Physical Education
The Granite Oaks Middle School Physical Education staff is committed to meeting the needs of all our students by finding ways of making learning challenging, relevant, and fun. We believe the concept of lifelong learning is as relevant to physical education as it is to other areas of instruction.
Clothing Requirements
All students are required to dress down and wear a PE uniform to class. Regulation PE uniform is as follows:
- Granite Oaks issued uniform (shirt/shorts).
- The PE uniforms will be sold during class or online. The cost is:
- $30/set* (1 short/shirt)
- $15* shirt/shorts individually
OR
- Shirt:
- Solid Gray crew neck “athletic fit” t-shirt (no logos or print). No V-necks or tank tops.
- Black, Green, White or Gray Sweatshirts
- Bottoms (Options):
- Solid Black Athletic Shorts (no stripes or logos). Minimum length: mid-thigh.
- Black or Gray Leggings/sweats.
Additionally:
- A pair of laced Athletic shoes and socks is required.
All PE uniforms must be marked, using a permanent BLACK marker, with student’s:
- LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL.
*Cost is subject to change.
Medical Excuses
Parent notes/Medical notes do not excuse students from dressing for physical education (exceptions apply). The notes excuse students from participating in any activities that might further aggravate an injury or ailment unless otherwise stated. Students should present the note to their teacher prior to the start of class in roll call.
Parent Notes:
- Parent notes excuse a student from activity for up to three (3) consecutive days.The note must include parent signature, date,and length of medical.
- Specific activities must be made up when the student is healthy/able.
Doctors Notes:
- Doctor’s notes are required for any injury or ailment that will require the student to miss more than 3 consecutive days of physical education.
- Specific activities may require make-up when the student is healty/able.
- Doctors' notes must be filed with the school nurse.
Inhalers:
- Please make sure your medical information and inhalers are on file with the nurse.
Loaner Clothing
All students will participate in the physical education program, unless they are under a physician’s care. It is recognized that there are legitimate reasons for being excused from physical activity. For a student to be excused, the student must bring a signed and dated note from the parent EACH DAY the student is to be excused from physical activity. This is accepted for only three days. Telephone excuses will not be accepted. After three days, a doctor’s excuse is required. The student will still dress in physical education clothes but will not participate in the physical activity. Students excused from physical education for more than two weeks with a doctor’s release may be allowed to participate in independent study during their physical education classes.
Any student with a physical limitation that prohibits them from complete participation in physical education must have a doctor’s note filed with the school nurse. The note must indicate physical limitations and duration.
*Cost subject to change
Loaner Policy:
- 1st: Warning
- 2nd-3rd: Point Loss
- 4+: Behavior Slip/Lunch Detention
Purchasing PE Uniform
This year, PE Uniforms will be available for purchase (year-round) online and/or in person during each student's PE class. The cost for a PE Uniform is $30 for a set (shirt and shorts) or $15 for each individual piece.
In Person Purchases (during PE class):
- Cash or Check accepted (made payable to Granite Oaks Middle School).
Online Purchases:
- Visit https://rusd.graystep.com
- Create an account.
- Proceed to the ‘Granite Oaks Store’
- Required Information for purchase:
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- Name
- Grade
- PE Period
- PE Teacher
- Online purchases are Credit Card Only
PE uniforms will be distributed during PE classes. At this time, each student will be able to choose and try on an appropriate size and fit.
Locker Room Procedures
- Locks and lockers will be provided for each individual student.
- Keep your personal belongings locked at all times.
- Lockers shall not be shared.
- Keep your combination in a safe place. Do not share your combination or locker with others.
- Keep only PE items in your locker (shoes, socks, PE uniform, toiletries).
- No stickers or markings on lockers.
- A $7 fee will be assessed for lost locks.
- The PE Department is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Forgot your PE clothes? Check out loaners in the PE office in a timely manner.
Grading Policy
Daily Participation: 70%
- Students are required to suit up and participate in Physical Education activities daily.
- Students start with 10 points daily (50 points weekly).
- Examples of how a student might lose daily participation points include, but are not limited too:
- Repeated Loaners, Non-Participation, Effort, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, Tardies, Defiance (not following classroom policies/expectations)
Cognitive: 10%
- We, as a PE Department, feel that knowledge of rules, strategies, and concepts of PE units/lessons is just as important as the ability to participate in PE activities. Therefore, written assessments, tests, goal setting, amongst other in class assignments are a part of our PE curriculum.
Endurance: 20%
- Aerobic activities are a key component of any PE program. The Granite Oaks PE Department is committed to the value of regular physical exercise as a part of developing a healthy life/habits.
- Each student will be provided an endurance “goal” that is specific to their own ability and skill level.
- This “goal” will be created in collaboration with each student.
Absence Work
In order to receive a grade for daily participation in PE, attendance is crucial. The PE Department offers make-up work for absences. In order to earn points for absences, a student may complete a workout log (hard copy or digital) and submit it to their teacher for credit. The Workout Logs can be found in the locker room and on Schoology.
Water Policy
- Students are permitted to use the drinking fountains during the 7 minute dress down time before and after class. We do not permit access to the drinking fountains during class time (with the exception of emergencies and run days).
- We encourage students to carry a personal water bottle during PE.
Air Quality
The Physical Education Department will follow the RUSD’s guidelines in regards to air quality. Click here to learn more.