Health
Health is a state requirement for graduation.  Students will study a variety of subjects designed to help students live a healthy lifestyle.  Some of the topics are:  Nutrition, Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol, Sex Education and Alcohol, Drug Awareness Program. 

1. Respect  (for teacher, classmates, room and books).
2. Be on time (to class and assignments)
3. Pay attention!  (raise your hand when you want to talk, Listen)
4. Quiet!  Be in your seat and quiet when class starts.

Grading:
You will need a 3 ring binder!

1. Notes (Chapter outline.. will count for class participation, or whatever homework is give for that day… done by random notebook checks)
2. Vocabulary for each chapter
3. Tests  (5 total tests will be given at the end of the chapter)
4. Special project (poster, 3 page report, presentation, etc.)
5. Paper (3 pages on any subject in Health)

Sections:

• Nutrition- Chapters 5 & 6
• Tobacco- Chapter 24
• Sex Education- Chapters 19, 20 & 30
• Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program  (ADAP)
• Drugs and Alcohol- Chapters 25, 26 & 27

Team Sports
Students will participate in a variety of Team and Individual Sports.  Students will study rules, history and terms of the activity as well as participate in the sport.  Each student will also participate in fitness activities designed to help improve their health and wellness.

Personal Fitness
Personal Fitness is a state requirement for graduation.  The class studies the five health related components of fitness- cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition.    Students will have a pre test and a post test on the five components.  During the class, each student will participate in activities designed to help them improve the health related components of fitness and wellness. 

Physical Education Department Requirements

It is required that a student change clothes for participation in physical education class.

The required dress is:
SHIRT:  T-shirt.  The shirt must meet the pants when the arms are raised.  No tank tops, muscle shirts or spaghetti straps.  If it is not appropriate by the county dress code it is not appropriate for the gym.
SHORTS:  Shorts must be an appropriate length.  You must be able to bend over without the gluteals being exposed.  Shorts must be worn at the waist with no undergarments exposed.
SNEAKERS:  Sneakers are required.  Shoes must be tied.  No flip flops.
   Warm-up pants or warm-up suits are permitted provided they meet the county dress code.
    Body art must be covered.
   No jewelry.
   No Valuables.

GRADING:

Dressing out and Participation
You must be dressed out and participating EVERY day.  Missing class for any reason (absence, field trip, etc.) will count as not dressed.

Each missed dressing out (absence or not dressed out) will be –5 points.  You will get 1 free no dress each 9 weeks. All other missed MUST BE MADE UP.   If you do not dress out, but participate (must have sneakers on), it will be -3 instead of -5 (you must participate in ALL activities for the day).  2 points will be deducted for inappropriate shoes (not wearing sneakers).  There will be 3 make-up days each 9 weeks.  A student must be dressed out to participate in a make up day.  The make up days will be held at the track.  Each lap that is walked or run will be a +1 point on the dress out and participation grade.  Make up days will be from 3:15-3:45 on the days announced.

A note from a doctor does not excuse a student from dressing out.  The activity will be modified as per the doctor’s recommendations.  A note from a parent or guardian will be handled in the same manner.

 Gym Rules:

1. No profanity or use of inappropriate language.
2. No touching the basketball backboard, rim or the supports.
3. When “balls up” is called, you MUST stop play immediately.  No last shot or continued play.
4. NO FOOD OR DRINKS (water only)

All of the above will be punishable by either

1. 25 push ups (if profanity it is 25 per word)
2. after school detention
3. office referral

You will not be allowed to re-enter the locker rooms during class.  Use the rest room BEFORE
you leave the locker room.  You will not be allowed to leave class unless an emergency.
After you dress back in you WILL NOT be allowed to go in the GYM or PARKING LOT.  You         must stay in the hallway behind the green line or the locker rooms.

The Basketball locker rooms will be locked during the school day.  You cannot dress in them for           physical education class.

You must dress out in the locker rooms or the bathroom, not in the gym or hallway.

NO PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICES (IPod, NANO, etc).

NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS.  If you are seen with a cell phone:  the first time, it will be taken up until the end of class; the second time and thereafter, it will be turned in to the office.

Use of the Lockers in the Locker Rooms
            You must bring your own COMBINATION lock.  You may use the locker during the period, but you MUST remove the lock as the end of the period.
            When posted, any clothes or locks left on a locker will be removed and discarded.