Physical Education Handbook
Redwood Middle School
Here is what you will be learning . . .
The Physical Education Content Standards for California Public Schools outline what students need to know and be
able to do in physical education at each grade level. There are five overarching standards for middle school:
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Learn a variety of movement skills and movement patterns so you can participate in, and enjoy a variety
of physical activities.
Learn about principles and strategies that will help you improve your movement skills.
Measure your personal physical fitness, then maintain or improve your own fitness.
Learn about physical fitness concepts and strategies that will help you make good decision about your
physical activity.
Learn and practice concepts and strategies that will help you improve as an individual, and when you
work with others.
Be ready to learn . . . Everyday !
Dressed to be YOUR BEST !
Redwood students dress in physical education uniforms every day. Here’s what we wear:
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Gray T-shirt - must have the FIRST and LAST Name printed on the front and back.
Black Shorts - must have the FIRST and LAST Name printed on the front of the “left” leg.
Socks - Socks that are appropriate for physical activity. Tights are not allowed to be worn to class.
Athletic shoes - your shoes must be tightly laced and tied each day.
When the weather is cold . . .Students may wear sweats shirt/pants over the physical education
uniform. Sweats can be solid gray, black, or red, if not purchased at the Student Store. Sweatshirts and
Sweatpants must have the FIRST and LAST Name printed on them, same as the Redwood sweats.
Students may also wear a light-gray or white undershirt (long or short sleeve) with their first and last
name printed just above the bottom hem.
Clean uniforms are a must ! Take your uniform home each Friday to be laundered and always remember to
bring it back to school on Monday.
When you don’t have your physical education uniform . . . and need to borrow a uniform . . .
First time:
Second time:
Third time:
Fourth time:
Fifth time:
No consequences
30 minutes detention
60 minutes detention and call or email to your parents
Class referral sent home and Saturday school recommended
School referral and two Saturday school sessions recommended
Physical Education Locks
All locks used in the locker rooms must be combination locks. If you purchase your lock at Redwood, you will be
able to get help faster from a teacher in the locker room if you need assistance. Also important to know. . .
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Write your lock serial number (the longest number on the back of your lock) and combination in a safe place
(Assignment notebook is best) and make sure you have it for the entire year. This will make it easy for you to
find your lock should you lose it or forget your combination.
Students who want to avoid problems with their lockers and uniform will ALWAYS spin their dial and pulldown on the lock before leaving the locker room
Students must use the lockers assigned to them and not move to other lockers.
If you are sick or injured. . .
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A note from a parent/guardian or your doctor may excuse you from participating in class activities.
If you have a note, you will need to dress in the physical education uniform and participate as
allowed by the medical note. Students who are not able to participate (fully or partially) may be
given an “alternative” written assignment so they can learn what is included in class for that day(s).
Notes from Parents/Guardians are honored for the day(s) indicated in the note. These notes are
honored for a maximum of three days.
A doctor’s note is necessary for medical conditions or illnesses requiring more than three days of
modified participation. All doctor’s notes should be taken to the Health Office before school and a
copy made for the physical education teacher. Students may have doctor’s medical excuses faxed to
school at 497-3734 to the attention of their physical education teacher.
If you become ill or get injured during the school day and arrive to class without a “medical” note,
talk to your teacher about what will be required.
A doctor and/or parent does not excuse a student from each of the following:
o Dressing in the physical education uniform
o Attending class
o Participating in activities he/she can safely complete
o Making up the work that was missed due to inability to participate.
Earning your Grade in Physical Education
The grade you earn in physical education communicates to you and others, about your progress toward
learning what you should be learning in physical education. Each student’s grade in physical education is
based on:
Classwork and Homework = 50%
Assessment of Student Learning = 50%
An Important Note about Academic Honesty
Students will not share their homework, classwork or test information with other students unless
permission is expressly given by the teacher. Students shall not misrepresent the work of others as their
own. Consequences for academic dishonesty are located on page 13 of the assignment notebook and
also available in the CVUSD Discipline Handbook.
Homework Assignment
Read the Redwood Middle School Physical Education Handbook with your
parent/guardian and then sign, and return this page to your teacher on the date it is due.
Also, put your copy of this handbook in your notebook and make sure you always keep it
there.
Return this signed page to your Physical Education teacher by ________________________________
My Physical Education teacher’s name is: _________________________________________ _____
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Mr. Fick
Mr. Lindsey
Mrs. Martin
Mr. Payne
Mrs. Sturges
Per. #
Mrs. Wilson-Graham
I have read the Redwood Middle School Physical Education Handbook, and I understand
what is expected of me.
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Student’s Name (printed)
Grade
Student’s Signature
Date
I have read the Redwood Middle Physical Education Handbook for this school year and
reviewed the policies and procedures with my student.
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Parent’s Name (printed)
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Parent’s Signature
Date
Please indicate any special needs your student has that we should be made aware of:
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