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Physical Education Grading Policy
(Draft)
Physical Education Grading Committee Members
Cheryl Dender
Diane Collins
Kathy Rea
Alison Gallub
Margo Garcia
James Murray
Ellie Becker
Matt Gentile
Jason Goodstone
Jeff Slazberg
Joseph Braico

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Physical Education Grading Survey
Question #1 - If participation and effort are components of a numerical grading system in
Physical Education would this increase your effort in class
YES NO SAME (I already give 100%)
Question #2 - If preparation and attendance are components of a numerical grading system
in Physical Education would this decrease the number of times you are unprepared or
absent from for class
YES NO SAME (I change for every class)
Question #3 - If skill and cognitive assessments are components of a numerical grading
system in Physical Education do you believe that this would increase knowledge and
understand of the material
YES NO SAME (I know everything already)
Question #8 - Do you have any concerns regarding a numerical grading system in Physical
Education

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Response to Questions 1-3
60.0%
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50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
52.6%
46.5%
31.1% 30.1%
22.4%
17.3%
48.5%
27.3%
24.2%
NO
SAME
YES
0.0%
1 2 3
Questions

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Question #8
Do you have any concerns regarding a numerical grading system in Physical Education
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
61.3%
30.6%
9.3%
NO No Response YES
Of the students that reported an issue the top concerns were – “I don’t like it”, “lower
my GPA”, “unfair to non-athletes/not skilled”, “Should not be based on skill”

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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q8
TOTAL NO 31.1% 30.1% 48.5% 61.3%
SAME 46.5% 52.6% 27.3% 9.3%
YES 22.4% 17.3% 24.2% 30.6%
9TH NO 23.7% 28.7% 40.8% 67.6%
SAME 51.4% 58.6% 30.5% 11.2%
YES 24.9% 12.8% 28.7% 24.3%
10th NO 32.4% 24.6% 48.0% 59.2%
SAME 46.9% 55.9% 26.8% 7.8%
YES 20.7% 19.6% 25.1% 33.0%
11th NO 40.8% 36.4% 56.5% 50.0%
SAME 41.3% 52.2% 24.5% 7.6%
YES 17.9% 11.4% 19.0% 42.4%
12th NO 33.3% 32.1% 55.3% 64.2%
SAME 42.1% 37.1% 24.5% 8.8%
YES 24.5% 30.8% 20.1% 27.0%

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High School Physical Education Grading Components (Draft):
20% Skill and Cognitive Assessments
20% Preparation and Attendance
20% Personal Social Responsibility
20% Participation and Effort
20% Overall Improvement
Physical Education grades will not be including in the Cumulative GPA for the 13-14 school
year, but numerical Physical Education grades will be reported on the report cards
during the 13-14 school year.
*Accommodations and modifications will be made for students with disabilities, in
accordance with their IEP/504 and the nature of their disability, to assure full access
to the entire range of the evaluative rubric.

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Preparation and Attendance Policy
Since participation in physical education is the basis for achieving our goals and objectives, it is important that
students attend class and be prepared on a regular basis.
Attendance
Excused Absence – (class trip, college visit, home sick, testing center, suspension, music lesson, counselor
visit, or other approved reason) - Students will be allowed 4 excused absences per quarter. After the 4 th
excused absence the student is required to make up the class to receive credit.
Unexcused Absence- (cut class) – will result in full loss of credit for the day and a referral to the high school
office. CLASS CAN NOT BE MADE UP. 3 or more unexcused absences in a quarter will result in a denial of
credit.
Lateness or Early Departure – 4 unexcused lateness/early departure will result in 1 unexcused absence. When
the bell rings students will be allowed 5 minutes to change, exceeding this time limit will be considered
lateness.
*Students unable to participate due to a medical reason must report to their assigned physical education class.
An alternative assignment will be offered to earn credit for the day.
*Students not prepared or who are unable to participate in physical education are not allowed to participate in
interscholastic sports, or cheerleading on the same day.
*Physical Education make-ups will be offered every other day. Space is limited in the Make Up classes. In order
to provide a safe and healthy learning environment, students will need to sign up prior to attending the
make up class. All make-ups must be made within 2 weeks of the missed assignment.

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Preparation
Preparation and Attendance Policy (Cont.)
Students are expected to change their clothes prior to each class. There must
be a change of clothes!
Students are required to dress in appropriate attire consisting of a t-shirt or
sweatshirt, athletic shorts or sweats and athletic sneakers (Should your
Physical Education class takes place in the yoga/dance studio please follow
class rules).
Clothing must be of good taste and not violate school policy.
Student who are unprepared are able to make up 2 classes if unprepared, for
half credit, per quarter.