Welcome to

Valley Central Middle School

Physical EducationOpen House

MS Physical Education Staff845-457-2400

Mr. Shane Regan Vm #19438

Ms. Erin Davis Vm#19262

Mr. Bill Miller Vm#19399

Mrs. Jeanne Marie Flanagan

Vm#19018

Mr. Paul Cummings Vm# 19259

PE Policies

This Physical Education information is listed on each PE Teachers

Valley Central Middle School web page.

Click PE Policies to find it.

Proper Attire

T shirtAthletic shorts

Khaki shortsSweat shirts/pantsJackets for outside

Sneakers

Unacceptable Attire

JeansJean shorts

Pajama pantsBoots

Slippers, flip flopsAnything with metal

Jewelry

Locker Rooms

Boys

Boys can only use their locker for the class period

Unless they are an in season athlete

Girls

Girls can have a small locker for the whole year

Girls athletes can have a tall locker only when they are an in season athlete

School Locks are preferred Locker rooms are for changing only

No fooling around

Locker Rooms

Boys Girls

Attendance Procedure

Once the late bell has rung, students have approximately 5 minutes to change into their PE clothes and sit on their squad spot.If students are not in their squad spot by the time the teacher has reached them in attendance they will be marked late and lose 2 points if they do not have a pass.

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Grading

Points

Each class is worth 5 points Class grades are based on

preparation and participation as well as the Valley Central PE Rubric

Students who are not prepared lose credit for class

A prepared student who does not participate will lose credit for class

School Activities are excused

Make ups

Students are able to make up days absent for full credit

Students are able to make up days unprepared for 3 out of 5 points

Students can’t make up days that they chose not to participate

Students can’t make up days that they lost points for behavioral matters

Medical

Parent Note

Students can be excused for a maximum of 2 PE classes with a parent note. These classes can be made up for full credit

Doctor NoteStudents who are out more

then 2 PE classes need a medical note from a doctor

Long term medicals will be placed in a study hall for the length of the medical

Students will be given a medical project by their PE teacher which needs to be completed in the time they are out on medical

PE Rubric

Psychomotor

Cognitive

Safety

Fitness

Outstanding Needs Improvement Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Student almost always puts forth consistent effort to improve skills resulting in observable progress and improvement in technique and performance.

Student usually puts forth a consistent effort to improve skills resulting in some progress and improvement of performance and previous errors in technique.

Student attempts to perform skills showing some evidence of correct technique, but effort and application are inconsistent and not always effective.

Student exhibits an overall lack of effort or desire to attempt skills. Technique is not yet sufficient and there has been little evidence of improvement or effective performance.

Student demonstrates evidence of a comprehensive understanding of rules and objectives of the activity or exercise and is able to assist or correct others.

Student demonstrates a basic understanding of rules and objectives of the activity or exercise but is usually able To participate effectively.

Student demonstrates a minimal understanding of some rules and objectives of the activity or exercise and usually needs assistance to participate appropriately.

Student consistently demonstrates an incorrect application of rules and is able to participate on a minimal level in the activity only with constant support.

Student almost always participates energetically and safely, demonstrating self-control and respect for the positive and safe experience of others.

Student normally participates energetically and safely, demonstrating self control, fair play and respect for others.

Although inconsistent in energy and enthusiasm, student usually participates safely, demonstrating self control, fair play, and respect for others.

Student lacks self-control at times or often and needs reminders and encouragement from others to participate in a safe, fair, energetic, and/or respectful manner.

Student demonstrates mostly above average levels of physical fitness as well as a cognitive understanding of healthy habits and choices to maintain/improve personal health and fitness

Student demonstrates at least average levels of fitness and is usually able to differentiate between healthy choices and habits that may have a negative impact on overall health and fitness.

Although fitness levels are just slightly below average, student regularly demonstrates evidence of choices and/or habits that may have a potentially negative impact on personal health and fitness

Student exhibits low levels at several components of physical fitness and may be “at risk” for habits and/or choices that negatively impact personal health and fitness

Activities Offered

Floor HockeyTeam handballBasketballSoftballCross CountryBowling TennisArchery

FitnessProject AdventureSwimmingFootballSoccerLacrosse Track & FieldGolf

Fitness Grams

Swimming

Basic swim strokes Safety skills Games

Swim makes ups can only be made up by swimmingEvening swims and in class Parent notes for menstrual cycle and illness allow for full credit make ups

What to Bring Lessons Taught

Make Ups for Swimming

Swim Suit Towel Plastic Bag

Project Adventure

Other PE Locations

Pool Back Gym

Other PE locations cont.

Track Tennis Courts

Other PE Locations cont.

Back Fields Back Fields

MS Physical Education Staff845-457-2400

Mr. Shane Regan Vm #19438

Ms. Erin Davis Vm#19262

Mr. Bill Miller Vm#19399

Mrs. Jeanne Marie Flanagan

Vm#19018

Mr. Paul Cummings Vm# 19259