to the individuals achieving Level 13 in ALL Fitness Test categories (Cardio, Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility).

 

"Iron Worker" Award- Awarded to individuals enrolled in Advance Strength and Conditioning class, who achieve the minimum weight lifted for bench, squat and power clean.

Category	Girls	Boys
Bench	Body Weight	50 lbs over Body Weight
Squat	1.25 x Body Weight	1.5 x Body Weight
Power Clean	Body Weight	25 lbs over Body Weight

 

 

 

Senior Dance Award - Awarded annually to the outstanding senior dance student.

 

Senior Leader Award - Awarded annually to the outstanding senior physical education leader.

 

Any teacher in the division can nominate student of the Month -.

 

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COURSES AVAILABLE

 

Freshmen

 

Regular Physical Education (851 & 852)

Introduction to Strength and Conditioning (844)

Dance (855) (one semester only)

Grace Gymnastics (868)

Adapted Physical Education (must have prescription from a doctor) (850)

 

Sophomores, Junior and Seniors

 

Regular Physical Education (853 & 854)

Dance 1, Dance 2, and Dance 3 (855, 856, & 864)

Orchesis (857) (Audition Only)

Advanced Physical Education (866)

Advanced Activities (875 & 876)

Grace Gymnastics (868)

Lifestyle Fitness (880)

Adapted Physical Education (must have prescription from a doctor) (850)

Junior Leaders - Juniors only (858)

Senior Leaders - Seniors only (860)

 

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SAFETY

 

All students are expected to behave in a manner that allows for their safety, the safety of other students and the school staff.

 

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