The document provides policies and guidelines for the physical education program at Teasley Middle School for the 2009-2010 school year. Students are required to change into appropriate workout clothes for physical education class and will be graded based on dressing out and participation. Consequences are outlined for not dressing out properly. The program aims to provide a balanced curriculum and opportunities to earn fitness awards while maintaining good conduct, cleanliness, and discipline.

1. PHYSICA L EDUCATION
Teasley Middle School 2009-20010
Dress
Attire for
Welcome
participating in physical
education activities at Dear Parents / Guardians: phase includes a compre- schools student body. The
both grade levels needs following are the policies of
We would like to take this hensive and balanced pro-
to provide for freedom gram of activities, drawn our program. Please read
opportunity to acquaint
of movement and safe from the following cur- them carefully so that you
you and your child with
participation. ricular areas — fitness, will understand and know
the Physical Education
what is expected of your
The required dress Program at Teasley Mid- recreational games, and
team sports. child.
for physical education dle School. The aim of
activities shall be a this program is to allow Students have the oppor-
CHANGE of clothes each student to explore tunity to earn the Presi-
from the regular school the world of sport and dential or National Physi- Special points of in-
attire. To be properly recreational activities andcal Fitness Award during terest:
to provide assistance in the school year. The stu-
dressed one must wear Remember to bring proper
discovering activities dent activity program is
shorts, shirt, socks, and clothes and shoes to change
which appeal to each open to the entire student
appropriate shoes. child. body and is held each
into for physical education
Shorts: Longest class.
The total middle school morning beginning at
fingertip length when 7:00 and running until Dressing Out is 3 points per
physical education pro-
arms are held relaxed the school day begins. day; Participation is 6
gram is made up of two
by ones side. (No There is no charge for the points per day.
parts: (1) the instruc-
cheerleading shorts or tional activity program student activity program. For illness or injury bring a
running shorts allowed.) conducted during the Both the instructional note from home for 1-4 days
During cold weather, regular school day and (2) activity program and stu- or from a physician for 5 or
outside activities may the student activity pro- dent activity program are more consecutive days.
require sweats or a gram offered before school aimed at meeting the Bring agendas to class eve-
warm-up suit. daily. The instructional needs of the entire middle ryday.
Shirts: T-shirts
that cover the chest Grading & Excuses
and long enough to cover
the waist when the arms Students start with a grade and post-tested on the 5 the nature and duration of
are raised. Sleeveless t of 100 and will be graded parts of the Presidential the restriction.
-shirts o.k. (chest is on each of the following Fitness Test.
2. A parent/guardian excuse
covered); No tank tops! areas based on a point sys-
Parent Connect: Students is acceptable for one to four
tem:
Shoes: Should fit are graded by percentage days. This excuse should be
snugly, have laces, have Participation (being coop- based on 100 points each 4 dated and illness specified
erative, staying on task, 1/2 weeks. and include a phone num-
flat soles, and not cause
following directions)-6 ber where the parent can be
discoloration or damage The 9 weeks grade will be
points per day. reached.
to gym floor. the average of the two 4 1/2
Dressing Out (in proper weeks
All Clothing: No under-
attire) -3 points per day.
Garments can show. No Excuses
Final Exam requires the
pajama pants or lounge 1. An excuse for 5 or more
student to be pre-tested
wear. consecutive days must be

2. Consequences For
Not Dressing Out Page 2
This process starts over at the beginning of each
4 1/2 week period.
1st Dress cut 3-9 points deducted from grade.
Warning of importance of dressing out for activi-
ties.
2nd Dress Cut 3-9 points deducted from grade.
Warning of importance of dressing out for activi-
ties. Review consequences of next dress cut. Dress out and participation is the key
After 2nd Dress Cut 9 points deducted from to
grade. The student may earn 3 points back to-
wards grade upon completion of assignment during
class time or participating in class activity if wear-
ing proper shoes.
Lost & Found Discipline
Good discipline is an absolute must for us to
have a great physical education program. Any
Articles left in the gym or disruptive behavior which impairs our ability to
locker rooms will be placed teach will not be tolerated. We will follow the
in lost and found. Any- Teasley behavior plan as listed in the stu-
thing not claimed by the dent agenda. Severe disruptive behaviors will
end of each 9 weeks will be be sent directly to the office.
donated to a charity.
Please label all gym clothing and athletic
shoes. Conduct
Student conduct will be determined according to the be-
havior card listed in the student agenda.
Cleanliness STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED LOCKERS
FOR USE DURING CLASS. PLEASE
LOCK UP ALL VALUABLES!
All students are required to change clothes for
participation in PE activities. This rule is es- TMS PHYSCIAL
sential to help insure good personal hygiene.
The lending of gym clothes is not allowed. EDUCATION STAFF
Shower facilities are provided but each student Mrs. Blackwell
is responsible for their own towel, soap, deodor-
Mrs. Gaddis
ant, etc. Showers are optional but must be fin-
ished during regular class time. NO LATE Coach Foster
PASSES WILL BE WRITTEN. Coach Deaton