Stratford High School Physical
Education Fall Semester 2013
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“Competition in its best form is a test of
self. It has nothing to do with medals. The
winner is the person who gets the most out
of themselves.”
-Al Oerter
Welcome!
MEET THE STAFF
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MR. AVERY
MS. SABROWSKI
MRS. SHERRICK
S.H.S. Phys. Ed.
Department Goals
(Content Standards)
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To have the skills and knowledge to selfassess your lifestyle and to develop strategies
for including physical activity into an
individual wellness plan.
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To demonstrate responsible personal
behavior and work cooperatively with others
of diverse backgrounds in a P.E. setting.
P.E. Department
General Expectations
Responsible P.E. Student is…
 On time to the gym and to attendance area after
changing.
 Prepared with workout clothes and sneakers (no
tank tops, short-shorts, Uggs, sandals, or socks).
 Respectful to peers and teacher.
 Participating to the best of your ability.
FACILITY RULES
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Locker Room:
Lock up belongings!
Do not share locker unless instructed otherwise.
No food or drink!
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Backpacks / Books must be kept in your locker. If they do not fit please see your PE
teacher about locking them in the office. Do not leave any belongings in the gym during
class.
Tardy to class: If you are tardy to class be sure to find your
attendance teacher and give him/her your pass so you do not get
marked absent!
Evacuation (fire drill):
Proceed to outside doors located on King Street. Turn left
and head toward student parking lot.
Meet teacher at pre-designated area for attendance.
P.E. Core Curriculum
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1. Team Games
2. Ultimate/Cooperative Activities
3. Fitness (weight room)
4. Net Games
Depending on your teacher, various units will be offered to
cover the P.E. core curriculum.
Team Games
Students will learn to appreciate the value of team
activities and games through cooperation and
sportsmanship.
i.e. Basketball, Softball, Floor Hockey
Ultimate Games/Cooperative Activities
In the fall semester, students will participate in a variety of
alternative game play and strategic scenarios.
i.e. Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.
In the spring semester, students will participate in teamwork and
group initiatives in cooperative activities.
i.e. Prison Ball, Boomer Ball, etc.
Fitness
In the fall semester, students will be introduced
into the weight room. Nautilus, cardiovascular
machines, and the universal will be the focus.
In the spring semester, students will be engaged in
pre-fitness testing and personal wellness strategies.
Net Games
Activities that include a net between you and your
opponent that include singles, doubles, and team
strategy.
i.e. Pickle ball
Eclipse Ball
Volleymitton
Super Tennis
GRADING AND ASSESSMENT
Assessments will be given in each unit…
Assessments could include: written tests, self
reflection, peer evaluation & skill tests.
 There will be one CFA and one closed reading
assigned per marking period.
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GRADING SYSTEM
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Each class is worth 10 points. Your grade will
determined by the amount of meeting days per marking
period.
This includes attendance, preparation, effort, attitude,
skill, and participation.
You must pass 6 semesters of Physical Education to
GRADUATE!
Making up a class can only be completed if you have an
excused absence.
NOT IF YOU ARE UNPREPARED
ABSENCES/MAKEUPS
Excused absences CAN be made up.
2 weeks to make up a class.
You can make up 8 classes per semester.
 Study Hall (must get pass ahead of time)
 Internet Assignment (forms in locker room or on
bulletin board)
 Outside Organized Physical Activity ( Gym, Dance,
Gymnastics, Sterling House, ect )
Unexcused absences CANNOT be made up.
 Skipping class
 Choosing not to prepare and participate.
Medically Exempt / Injury
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If you are injured for more than three weeks,
with a doctor’s note, you will be placed in an
alternate setting for Physical Education with
written work.
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If you are injured for an extended period of
time, with a serious injury, you will be medically
exempt from Physical Education for the
semester.
Alternate Setting
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If your Physical Education teacher is absent, and
there is no substitute teacher, your class will
report to an alternate setting.
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There will be an announcement made in the
morning and a sign placed in the gymnasium.
CONSEQUENCES
If you choose not to meet expectations…..
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Verbal Warning
Teacher/Student Conference/Detention
Call Home
PE Detention/Office Referral
PE Detention
Will be held from 2:10-2:40
Detentions will be given for the following:
 Tardy to class ( entering gym after the bell rings without
a pass )
 Unprepared 3 times (after 3 unprepared marks a
detention is given for each unprepared mark thereafter)
 Disruptive, disrespectful behavior
 Abuse of the equipment
 IPOD or PHONE use during class time
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** Failure to complete a PE detention will
result in an office referral **
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Century Skills – 7 C’s
Twitter
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The new SHS Physical Education Twitter
Account …
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Find Updated Info regarding
Activities
 Assignments
 Special Events
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@StratfordHS_PE
Questions / Answers
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For further questions please contact the SHS
Physical Education Staff
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Mr. Avery – [email protected]
Ms. Sabrowski – [email protected]
Mrs. Sherrick – [email protected]
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