Peekskill High School

Peekskill City School District

Peekskill High School

1072 Elm St.

Peekskill, NY 10566

914-737-0201

High School Physical Education Syllabus

Class Attire

Students don’t have to change for Physical Education, but the choice is optional for all. Sneakers are the only requirement for participation.  Students may not wear jeans, flats, boots or slip-on shoes /flip flops for PE class.  All students are expected to dress appropriately without any restrictions to movement for various in class activities.  All attire worn during Physical Education must comply with the Board of Education Approved, Peekskill City School District Code of Conduct.  Any jewelry considered dangerous must be removed.  Students are not permitted to wear tank tops and sleeveless shirts.  Physical Education teachers will have the final say as to what is acceptable apparel for class.

Class Participation

The department expects every student to be in class, to be prepared, and to participate on a daily basis.  Physical Education is a participation-based program; therefore absences from class will affect student grades. 

Medical Excuses

New York State Commissioners Regulations state that there are NO medical excuses for Physical Education.  Should a student have a doctor’s note stating he/she is medically limited from participating in Physical Education, it must be brought to the nurse first and then to his/her instructor.  A student will not be required to participate in any activity relating to his/her medical.  Alternative activities/assignment will be given and must be completed within the assigned time to earn credit.  

Make-up Classes

Each marking period student are allowed up to two absences due to school related conflicts (music lessons, field trips, AP exams) without having to make them up.  It is the student’s responsibility to inform their teacher of this conflict prior to the conflict. 

Classes may be made up at After School (2:40 – 3:00P.M.) during Call-Back for a total of 1 make-up per session.  Students will be required to come to the make-up session and remain there for the entire block of time.

Cuts from class or any unprepareds for class cannot be made up.

Class Failures

If a student fails 9^th or 10^th grade Physical Education for the year, they will be required to retake the course the following year.  These courses can NOT BE MADE UP IN SUMMER SCHOOL.  If a student fails a semester of 11^th or 12^th grade Physical Education, the class can be made up by retaking the class during their senior year.  A student is NOT allowed to double up in Physical Education until his or her senior year.  At no time will a student be allowed to take more than two Physical Education classes per semester.  This may mean that a student will be required to enroll in approved community college PE courses to graduate on time.  Physical Education is a New York State requirement for graduation.

Grading

5 points earned daily for 100% of grade

Requirement:  Every student will be required have a journal for physical education.  This journal will be stored in the gym and will be utilized teacher discretion.  to maintain a journal

All students will be given a numerical grade for each marking period.  These grades are included in the overall average of the student.