All students attending the Cranston Public Schools are required to participate in physical education according to Section 16-22-4 of the General Laws of Rhode Island.
Class Uniform:
The regulation class uniform for all students at Park View consists of a tee shirt and shorts with the Park View logo imprinted on them. These items will be available from the Park View Physical Education Staff at a cost of $12.00. This uniform is required to be worn by all students in their Physical Education classes. The student will provide his or her own socks and sneakers and the student should wear appropriate protective under garments so as to insure safety in the activities they participate in. All uniforms should be kept clean and marked with personal identification. In cooler weather, sweatshirts and sweatpants may be worn under the Park View shorts. In the event that a student does not have his/her uniform for class, they will be allowed to borrow a uniform once per quarter without penalty.
Physical Education Locks and Storage Baskets:
At the beginning of the school year, each student will be assigned a gym locker. Students may bring in their own lock OR rent a lock for one dollar ($1) from the physical education staff. It is mandatory that ALL lockers be secured with a lock!! The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Class Excuses:
All students shall be required to participate in each physical education class without exception unless otherwise exempt by a doctor’s excuse or an apparent physical impairment or illness.
Parental Excuses: Excuses by parents should be honored on a temporary basis up to a limit of one week per quarter (two classes). All excuses should be in writing stating the reason for the excuse.
Students excused from Physical Education must remain within the teacher’s specified area. This applies both in and out of doors. All exits from the gymnasium will be supervised by a staff member until the dismissal bell rings.
C. Physician’s Excuses: Excuses for longer than one week (two classes) should be accompanied by a note from a physician. The reason for the excuse should be stated as well as the length of time the student is to be excused. Students who are excused for one month or longer should be referred to the Guidance Department for the duration of the excuse.
D. Academic Excuses: Students will not be excused from physical education classes to participate in academic phases of the school program. Requests for exemptions for test make-ups, project work etc. should be carried out after school, or before school rather than their assigned physical education class period.
E. Students who do not dress appropriately for physical education class will be assigned gym detention. Recurring incidents will results in office and Friday detention. Any student who is assigned Friday detention for not dressing for physical education will have his/her eligibility revoked for a period to be determined by the administration.
1st and 2nd time not dressed (per quarter)--Teacher Detention 3rd time not dressed--1 hour Office Detention
4th time not dressed---Friday Detention 5th time not dressed---In-House or Out of School Detention
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