Physical Education

Middle School Physical Education
Grading Policies 2007-2008

Evaluation: All students will receive a numerical grade in physical education class. Students will be evaluated every quarter in accordance with Middle School procedures. Since our major departmental goals are to evaluate and enhance each student’s fitness level, increase the student’s knowledge of the importance of fitness in his/her life, teach students sport skills with emphasis on the techniques, strategies, and rules which are critical to the sport, and to provide students with a greater pool of knowledge from which to make lifestyle decisions we feel that daily participation in the program is of paramount importance. The participation portion of the grade will be determined as outlined below. In courses where a written test is used the student’s grade will be determined by a 75% participation- 25% written or skill test formula. In courses where no written or skill testing is done, the participation grade will be 100% of the student’s grade.
All Students begin each grading period with 75 points (C).

How + points may be earned during the unit:
+5 improvement of mile time
+3 improvement of push-ups
+1-+5 A student may earn this range of points depending on the number of push-ups done. (national= 1 pt., national +2=2 pts
presidential -2 = 3 pts., presidential=4 points, presidential+ ??= 5 points)
+1-+5 A student may earn this range of points depending on the mile time run. (nat.= 1 pt., national-15 sec.=2 pts., nat.-
30 sec.= 3 pts., nat.- 45 sec.= 4 pts., presidential = 5 points)
+5 Run an extra timed mile at or below national time
+3 Make the elite fleet or muscle mania list for a quarter
+5 Class participation points
+3 Complete a written report (250 words) about a sport book.
Up to 3 points can be given based on the quality of the
report.
Extra Credit +3 For Students Who Have Perfect Attendance And
A Perfect Record During The Unit

How - points may be earned during the unit:
-3 Unprepared for class (uniform) on second occasion(-1 each add. time)
-3 Walking during class running assignments after warning
-3 Reporting tardy to class on more than one occasion (or leaving class)
-3 Poor attitude in class
-3 Foul or abusive language in class

The President’s Challenge fitness test will be conducted twice during the year to provide additional fitness information to students and parents.

We hope that these changes will assure that each student will earn a grade which accurately reflects his/her effort and performance during the unit.
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