Welcome to PE

1. WELCOME TO PHYS. ED.
McCord School
Grades: 4-6

2. FIRE EMERGENCY
Stop
Listen for directions from Ms. Swan and/or staff members
Line up in single file formation on the center black line facing brown doors

3. TORNADO DRILLS
 Stop and Listen
 Listen to directions given by Ms. Swan and/or Staff Member
 Line up in single file formation along the wall by Lunch tables facing the south
doors
 Go to the designated area in hallway and “duck and cover”
 Wait for the “All Clear” call from the office

4. LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE
Stop – Follow the directions
Walk to designated area (stage)
SILENCE
Maintain SILENCE until notice is given from the police and/or the
office and/or staff member

5. PHYS. ED. RULES
Follow directions the first time given by all staff members
Speak appropriately to others
Ask permission from Ms. Swan/Staff Member to leave the gym
Be responsible regarding equipment – CLEAN UP
Enter and Leave: Quietly
Come prepared: PE rules/Journal/Proper PE shoes/Uniform/Pencil
Stop and Listen on the Whistle

6. JOURNAL
Journal entries will be a part of every Phys.Ed.
Entries will include: Daily Goal/Objective,
Essential Question, Covey’s Habits, ideas and a
description of activity
The journal grading will be based on a grading
rubric for the journal
The journal rubric will be handed out during
Phys. Ed. Class
The journal entries must follow a certain criteria
designed for the journal.
Your journal/pencil/PE rules must be brought to
every Phys. Ed. Class
Journal writing fulfills objectives needed for the
common core

7. GRADING PROCEDURES
A grading rubric (based on 5 points) will be handled out during class
The Phys.Ed grading rubric will be used to determine your grade
Written, journal entries and skill tests are also part your grade

8. CONSEQUENCES
Time-out
Writing Assignment
Written Journal Rules
Loss of activity
Lunch detention
Principal Conference
Call/Note to Parent
After-school detention

9. PHYS. ED PROPER ATTIRE
Gym shoes with traditionally tied laces (no sandals ,flip flops, dress shoes,
high heels, platform shoes or boots
Official District 111 uniform

10. S U C C E S S
I will be successful only if I can develop
Self-Responsibility for my own behavior and
learning.

11. PHYS. ED. PROCEDURES
Quietly Enter Gym
Sit on your assigned number (no sliding or spinning)
Listen to directions
Perform warm-ups as directed
Upon completion sit on your assigned number
Listen for directions about activity
Main Activity
Closure/Sum it up
Drinks
Prepare to leave gym/line up in single file formation

12. WARM-UP ROUTINE
4 Corners
Demonstration (by Ms. Swan) of exercise – WATCH
Perform exercise then rotate to next higher number
Focus on “you”
Talking to friends is DISCOURGED
No Sliding

13. CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Discuss
Negotiate
Ask for help
Use game solutions:
Rock/Paper/Scissors or Evens/Odds

14. HOMEWORK
OPTIONS/EXTRA CREDIT
Exercise every day: 30-60 minutes
Keep an exercise/activity log
Involve family members

15. BATHROOM PROCEDURES
Use the bathroom before or after PE class
However, if you need to use the restroom ask
Ms. Swan and/or Staff Member for permission
before leaving the gym
Sign out (time) when leaving
Sign in (time) upon return

16. WATER
During class time, ask permission first from Ms. Swan and/or staff member
After activity, line up in single file formation and stop on black line
10 seconds time limit, if you need more water finish your drink then go to the
end of the line for a second turn

17. SAFETY FIRST
Walk into or out of the gym, running or sliding will not be permitted
consequences will follow if this occurs
At no time, will sliding be permitted – consequences will follow
Use equipment as it was intended by manufacture or Ms. Swan
Follow the given directions

18. HEALTH AIDE/MS. FICKER
Pain is a human’s natural protecting mechanism
If an injury does occur during class inform Ms. Swan and/or staff member
before leaving the gym
If needed, you will be sent to the Health Aide/Ms. Ficker and she will
determine further action

19. ILLNESS/EXCUSE FROM
PARTICIPATION
Participation in Physical Education is mandated by the State of Illinois
Only a doctor can excuse a student from long term participation
Parent/Guardian can write an excuse from class for a short term illness
missing one PE class.

20. MUSTANG PHYS. ED.
SCHEDULE
August/September: Team Building Activities/Cardiovascular Activities
October: Fitnessgram
November: Zumba/Yoga/Dance
December/January: Soccer
February: Basketball
March: Newcomb/Volleyball
April: Fitnessgram
May/June: Kickball/Misc Activities
Throughout the year mini units will be intertwined to add variety
Focus will be on sports, exercise, fitness, journal, health and social skills