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NAME:
Amy Springer
SCHOOL:
Cullman High School
CLASS:
P.E.
256-734-3923
* Graduated from Athens High School in 1998
* Graduated from Athens State in 2001 with Health/ P.E. degree
* Graduated from University of North Alabama with Master's degree in H.P.E.R.
* Taught p.e./ assistant basketball coach at Richland High School in Giles
County, Tn for 4yrs
Cullman High School
To parents and students of Cullman High School, welcome to the physical
education program. We believe that physical education is an important and
essential aspect of the total school curriculum. It is not only vital to
physical fitness, but is necessary for the total development of a person’s
well being. With this in mind, our overall program objective is to provide
students with the opportunity to develop physical, mental and social skills
through a variety of activities.
The purpose of this letter is to provide information on policies,
requirements, etc. to BOTH parents and students. Parents: please read and
discuss this information with your child. If you have any concerns, feel
free to contact one of us during the school day (8:15-3:15) at 734-3923. We
look forward to working with your child this year as we continue in our
efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle for all!!
Physical Education Syllabus
1. Dressing out policy: In order to fully participate in selected
activities, each student MUST provide a change of clothes to wear during
physical education class. Proper attire, which is acceptable, might include:
athletic/gym shorts, t-shirt, warm-ups, sweats, etc. The only acceptable
shoes are tennis shoes. Athletic socks please!! A uniform is required and
can be purchased at Cummings sporting goods. A discipline referral will be
sent after the second “not dressed”.
The following are NOT permitted: t-shirts with inappropriate ads/language;
midriff shirts and tank top; cut-offs, low riding shorts and/or blue
jeans/blue jean shorts.
2. Locker room facilities/lockers: The boys/girls locker rooms are
available to all students who bring a change of clothes each day. Restrooms,
dressing stalls and showers are also available for student’s use…he/she may
bring the following personal hygiene items to use after the daily
activities: deodorant (only clear gel and/or spray allowed…no white paste);
lotion and/or cologne (only plastic containers absolutely NO GLASS), soap,
towels, and/or other items for personal grooming.
*LOCKERS: Lockers are available for students’ use in the dressing areas.
Should a student select to use one of these lockers, he/she can rent a lock
for 3.00 a year to secure personal items. If a student does NOT want to
secure items overnight, then he/she MUST take ALL ITEMS (clothes, etc.) home
each day (a small gym-bag may be used for this purpose). The school cannot
be responsible for valuables left in the locker room/gym. It is a student’s
responsibility to “secure” his/her belongings (clothes, jewelry, band
instruments, etc.) in their locker. Any items left “unlocked” in lockers
will be removed!! *NOTE: The larger lockers are available to ALL students
during each class period to secure school clothes, band instruments, etc…
they are NOT to be locked overnight!! If a lock is left on a large locker,
it will be cut-off.
3. Students have approximately ten minutes before and after class to
dress. They MUST redress into their clothes before leaving physical
education class.
4. Locker room use is a privilege for students who are dressing out each
day, therefore, if a student does NOT dress out (forgets gym clothes, is
ill, etc.) then he/she will report directly to his/her assigned seat in Gym.
5. INJURY/MEDICAL EXCUSES:
a. Students MUST report all injuries which occur during the class
activity to his/her teacher IMMEDIATELY
b. If a student is unable to participate due to an injury, illness, etc.
he /she will be excused for the day provided a note from home is turned in
to the teacher. An alternate assignment will be given in order for the
student to receive credit for the missed activity (one note from home per
Tri-mester).
c. If the student is unable to participate for more than three
consecutive days, then a doctor’s note is required. Again, a
written/alternate assignment will be given for missed activities.
d. Extended alternative assignments will be given for long-term
injuries, consecutive days of non-participation and repeated disruption of
instruction.
6. GRADING: It is our overall goal to provide each student with daily
fitness/sports related activities. Therefore, all students are expected to
dress and participate daily in order to receive full credit for the selected
activity. If a student is not properly dressed, at the teachers’ discretion,
an alternative assignment will be given. You cannot earn a grade higher
than 89 after the second “not dressed”.
* Any student who receives failing grades during this class is urged to
discuss this with the teacher.
Grading Scale:
Daily = dressing out/participation…………………………………………90%
Tests/Essays…………………..…………………………………………....10%
7. The Physical Education Discipline Plan will be discussed “ in detail”
with students and is as follows: Not dressing out or participating on two or
more unexcused days in a six weeks grading period will eliminate the
possibility of acquiring an A average and result in a referral to the office
for disciplinary action.
8. Activities: During the 12 weeks of class instruction, all of the
Physical Education Academic Knowledge and Skills will be covered for each
grade level. The emphasis will be on daily fitness to promote a
healthy/active lifestyle, as well as instruction in the fundamentals of a
variety of team and individual sport activities.
Again, we look forward to working with your child and appreciate your
support throughout the school year. Thank you for your assistance with this
important information regarding your child and our program.
Please fill out and return the requested information at the bottom of this
sheet. This will assist us in recognizing any problems your child may have
and act accordingly.
Sincerely, Mike Dean, Bryan Bowen, Amy Springer
Physical Education Department
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____________________________/ ______________________________
Student’s Name Homeroom Teacher
If restricted, please list any physical limitations:
Emergency contact person/phone #
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I have read and understand the policies of the Physical Education program.
Parent/Guardian Signature_________________ Date: ________________
Student’s Signature______________________ Date: ________________
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