Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS RESPONSIBILITIESIt is the responsibility of the student to report to class on time. If the student is late, then a pass must bepresented to the teacher. A student is considered late if they are not in the gymnasium or locker roomby the appropriate time. If the student is late, even with a pass, and the class is already outside, thestudent may not be permitted to get changed, as there may not be someone available to open andsecure the locker room. Each student will be provided a locker and lock. It is the responsibility of thestudent to make sure that their lockers are locked at all times. Students who fail to turn in their locksat the end of the year will have a five dollar replacement charge. If personal belongings are stolen itwill be the responsibility of the student to report the theft.P.E. CLASS ATTIREAll students must change for Physical Education class.1. Students MUST change out of their regular school clothes2. Appropriate T-shirt or long sleeved shirt3. Rubber soled sneakers4. Shorts (no jean shorts) or pants (no jeans)5. Team Athletic Uniforms are not to be worn for PEClothing must follow school dress code requirements as stated in this handbook. If you are wearingsomething that makes the teacher or other students feel uncomfortable you will be asked to change.Due to the safety, health, and tendency of students to have a wide interpretation of what proper gymclothing is the teacher will reserve the right to declare any clothing unsafe or inappropriate. If clothingprohibits students from performing exercises or the day’s activities they will not receive any credit forthe day.MEDICALS IN P.E. CLASSFor a student to be medically excused from participation in their physical education class, a note fromtheir physician is required. A P.E. medical excuse form is available on the P.E. webpage. Studentsare expected to participate in their physical education class to the maximum extent possible. Studentswho are medically excused for more than three classes may be required to complete an alternatewritten assessment.MAKE UP CLASSESStudents can make up any absence by staying after school and participating in the after school P.E.class. Students who receive an unprepared will not be allowed to make that class up. Students arepermitted to make up five classes per quarter, ten classes per semester, and twenty classes per year.25