PHYSICAL

EDUCATION
HANDBOOK
A healthy body can make a DIFFERENCE in the way you
think, feel, & act.
Physical activities can lead to confidence and success . . .
An improved, more energetic life full of adventure!

Physical activities can lead to . . .

FUN
COOPERATION
CONFIDENCE
SUCCESS
STRESS RELEASE
DECISION MAKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
BODY AWARENESS
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
SOCIALIZATION
IMPROVED FITNESS
RESPONSIBILITY TO SELF
PENNDALE P.E. UNIFORM
Physical Education clothes means clothing that allows you to move freely and
safely. Only NP shirts and shorts may be worn. These may be purchased from
 your Physical Education teacher. Payment of cash is preferred; however, checks
can be made payable to Penndale Middle School.

A COMPLETE CHANGE FROM SCHOOL CLOTHES IS REQUIRED.

This is a courtesy to your parents who buy your school clothes, your teachers and
fellow classmates who sit beside you in your next class and to YOURSELF!

Please put your last name on the back of your gym shirt and inside the waist band
of your shorts in black permanent marker.

DO: DON’T:
“North Penn” Navy Shorts Jewelry
“North Penn” Blue T-shirt Watches
Socks Nylons/Stockings
Athletic Sneakers Long Sleeved Shirts
A great attitude! Gum

For safety reasons, gum & jewelry are not permitted in physical education class. A
warning will be given for the first offense. A detention will be
given for the second offense.

Sweatshirts and sweatpants may be worn for OUTSIDE activities.

You may not wear another student’s uniform.

Any student with a financial concern should speak to his/her

physical education teacher. A parent may also contact their child’s physical
education teacher through phone or e-mail.

WHAT IF I AM
INJURED OR SICK?
 1. DOCTOR’S MEDICAL EXCUSE – This note should be given to
the P.E. teacher at the beginning of class. The note must
include the reason, the student’s limitations, and the dates
to be excused. This may include either the time period to be
excused or the exact date to return to physical education. If
the excuse is for an extended time, the student may be
placed into adapted physical education. (If necessary, the
doctor’s office may fax a note to 215-368-6817.)

2. PARENT NOTE – This note should be given to the P.E. teacher

at the beginning of class. Parents should list any limitations
and the reason to excuse the student from the class activity.
This note will excuse a student for one class period. Students
are permitted only TWO one day parent notes per semester.

3. Any student excused from Physical Education may NOT

participate in extracurricular physical activities. Copies of
all excuses are forwarded to coaches.

DO I HAVE TO SHOWER?

You do not have to take a shower after physical education class. You will have time to
freshen up while changing. Students may bring, deodorant and body spray and keep
them in their locker. Please, NO POWDER, GLASS BOTTLES, CURLING IRONS, or FLAT
IRONS. Be respectful and cautious when using body spray and hair spray in the locker
rooms – some classmates may have an allergic reaction to the chemicals.

ARE MY BELONGINGS
SAFE DURING P.E.?

YOUR TEACHERS TRY VERY HARD TO HELP YOU AND

YOU CAN HELP OUT, TOO:

1. A lock will be issued to you by your physical education teacher. Please lock
ALL of your belongings during class, including your clothes and books.
2. If you forget your combination please ask your PE for the number!
3. Do not bring a lot of money or good jewelry to school. Save your best
school clothes for days you do not have physical education, especially nylons
which take a long time to change in and out of.
4. If you lose your combination or lock, speak with your teacher
IMMEDIATELY. Lost locks will be replaced with a new one. Students will be
charged to replace any lost locks.
5. DO NOT share your combination with anyone.
6. The school will not take responsibility for lost or stolen property.
7. Do not ask your teacher to hold items for you in class!
8. Students may borrow the long locker near their assigned locker during class
and after school sports. However, at the end of or practice, all locks and
belongings must return to the student’s assigned locker.
9. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN BELONGINGS!

GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR P.E. CLASS

1. Students are to dress at their lockers and report to their squads
5 minutes after the 2nd bell rings. Students will also have 5 minutes
at the end of class to change.
2. If a student is tardy for class, the following procedures will take place:
 FIRST & SECOND TIME-verbal warning & loss of participation points
THIRD TIME-referral to the grade level principal & loss of participation points
3. In order to keep yourself and your classmates safe, horseplay in locker rooms
cannot be permitted. It is your locker room. Please help us maintain a
pleasant, safe and clean environment for everybody.
4. Safety procedures for all units will be covered by teachers as necessary. As a
general rule, no students are to go on or use equipment unless directed by a
teacher.
5. All injuries should be reported to the teacher immediately. Students are
advised not to touch an injured student or any bodily fluid from any person.
6. At the end of class, students are to remain in the locker room until the bell
rings. No one is permitted in the stairway or hallway.
7. Refusal to participate in the class activity will result in an automatic office
referral, as well as a deduction in participation and preparation points for that
class period.

HOW CAN I GET IN TOUCH WITH THE

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS?
The best way to communicate with us is through e-mail; however, if you don’t have
access to e-mail then please call and leave a message.

Mr. Todd Brunner: brunerts@npenn.org 215-368-2700 Ext: 5170

Mr. Jeff Childs: childsjm@npenn.org 215-368-2700 Ext: 5174
Mr. Eric Matsinger: matsier@npenn.org 215-368-2700 Ext: 5219
Mrs. Kristin Ott: ottkn@npenn.org 215-368-2700 Ext: 4967
Mr. Jim Parrish: parrijw@npenn.org 215-368-2700 Ext: 1720
Mrs. Dana Shea: sheadm@npenn.org 215-368-2700 Ext: 5208
Mrs. Mia Weygand: weyganm@npenn.org 215-368-2700 Ext: 5267

HOW WILL I BE GRADED?

PREPARATION
 120 points per marking period = 8 points per class
 “North Penn” uniform tee shirt and shorts, socks and athletic sneakers.

 No jewelry or gum is allowed!

PARTICIPATION
 180 points per marking period
o Warm Up Participation: 90 points per marking period = 6 points per class
o Activity Participation: 90 points per marking period = 6 points per class
 Grade based on the FULL VALUE CONTRACT: a group agrees to find positive
value in efforts from its members. It is usually expressed by encouragement, goal
setting, group’s discussion, and a spirit of forgiveness.
o During P.E. CLASS, EVERY STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO:
1. Show respect to everyone.
2. Accept responsibility for your own actions.
3. Put forth your best effort when participating.
4. Show understanding of and accept the differences
between everyone in the group.
5. Avoid put-downs and be as positive as you can in all
situations.
6. Encourage others.
7. Be open-minded and listen to everyone’s ideas.

TESTS, WORKSHEETS, FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

 The assessments will vary in points per activity.
 If students are absent on test days, they must be prepared to take the tests
when they return to class or during the designated make up days.

Please note that a student must participate in at least half of the marking period
classes in order to be eligible to pass the class! For example, if a student is
unexcused for 9 out of 14 total classes that marking period; he/she will not be
eligible to earn a passing grade for physical education.

SIGNATURE SHEET
NAME _______________________________________
P.E. TEACHER ___________________________________
DATE __________________
GRADE________________ SECTION (i.e. AD3)_____________
PennTime Room #________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME _____________________________

WORK #____________________ HOME #____________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________________

ANY INFORMATION THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEACHER SHOULD BE AWARE OF:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
*NOTE: This does not replace a parent or medical note
to be excused from class!

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE__________________________

SIGNATURE SHEET DUE DATE: FIRST CHANGE DATE:

____________________________________ _________________________
FULL VALUE CONTRACT
 The Full Value contract is where a group agrees to
find positive value in efforts from its members. It is
usually expressed by encouragement, goal setting, group’s
discussion, and a spirit of forgiveness.

I agree to:
1. Show respect to everyone.
2. Accept responsibility for my own actions.
3. Put forth my best effort when participating.
4. Show understanding of and accept the differences
between everyone in our group.
5. Avoid put-downs, and attempt to be as positive as
I can in all situations.
6. Encourage others.
7. Be open-minded and listen to everyone’s ideas.

Student Signature:
_________________________
Today’s Date: ____________