Guidelines & Policies

WRHS Athletics Guidelines & Policies

PREPAREDNESS

Physical Education classes meet every other day; both attendance and participation are necessary for accurate and daily formative assessments. In order to measure the mandatory state benchmarks for physical fitness and overall health, being prepared is essential. All students are required to dress or change into fitness attire and footwear that will allow full and safe participation. Acceptable attire includes: T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts and sweatpants as well as supportive, athletic lace-up sneakers. [Slippers, Uggs, Crocs and all other non-activewear shoes and clothing greatly hinder participation as well as one’s own personal safety, therefore they are not allowed during any P.E. classes.] 


ABSENCES

If you are absent from P.E. class for any reason, including routine absences from school, reach out to your teacher as soon as possible and schedule a make-up date/time. Make-ups can be completed during most activity periods or during a mutually agreed upon time between you and your teacher. It is your responsibility to initiate the make-up time in order to recover any/all points lost due to the missed assessment time during your absence. 


SHORT & LONG TERM DOCTOR APPROVED MEDICAL EXCUSES:

If you become injured or experience a long term illness, an official note from your attending doctor that includes a start date and medical clearance end date will exempt you from any missed P.E. classes that fall between the dates listed on your medical form. Any other dates missed before or after your medical excuse form should be treated as a regular absence following the protocol above.


BEHAVIOR and SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:

In order to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, it is important t0 show respect, inclusion, cooperation and a positive attitude towards your peers. Safety expectations include wearing proper attire, following warm-up procedures, using equipment properly, adhering to rules and practiced techniques, staying aware of surroundings and reporting injuries immediately. 


TEACHER/STUDENT COMMUNICATION: If a student concern arises, do not hesitate or wait to reach out to your teacher so he/she can address the situation immediately. The WRHS Physical Education Staff cares about your health, fitness and safety first and foremost.