Mr. Catalano

How & When to Makeup Missed Work
All runs and fitness tests must be made up during lunch time; the student should report to the equipment room at 12:43 any day of the week. Students must make up assignments within two weeks. Missed skills tests must be made up with the student's teacher. Unexcused absences or refusal to take a test when given will result in no make-up being allowed. Please remember to send a note from home or the doctor when activity must be limited due to illness or injury. Please state or have the doctor state what limits should be placed on activity.

Class Procedures

A. You shall dress daily for P.E. in proper gym dress and be ready for roll call 4 minutes after the tardy bell.

B. You are to sit quietly at attention during roll call and organization period until dismissed.

C. Absence and tardy slips are to be given to instructor at roll call.

D. After roll call, students will participate in warm up exercises and running. The class will then proceed to their activity area for skill instruction and participation.

E. All students are to stay out of the locker room during the activity period and the area will be locked until the shower bell rings. The locker room will be locked during lunch.

F. Classes will be organized into squads for participation in-group activities.

G. You must stay with your class at all times.

H. The major emphasis will be placed upon physical fitness, skill development, class participation and attitude.

Dressing Regulations

A. Every student, including Adaptive P.E. students, will be expected to dress in a complete uniform each day that the class meets for activity, even those students with a note excusing them from participation.

B. Students may not wear their school clothes under their P.E. uniform.

C. If you are ill or recovering from an illness, a note from home signed by your parent or guardian will be accepted. After three (3) consecutive days, a doctor’s note will be required.

D. This lost time from activity may be made up through special assignments approved by your teacher. You must get your assignment from the teacher before the tardy bell.

E. Along with the official Colina shirt and shorts, gym shoes just for P.E. are a must. Separate shoes socks and a towel should be kept in the gym locker.
F. All of this separate uniform should be well identified with your name printed on it. Use a laundry-marking pen for best results.

G. If you forget your uniform; you must still dress out. Bring your I.D. before class to the coach’s office to borrow a uniform. It must be returned at the end of the class. Never borrow a friend’s uniform. Borrowing from a friend will cost you citizenship points.

H. Ragged or torn uniforms may not be worn.

I. Boxer shorts for boys may not be worn.

J. Remember — Dress out and participate — that is your key to fitness, fun, and a good mark in Physical Education.

K. All uniforms are to be taken home on Friday and washed. You should re-mark your name if it fades.

L. Warm-up suits may be brought from home when the weather turns cold. To prevent loss or theft, print your name on everything. You must still wear your P.E. uniform. Warm-up suits MUST be blue.

Races...

Eligible students may participate in up to four races per year:

Turkey Trot,
Rabbit Run,
Jogathon,
5K Classic

Locks and Lockers

All students will be required to buy his/her own lock. Locks must be purchased in the Student Store, as all locks must be of the "school type." Any non-school locks will be cut off.
Protect your property. Lock your locker. Do not tell anyone your combination. Do not share your locker or clothing with anyone. This will cost you citizenship points privileges.

Protection of your property is your responsibility. Don’t be carelessness. Take a few seconds to make sure you have put everything away, lock your locker and follow instructions.

Locker Room Conduct

The following are prohibited and will lead to referrals and
Locker room suspensions.

1. Running in locker room, horseplay, etc.
2. Eating of food, gum and candy.
3. Throwing objects, mapping towels.
4. Loud and abusive language.
5. Vandalism to lockers, locker room or others’ property
6. Fighting or threatening other students.
7. Theft or destruction of other students’ personal property
8. Removing or hiding another student’s lock.
9. Repeated failure to lock up locker.
10. Going into locker room without planning to dress out.
11. Curling Irons.
12. Glass bottles.
13. Spitting at any spitting.
14. Aerosol cans.

Dismissal Procedures

1. Eight-minute warning bell does not mean activity has ended. Continue activity until dismissed by teacher.
2. Remain behind red line until passing bell rings.
3. Do not go out rear emergency exit door at anytime.
Standardized Grading Policy
Each student may earn up to 25 points for each activity period.
50 points may be earned each trimester. The following
categories will be graded each unit. (6 week period).
I. Dress out, tardies, locker room 5 points
2. Daily exercise and warm up run 5 points
3. Weekly timed runs 5 points
4. Skills test, fitness tests and homework 5 points
5. Participation/Sportsmanship/Attitude 5 points
Maximum Per Activity 25 Points
50 Point Grade System - Each Trimester
Mid Trimester Trimester
A=25—22.5 A=50—45
B=22—20 B=44—40
C=19.5-17.5 C=39—35
D=17—15 D=34—30
F=14.5 or less F=29 or less
It is the responsibility of each student to make up missing work after an absence or illness. Make up can be done any day at lunch. Any student with a long-term medical excuse must complete a written report on the sport that he/she is missing. See the PB teacher on duty that day. Work must be made up within two weeks. Any student below "C-" may earn points back up to a "C" grade. However, that student must have participated daily.