DANCE UNIT:

Learning experience includes: rhythms and dance (Hip Hop, Virginia Reel, Square Dance, Cotton Eye Joe, Special Occasion Dances, Salsa, Tango, and Swing). Sneakers are required for appropriate footwear.

Special acknowledgement to Sara Coddington for her continued development and leadership in the Rhythms and Dance Unit.

Class Attendance:

All students are expected to attend their respective physical education class as assigned.  Those students that have choir/band/field trip/guidance office visit, etc., scheduled during physical education class will be expected to make up class within a two week period.  Students that are absent from school the day of physical education are expected to make up class within two weeks of the date of absence.  Students that purposely miss class and decide to not attend, a referral will be written.  Consequences will be delivered from the Class Assistant Principal.  Class cuts can not be made up and credit will be lost.

Locker Room Etiquette:

Students are expected to possess a personal combination lock to secure their belongings in the physical education locker rooms.  If a lock can not be purchased, students should inform their teacher of their situation.  During class, all personal belongings should be locked securely in a physical education locker.  Students should not share lockers or give out their personal combination to other students.  Lockers should be secured and locked before, during and after class.  The physical education teacher may possess the combination for security and safety purposes.

It is required for all students to have a set of physical education clothes and sneakers available in their respective physical education locker.  Periodically, students should take their physical education clothes home to be cleaned for hygiene purposes.

Dress Code:

Jewelry Guidelines:

Understanding that the jewelry guidelines are introduced at the elementary schools and consistent between each building and progressing all the way through to the high school, the expectations, responsibilities and accountabilities are greater for the high school since they are earning credit toward graduation. 

The jewelry guidelines specifically state the following:

No jewelry is to be worn during Physical Education classes.  (i.e. watches, bracelets, rings, hanging earrings, body piercing).

Curriculum:
High School West Expectations and Course Curriculum- Click Here
High School East Course Curriculum-

1. The counselors will do their best to try and give the students their top choice.
2. If it conflicts with other classes, they may have to receive their second or third choice.
3. Once they are designated to their elective track, they will remain with that teacher for the entire semester.
4. They cannot, nor will they be changed, by the guidance counselor if they do not like their elective choice.
5. If a student must switch class periods, the guidance counselors will do their best to get them in the same elective track that they choose.
6. Electives are subject to change based upon facility needs, equipment or who is teaching which elective (e.g. teaching orienteering or camping skills for a couple days during a fitness unit).

click here for Physical Education Tracks

Adaptive PE:

Graduation Requirement: (NYS Mandate)

Every student in Shenendehowa High School is required to complete two credits in physical education. To accomplish this goal, a student must pass eight semesters earning a half credit per semester. The following is an excerpt from the Part 100.5 New York State Education Department graduation requirements.

"...All students shall have earned the equivalent of two units of credit in physical education in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 135.4(c)(2)(ii) of this Title. Such units of credit shall not count towards the required units of credit set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision for those students who enter grade nine before the 2001-2002 school year. Beginning with the 2001-2002 school year and thereafter, such units of credit in physical education shall count toward the required total. A student who has completed the diploma requirements as set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision in fewer than eight semesters, and who is otherwise eligible to receive a diploma, shall not be required to continue enrollment in high school for the sole purpose of completing the physical education requirements as set forth in this paragraph."

For more information refer to: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/alternassess.htm

Indoor / Outdoor Facilities:

Physical Education classes are held throughout the High School East and West facilities. 

At High School East, indoor classes are held indoors at the main gymnasium and the new gymnasium.  Classes will also utilize the strength and conditioning room as well as the wrestling room.  Outside facilities include ten (10) tennis courts, 6 lane 400 meter track, as well as multiple fields to support  the  physical activity programs.

High School West classes use the gymnasium at High School West for their indoor programming.  For outdoor facilities, the physical education classes utilize the track, seven tennis courts and multiple fields space.

Medical Excuses:

Students may need to be excluded from certain activities throughout the year due to medical needs. The following is the correct process:

Student brings doctor's/parent's note to nurse. Nurse will fill out standard district medical note, and the student must bring this to the physical education teacher at the start of class. All documentation should be kept on file.

Short-term medicals- exclusion from all activity for less than 5 class periods. The teacher must clearly notify the student as to how they will need to make up missed activities. It is recommended that if possible, the student be actively engaged in the activity as an official, time keeper, equipment manager, etc. Physically making up missed classes, once capable, is another option. Written assignments should be the last possible option.

Long-term medicals- exclusion from all activity for more than 5 class periods. The teacher must clearly notify the student as to how they will need to make up missed activity. It is recommended that if possible, the student be actively engaged in the activity as an official, time keeper, equipment manager, etc. Written work may be an option but assignments should tie in with the current unit. In certain instances, students may simply have limitations in regards to what activities they may safely participate in.

Each building should have a form that lists all of the activities throughout the year. This list should be filled out and signed by the student's physician and parent/guardian. All documentation should be kept on file. Individual circumstances may warrant creativity in determining an alternate plan.

Make-Up Classes:

Students that miss physical education class will need to make up the class within two weeks to receive credit or within the prescribed timeline designated by the individual teacher.

To make up a class, a student must make up the class with their designated physical education teacher. Students may also make up physical education classes during am/pm intramurals or during a teacher's 6th period. In some instances, teachers may work out their options with another teacher. It must be mutually agreed upon by both teachers.

In addition, a student has to be in good standing and he/she must be coming from a free period or study hall.  The physical education teacher has the right to approve a student's attendance in class.  The teacher must consider class size, safety issues, student behavior and conduct, etc. 

The following lists the correct procedure for students to take when making up a class. Please be sure they are fully aware of these steps.

1. You must need to make up a PE class (No walk-ins!)
2. You must go to your actual PE teacher to get the pre-signed PE make-up slip initialed.
3. You must go directly to the PE class during the period you are making up the class.
4. You must get permission from the PE teacher teaching that period to participate.
5. They must initial the PE make up slip.
6. You must return a copy of the slip to the study hall teacher within 2 days of the make-up.
7. Students are only allowed to make up a maximum of 2 classes each day.

The form below represented below is the one the student will obtain from their PE teacher.

Written Assignments:

Written assignments are handled at the discretion of the host teacher for your son/daughter. Assignment value will be communicated by the teacher to the student. Written assignments will be distributed by the teacher and or from the teacher's web page. Assignments will not be used to make up classroom absences that are not caused by medical excuse.
                                                                             see medical excuse
                                               Medical-Homework Request Web Page

Game Day Exemption

The exemption process has been eliminated from your son/daughters high school experience. The core components of physical education build the foundation of healthful physical activity for the rest of our lives.
                                                                     

Intramurals:

Throughout the school year intramural units are available to students both before school and after school. Some of the units include and are not limited to volleyball, basketball, badminton and weight training. For further information students should listen to the morning announcements and read the physical education newsletter to find out  what is being offered.

Open House:

Summer School Physical Education

Summer school physical education is available for students who are unable to complete the New York State physical education requirements during the calendar school year. Further questions should be directed to Becky Carman, the Academic Administrator for Health/Physical Education.