VISTA VERDE BOY'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION


We would like to welcome everyone back to school and hope that your summer was filled with relaxation and good memories.  

This school year is already off to a great start.  Our classes are filled with students who are eager to learn and come with a positive attitude.  We are currently teaching Table Tennis, Weight Training, and Basketball.
All units are three weeks long.  At the end of the first three weeks all classes rotate to a new unit.  During each unit your son will be graded in four areas. Dressing for class, Participation, Skill, and a Written test.  

We place a strong emphasis on attendance. Each day that a student is absent from school they loose FOUR points from 100 possible points.  We grade on a 100-point scale.  An example would be:  If they miss three days of school they loose 12 points and have an 88 percentile.  The good news is we have an ABSENCE MAKE UP policy that erases all of the lost points.  For each day missed a 1/2 hour activity like jogging, biking, swimming, hiking, exercises, sports or HOUSEHOLD chores is required.  There is an official ABSENT MAKE UP slip in the coach's office, or we will allow a note from the parent that lists the activity, the time spent and the parent/guardian signature.
Again, we are off to a GREAT school year.  I can be reached at 602-449-5300 if you have additional questions.

2008-2009 PHYSICAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS

SCHEDULE:       Everyday- Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri.  Three-week units.

EXPECTED        1.   A tardy will result if you are not in the locker room at the bell.
BEHAVIOR:       2.   Correct roll call order on time and remain seated until dismissed.
3.      Follow all directions and school rules.
4.      Bring material to class: uniform, pencil for test.
5.      Pay attention in class.  Do not interrupt others.
6.      Respect the rights and feelings of others.
7.      Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
8.      No profanity or gestures.
9.      Proper care of PE equipment.
10.     Chewing gum, eating candy/food, or non-water drinks is not allowed during class.
11.     The PE Department will follow the ABC Behavior Program.  The automatic buddy situations in PE will be for any type of harassment or safety issues, and          non-dresses.
12.     Leaving the locker room before the end of class will result in a truancy referral.
13.     Jewelry needs to be appropriate and safe for class participation.

GRADING:        Grades are updated after each three-week unit.

You should expect your child to earn an “A or B” in PE.  

                AREA                    POINTS                          GRADING SCALE

        Dressing Out:           30 (2 per day)                  A=      100-90 points

                Participation:          30 (2 per day)                  B=      89-80
                Written Test:           25                              C=      79-70
                Skill Test:             15                              D=      69-60
                                                                        F=      59-0

DRESS:          A uniform is required for participation in PE.  Adult size Uniforms can be purchased starting on the 3^rd day of school. Uniform shirts are $8.00 and shorts are $12.00.
                        
1.      Uniform shirt or plain gray t-shirt (name above heart)
2.      Uniform shorts or elastic waist black shorts (name on left leg)
3.      Appropriate athletic shoes, securely tied, no street shoes
4.      Optional:  Sweat pants and /or shirts for cold weather
5.      Shirts must be tucked in at all times

CASH OR WRITE SEPARATE CHECKS FOR LOCK AND UNIFORM PURCHASE.
Locks  $5.00   Uniforms $20.00

PE LOCKS:       Locks are required and are available from the PE Dept. for $5.00 on the second day of

school.  Money is refunded when lock is returned.  Combination locks will only be

accepted.  Students are responsible for securing their own locker.  Home locks will be engraved with the locker number.

LOCKERS Small lockers are for PE clothes.  Only one student is assigned to each locker.  Large lockers are for school clothes and backpacks during your PE class only.

STUDY           Rules and general information for each unit are passed out a week or more before each

GUIDE:  written test.  If the study guide is returned in good condition, one extra credit point is given on the test.

FRIDAY’S        This cardiovascular activity is required of all students or an incomplete grade will
RUN:            result.  Temporary and permanent physical impairments will be compensated.  Students are asked to complete this activity by walking, jogging, or                        running.  They are never required to run the entire 7/10’s of a mile.

EXCUSES:        The student must give the teacher a note from a parent/guardian before roll call.

Parent note good for up to three days.  Please include date and explanation of situation.
For excuses over three days, the district requires a doctor’s note.

MAKE-UP If a student is absent from PE, make-up work is required to earn their points for the day.
WORK:   A student needs to complete half an hour of physical activity at home for each day

absent.  Student need to pick-up make-up slips in the PE office, fill them out, have a guardian sign to verify activity, and turn in to their teacher no later than two weeks after each unit.

TEACHERS:       Email us at our school email address:  (First Initial & Last Name)@pvschools.net

Kim Gilligan and Marena Saragosa (Dept. Chair)  602- 449-5300   ext. 35375
Reed Newell and Ken Spranger                    602-449-5300