Author: VAL FOGELBERG

Dress Policy
The following is required:
1. Shoes: athletic/tennis shoes 2. T-shirts
3. Shorts or Sweats
There will be no make-up on dress violations and failure to dress out properly will result in the following:
First non-dress of the semester:
Counseled by teacher
Student does not earn dress out points for the day
Second non-dress of the semester:
Counseled by teacher
Student does not earn proper dress-out points for the day
Teacher makes contact with parent through a phone call or letter
Third non-dress of the semester:
Student is referred to the associate principal.
Counsel student and a copy of the of the referral is sent home
Student does not earn proper dress-out points for the day
Fourth non-dress of the semester:
Student is referred to the associate principal.
Vice principal counsels student and a copy of the referral is sent home
Student does not earn any PE points for the day
Associate principal assigns work detail, detention, or O.C.
Fifth non-dress of the semester:
The student is sent to the associate principal with a written referral and may be drop-failed for that semester. They will have to retake PE!
Loaners are available for students who forget clothes.

Purpose
The purpose of this handout is to acquaint you with rules, procedures, regulations and state standards that will help you succeed in Physical Education. The graduation requirement for physical education is two years. Upon completing this requirement students may choose to take elective weight training.

Philosophy
Merced High School physical education department believes that physical education should consist of a well-rounded and wide variety of team and individual sports. It is designed to stimulate the mental, emotional and social aspect of the individual. At Merced High School students will participate in activities that follow the State Standards. The standards are as follows:
Demonstrate knowledge and competency in motor skills, movement patterns and strategies needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Achieve a level of physical fitness for health and performance while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts, principles, and strategies.
Demonstrate knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply to learning and performance of physical activity.

Mr. Fogelberg: vfogelberg@muhsd.org

Merced High School
Physical Education

Goals
ØTo develop maximum potential for physical fitness & good health
ØTo acquire knowledge & skill in lifetime activities
ØTo participate in physical activities as an individual & as a member of a team
ØTo experience competition & practice cooperation
ØTo express individual creativity through physical activity
ØTo participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 4-5 days a week
OFF LIMITS:
Students are not allowed in any indoor or fenced teaching station without an instructor, absolutely no exceptions.
ABSENCES:
Absences may be made up if completed within two school days per absence. Students must contact instructor to receive make-up work. This is the student’s responsibility.
Medical Excuses:
Students who are unable to participate for nine weeks will be removed from PE for the semester and it must be completed prior to graduation.
Long-term medical excuses may be referred and screened by the Adaptive Physical Education Instructor. Individualized Educational Program (I.E.P.) meetings will be held for all eligible students with medical notes to Adaptive Physical Education. Students needing inhalers are required to have them in their possession at all times.
The department feels if you are well enough to attend school then you are well enough to dress.

Responsibilities
The following are requirements for students in order to achieve a passing grade and to meet the requirement for graduation.
v Report to PE area by the tardy bell
v No spitting on the ground due to sanitary reasons
v Be prepared with PE clothes and other required materials
v Dress daily in required PE clothes
v Participate to their best physical ability everyday
v Follow teacher’s directions
v Be courteous and respect the rights of others at all times
v Report injuries to the instructor immediately
v Stay with class until dismissed by instructor
v Stay behind designated lines after dressing
v Do not use profanity in any language!
There will be a $10 charge for any lost lock.

GRADING POLICY
DAILY PARTICIPATION POINTS=15 (except Endurance Run days)
√ Attending class
√ Dressing in proper P.E. uniform as stated in dress policy
√ Participating in warm-up, activity, and fitness.
Students will participate in an Endurance Run twice a week. The run is worth 25 pts each day.
√ GRADING SCALE-based on % of total pts. 2 quarters make up a semester
√ A=90% and above
√ B=80% to 89%
√ C=70% to 79%
√ D=60% to 69%
√ F=below 60%
MHS Follows the California State Standards in Physical Education and our classes are designed to increase the fitness levels of our students.

Boys Locker Room
1.Use your assigned locker during the year
2. Do not share lockers
3. Secure locker everyday
4. Do not bring valuables
5. School is not responsible for items lost
6. No student unsupervised in Locke room
7. No changing in rest room
8. Students may not move to another locker
9. Students are responsible for issued lock
10. Students are obligated for lost locks
11. No food or drink in the locker room

Girls Locker Room:
Use Basket during the year.
Use long locker during class period
3. Locks left on will be cut off
4. Do not share lockers
5. Do not bring valuables
6. School is not responsible for items lost
7. No student unsupervised in locker room
8. Changing Periods=Changing Locker
9. Students may not move to another locker
10. Students are responsible for issued lock
11. Students are obligated for lost locks
12. No food or drink in the Locker room

Locker Room Policies