How do I earn my grade in PE?

PACIFIC CASCADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADING SYSTEM

This grading system works on a point deduction process. Students start with 1,000 points or 100% for the entire semester and points will be deducted for various reasons from two grading categories. The two grading categories are Participation and Assessment. This grading system is used for all classes offered at PCFC.

Participation Points and Deduction (700 Total Points)

Daily Points: 500 Points

            *500 Points are earned by participating in class and putting out reasonable effort consistently

Daily Participation:     

            -60 pts              UN-excused absences

            -25 pts              Excused absences***

            -10/20 pts          Tardies (-10 for the first three, -20 after three)

            -25 pts              School related absence***

-10/20 pts          Poor physical effort during class activities

Safety:

-20/60 pts          Horseplay, reckless with equipment, careless behavior,

overly aggressive/confrontational, fighting in class

Miscellaneous:

            -10 pts              Eating in class, on fields, in weight room without permission

            -10/60 pts          Leaving class without permission (truancy)

            -10 pts              Using profanity

*** Points can only be earned back from an Excused Absence and School Related Absence

PE Uniform: 200 Points

            *200 Points are earned by suiting down in appropriate clothing throughout the semester

Uniforms:

            -60 pts              Non suit- 1 free day per semester

-25 pts              Excused non suit (sick or injured with a note from physician or parent/guardian; after three days you must have a note from a physician) - must be made up by end of the semester via a PE Make Up session only

Assessment Points  and Deduction Criteria (300 Total Points)

Baseline Fitness Testing: 50 Total Points

            *50 Points are earned by successfully completing four fitness tests (10 points per test and 10 for reflection)

Mid Term: 50 Points

            *50 Points are earned by successfully maintaining or improving upon your previous fitness scores

(10 points per test and 10 for reflection)

Final: 100 Points

            *100 Points are earned by successfully maintaining or improving upon your previous fitness scores

 (25 points per test)

Portfolio: 100 Total Points

            *20 Points are earned by successfully completing the Partner Mile Worksheet

            *20 Points are earned by successfully recording your personal Fitness Scores throughout the semester

            *60 Points are earned by successfully completing the Final Written Test

PE Make-Up Sessions

You can only earn your points back by attending a scheduled PE Make Up session that is supervised by one of the Physical Education teachers on campus! You are responsible to make your schedule work around the dates we provide you. Please note that these sessions are thirty minutes and the objective is to get a cardiovascular workout that is self-paced.

How many points do I earn by participating in a session? You can make up to 50 points (5 laps equals 25 points).

What will I be doing during the session?  You will run, walk, or jog 5 or 10 laps during the session. Modifications to required activity may be necessary due to weather and injury.

Can I bank points for the future? Yes.

MANDATORY PE UNIFORM CODE

(Violation of the PE Uniform Code will be a non-suit)

A. PCFC issued PE shirt! - must have your first name on the front (below the logo) and last name on the upper back

B. Sweatshirts or athletic jackets - can be worn outside if necessary (your choice)

C. Sweats or shorts - shorts length must meet school dress code!

D. Athletic shoes - with non-marking sole must be worn in a safe manner and tied tightly

E. Watches and Jewelry – remove all of it for safety reasons; including face jewelry

GRADE EQUIVALENCY OF THE TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE

A          =          930-1000                                   C+        =          770-799

A-         =          900-929                         C          =          730-769

B+        =          870-899                         C-         =          700-729

B          =          830-869                         D+        =          670-699

B-         =          800-829                         D          =          600-669

F          =          599 AND BELOW