1 . . . . . . WELCOME TO ARNOLD AND TO THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM



Students will attend physical education class initially. They are to wear clean shorts, shirts, socks, and gym shoes. Your student will be given a copy of our grading policy and what we expect from them while in Physical Education class. We suggest that you read the policy, sign it, and have your student return it. We will administer the Presidential Fitness Test to all students. This is a great award that will be presented at the end of the year during awards day. The test consists of the Sit and Reach, Sit Ups, Shuttle Run, Pull Ups, and the 1 mile run. If your student has a medical condition that would prevent him from participating, please send a note. If your student requires an inhaler, have him bring it to class.



Students from each girls'and boys' P.E. classes will be selected for Health class for the current 9 weeks. Students will be required to have a three-prong pocket folder, paper, and pencil for class. Students will be required to copy notes from the board, write definitions of vocabulary words, and participate in class discussion. Students may be permitted to use their notebooks during the test.



I will be conducting a MCSD approved sex education class (Choosing the Best Path). Students will be required to complete assignments from the pamphlet. Parents are requested to provide input on some assignments. Please assist your student. This is not a difficult assignment and students should be able to earn 100 points on each assignment. I am asking that arents sign the homework so that I can see that the student actually spoke to you.  Please remind your student to keep all returned graded papers in their notebook until the final grade is determined.



Please ensure that your student keeps the notebook up to date. Ask to see the notebook periodically to check for completion and organization.



I appreciate parents calling or emailing me about their student's grades. Feel free to contact me should you have questions concerning your student's performance.  Please send your email address to me so that I can send reports to you. Students who get behind in their assignments will have the opportunity to make up the work but will not receive full credit.


All of my Health classes have been given an assignment using a Rubric to write a typewritten report on 2 diseases.  I have provided several web sites and lists of diseases to choose from.  They are to work with their partner to have the assignment completed NLT November 2, 2009.  They can turn their reports in when finished and do not have to wait until the deadline.  Please help your students sould they ask for assistance.


 PHYS. ED.- SOME STUDENTS  DO NOT HAVE A LOCK. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR STUDENT IS FOLLOWING OUR PROCEDURES. I WILL NOTIFY YOU SHOULD YOUR STUDENT ESTABLISHES A PATTERN OF NOT DRESSING OUT SO THAT WE CAN "NIP IT IN THE BUD".