Guilderland High School - Guilderland Central School District

unprepared occurred. Grading for a make up is the same as a regular class (4 points max.). There are NO make-ups for students that
choose to cut class.
Medical Excuses: All original medical notes signed by a physician are to be brought, by the student, to the Health office. A copy will be
given to the proper physical education teacher and placed on file. While under a medical excuse, students are expected to continue to
change into their physical education attire. Excuses from parents are respected by the physical education teacher for that class and the
student is required to change
Medicals: 1 day to 3 weeks: Students are EXPECTED to attend their regular PE class. Students are REQUIRED to change their
clothes and be involved in class. Modified activity will be provided.
Medicals: Beyond 3 weeks: Students who have a medical excuse, which lasts longer than a three-week time frame will be enrolled in
Adapted Physical Education. Students with special medical situations will be given an alternative assignment by their PE teacher.
Adapted Physical Education: This program is administered in the weight room to focus on the students strengths and keep them
physically active during their advisory block. Students will be signed to the library during their regular PE class. A member of the
physical education staff works closely with each student to accomplish personal goals. (For example, a student who has broken
his/her ankle and is on a medical excuse for 6 weeks will be placed on a program that focuses on upper body conditioning and
abdominal strength.)
Home Instruction: Students who are out of school for an extended period of time are REQUIRED to complete assignments that are
given by their physical education instructor. Assignments are due by the end of the marking period in order for the student to receive
credit.
Dressing for Class
Physical education class occurs every four days. Students are required to bring a change of
clothes for every class. Classes are 85 minutes long and usually very active
• A lock is required for the security of your personal belongings. Very Important! The school district is not
responsible for any loss of personal property.
• A sleeved t-shirt that tucks in (no tank tops or spaghetti straps)
• A pair of shorts or sweats without zippers, buckles or rivets (no cut offs or jeans)
• A pair of sneakers that are enclosed both front and back, are not plat-formed or heeled, and proper soles
• Students MAY NOT wear any school issued uniform in class if they participate in interscholastic athletics at the high school.
• A student must dress for class on the day of an athletic competition if they are a member of a sports team at the high school. If
a student is not prepared, they are ineligible to play in that competition and their coach will be notified.
• Students are REQUIRED to follow the dress code standards outlined in the student handbook.
Senior Alternative Program: For ONE SEMESTER ONLY during the semester in which the sport occurs.
Standards for eligibility:
• Each senior must have a history of exemplary performance in PE throughout their high school career.
• Physical Education staff recommendation
• Participant in a GHS interscholastic team.
• The physical education staff will meet to make all final decisions about acceptance into the program.
• Fall athlete’s waiver fall; winter athlete’s waiver spring; spring athlete’s waiver spring.