This document outlines the rules and procedures for a 4th-6th grade physical education class at McCord School. It details expectations for student behavior, safety protocols for fire drills, tornado drills, and lockdowns. It also describes the grading system including rubrics, journals, and skill tests. Consequences for misbehavior are listed. Guidelines are provided for proper attire, warm-ups, activities, bathroom breaks, water, and injuries. The schedule of units to be covered throughout the year is also included.

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 Ms. Donoghue

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 Ms.
Donoghue 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