MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Rocky Hill Middle School
22401 Brick Haven Way
Clarksburg, Maryland 20871
Office 301-353-8282
FAX 301-601-3197
Dr. Cynthia Eldridge
Principal
August 1, 2015
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the Physical Education and Health program at Rocky Hill Middle School.
We have planned our program to include a variety if interdisciplinary, developmental and fitness oriented
activities that will promote positive self-concept, appropriate social and emotional behavior, self-direction and
appreciation for individual differences.
The attached guide has been prepared to acquaint students and parents with the policies, regulations and routines
unique to the physical education and health program. Included is information about our vision and mission as
Physical Educators, a few policies and procedures, uniforms, grading, locks and lockers.
Please read the information in this guide and discuss with your child. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any
questions or concerns that you may have.
We can be reached at 301-353-8282
Respectfully,
Terri Tippett ext. 190 (6-8 grade PE)
[email protected]
Jared Wasser ext. 191 (6-8 grade PE)
[email protected]
Jim Wilberding ext. 191 (6-8 grade PE)
[email protected]
Mary Palmer (6-8 grade Health)
[email protected]
Melanie Brouillard ext. 144 (6-8 grade PE)
[email protected]
Amy Alban (6-8 grade Health)
[email protected]
Joann Engestrom ext. 190 (6-8 grade PE)
[email protected]
Stephanie Kramer (6th grade Health)
[email protected]
Mike Shull ext. 191 (6-8 grade PE)
[email protected]
Our Vision
The vision of the RHPE/Health Department is for students to apply the principles of a healthy lifestyle and
participate in life-long health enhancing physical activity.
Our Mission
Our mission is to teach strategies and concepts so students may be successful in a variety of activities including:
fitness, individual and team sports, and games, while reinforcing cooperation thru positive social interaction. As
part of our mission we encourage students to take positive risks, seek out challenges and learn from their
mistakes in a safe environment.
Our Goals
1. By the end of the school year, 80% of all students will be able to complete a mile in 10 minutes or less.
2. By the end of the school year, 20% of those students under 10 minutes will be able to complete the mile in 8
minutes or less.
3. By the end of the school year, all students will know and be able to perform a simple strength work out, using
only their body weight.
4. At least 98% of all students will be health literate.
As a dedicated Physical Education and Health Department we realize the need, and are doing our part, to
combat the national epidemic of childhood obesity. We know the importance of educating our youth about life
long fitness and living a healthy lifestyle and are committed to making Rocky Hill students the most fit in
Montgomery County.
1. Grading Policy
Physical Education is an integral part of the total education of every child in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Quality Physical Education programs are needed to increase the physical competence, health-related fitness,
personal/social responsibilities, and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so they can be physically active
for a lifetime. Areas that our Physical Education Program address are: improved physical fitness; skill
development; regular, healthful physical activity; support of other subject areas; self-discipline; improved judgment;
stress reduction; strengthened peer relationships; goal setting; improved self-confidence and self-esteem.
PE Grades are recorded in one category –
-90% grades will be placed in the “All Tasks and Assignments”, and 10% in “Homework for Practice and Prep”.
Although there is rarely homework in PE, we will use this category for our classwork when we are practicing our
concepts and skills.
-Grades are earned according to posted rubrics correlating to a 5-10 point scale, with a 0 recorded for nonattempt.
Activity
Fitness
Graded Concepts
-FITT principle; 5 components of fitness; Skill-related fitness (power, speed, agility,
balance, etc.); principles of Overload/specificity/progression; pacing over a
distance; specific strength training performance form
Unit/Sport
-Maintain possession by creating space and controlling the object; attacking the
goal; defending the goal; defending space; sport specific skills (throwing, catching,
kicking, striking, level change, court/field awareness, etc.)
Personal/Social Responsibility
-Problem solving; teamwork; sports manners; cooperative learning; Self-control;
Any personal initiative by the student
Health Grade
90% Health Education Assignments
10% Health Homework
Grades will be scored A, B, C, D, and E which will correlate with a 100 point scale. Grades are as follows: 90 –
100 A, 80 – 89 B, 70 -79 C, 60 - 69 D, 59 and below, E.
Work that has not been attempted will be recorded as a 0.
Due to MCPS policy, students are not allowed to participate in “extra credit” work.
Each year, due to state mandates, each student completes nine weeks of a health course.
2. Policies and Procedures
Physical education is an activity-oriented class designed to develop and maintain healthful habits that lead to
increasing or maintaining an optimal level of physical fitness. Research indicates that healthful eating habits and a
regular program of vigorous exercise are necessary to achieve these objectives. Through active engagement,
physical education also helps develop positive intellectual and social skills including positive sports manners,
teamwork and cooperation. Due to the nature of this subject, the following requirements apply to all physical
education students.
 Students are expected to be in proper PE attire and ready to participate every day. Students not
prepared for class may be offered a loaner uniform on Mondays only. For health and safety reasons,
students should change from their school clothing into PE clothing. Sweat clothes are recommended for
cold weather activities.
 Students will be issued a locker with a combination lock. All personal belongs are to be locked in THEIR
assigned locker during class time. For student security, the locker rooms will be locked during the time
that students are in class. Please keep locker combinations secure. The Physical Education department is
not responsible for lost or stolen items. Students may ONLY bring their physical education clothing and
their binder. (Siblings may have to share lockers due to limited space.)
 Students that have notes from parents or doctors to restrict activity will be expected to be prepared for
class. Accommodations will be provided for these students in order for them to participate at a minimal
level and be responsible for class information.
 Wearing jewelry is a safety hazard and is frequently damaged, lost or may cause injury to a student.
Students are required to remove all jewelry (except for religious reasons with a note from parents), and
secure it in their lockers before participating in any class.
 Only water will be permitted in the physical education area. Students are encouraged to bring or buy a
water bottle for class.
3. Physical Education Attire
Students may purchase Rocky Hill physical education attire or bring clothes from home which meets the following
requirements: Gray or white short-sleeved tee shirt (must be full torso and sleeved), navy blue or black athletic
shorts, gray or navy blue sweat clothes and lace up athletic shoes (flip flops, sandals, boots or open toe shoes
may cause injury). RHMS attire may be purchased anytime during the school year from your Rocky Hill
PE/Health Dept (while supplies last).
All items have the Rocky Hill logo.
Prices are as follows:
Tee Shirt
YL-AXL: $13.00
AXXL: $16.00
Shorts
YL-AXL: $11.00
AXXL: $13.00
Sweatpants
YL-AXL: $20.00
Not available in XXL
Hooded Sweatshirt
YL-AXL $20.00
AXXL: $22.00