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Baird Middle School 7 th Grade Orientation 2020-2021 Mrs. Herrick Mr. Magaña Mrs. Pereschica Mrs. Reed Ms. Williams
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Baird Middle School
7th Grade Orientation
2020-2021
Mrs. Herrick Mr. Magaña Mrs. Pereschica Mrs. Reed Ms. Williams
Welcome to Baird Middle School
7th Grade
We appreciate your participation in our online orientation. Hopefully our video series has
been helpful in orienting you and your child to some of the important parts of Baird. Please
make your best effort to submit current contact information through our online form. In this
unusual year, we would love to be able to contact you before the school year begins.
Seventh Grade Teachers
Mrs. Herrick [email protected]
Mr. Magaña [email protected]
Mrs. Pereschica [email protected]
Mrs. Reed [email protected]
Ms. Williams [email protected]
Online Summer Learning
To best support your child’s transition into 7th grade, we will be providing
resources and some summer homework for your child.
Please look through this orientation packet to find a copy of Mrs. Reed’s summer
homework requirement.
Please email Mrs. Reed at [email protected] with any questions. Be
prepared to complete Literary Outlines about your three books the first week of school.
Grade Seven Science Course Description - Mrs. Herrick NGSS INTEGRATED DCI (disciplinary Core Idea)
“HOW DO NATURAL PROCESSES & HUMAN ACTIVITIES CAUSE ENERGY TO
FLOW & MATTER TO CYCLE THROUGH EARTH’S SYSTEMS.”
STANFORD INTEGRATED NGSS CURRICULUM; An Exploration of a Multidimensional World
Quarter Themes & Disciplinary Core Ideas
Quarter-1 Lab Safety, A Balanced Biosphere; Ecosystems, Energy Transfer, Natural Resources, Cells
Quarter-2 Matter Matters; Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, structure & properties of Matter
Quarter-3 Mimicking Natures Designs; Matter & Energy Flow in Organisms, Chemical Processes/ Reactions
Quarter-4 Save the Andes; Water Processes, Biodiversity & Humans, Natural Hazards, Ecosystem Resilience
Textbook HOLT: Life Science 2008 (A new adoption for both 7th & 8th is decided this year)
Grading 25% Science Packets with vocabulary, activities, notes & assignments
25% Lab Tasks (in Science Lab binder)
50% Projects, Tests & Quizzes
Progress Reports Sent home for Parent Signature every 4th week of each quarter.
Quarter Grades Finalized on these approx. dates; Oct 7th, Dec 16th, March 16th, June 8th
Community Service 5 hours of Community Service are due at the end of each Quarter
(due dates are listed on each Science Packet)
Homework Consists of unfinished lab tasks, activities & projects & processing Notes
Science Packets are assigned & graded on the 1st class day of each week
Parent Participation suggestions
• Please review & sign the Science Packet each week (worth points)
• Assist your child in choosing, & documenting Community Service Hours (Mrs.
Herrick)
• Check ATLAS with your child once a week
• Encourage your child to ask/email questions about assignments & grades
• Volunteer to coach a Science Olympiad event or help with the team (Mrs. Herrick)
• Volunteer to assist with field trips & festivals (Mrs. Reed)
• DONATE any of the Lab & Activity items listed on the reverse side.
DONATE ANY OF THESE ITEMS TO THE 7TH GRADE SCIENCE PROGRAM
Writing, Art, Organization & Poster Making
• White board markers (any color)
• White board spray cleaner
• Lined paper (college rule)
• ½” 3 ring binders
• Binder dividers w or w/out pockets
• Pocket folders (paper or plastic)
• Paper towel rolls
• 6-8oz plastic cups
• Watercolor supplies (trays, paper & brushes)
• Post -it notes, index cards
• Colored pencils & markers & Black sharpie permanent markers
• Sheet protectors & any color copy paper
Q 1 Lab Investigations
• Rolls of Paper towel or wax paper
• Cotton balls, bamboo skewers, toothpicks
• AA or 9-volt batteries
• Sponges (without scrubber)
• Fish food & Elodea (or other aquatic plants for microscope work)
• Graham Crackers & icing tubes (not decorating icing)
• Colored cardstock paper
• Rolls Clear packaging tape & invisible ½ “tape (“scotch tape”)
• 8 identical ice trays
• Toothpicks & large paper clips
• Yellow, blue & red food coloring
• White board supplies; markers, cleaner, small white boards
• Sterlite (or other brand) plastic “shoebox” size or larger plastic storage
Large items
• Computer cart (for class set of tablets)
• Document camera (to project texts)
• “Gorilla” type shelf (for science Projects)
• Pop up tent for field trips & festivals
MRS. HERRICK – [email protected]
Baird Middle School
7th Grade World History Course Syllabus Mr. Magaña, Room 21
7th Grade Course Description
Students will examine world cultures and turning points in history from the end of the Roman
Empire through the Middle Ages and up to and including the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the
Enlightenment. Students will utilize practical applications of the writing process. Planning,
instruction, and lessons in this course are based on the California History-Social Science Content
Standards and the Common Core State Standards. Themes in 7th Grade History-Social Science
include world religions, geography, economics, government, and achievements. In this course,
students will practice their critical thinking, writing, and reading kills. In addition, we will use
history to improve on the following skills: annotating, inquiry, vocabulary acquisition, note taking
(Cornell Notes), objective writing, maps, and collaboration.
Specific Course Standards
The specific academic standards for this course can be found by linking to the California State
Department of Education at http://www.cde.ca.gov/standards/.
History-Social Science Scope and Sequence
Students will examine the following themes in world history. The following scopes and sequences
are general in nature and may be adjusted as necessary by the teacher.
7th Grade Content
o Introduction to History/Geography
o Rome and the Rise of Christianity
o Medieval Europe
o Islamic Civilizations
o India in the Middle Ages
o Imperial China
o The Civilizations of Korea and Japan
o The Americas
o African Civilizations
o World Religions 1300-1750
o New Ideas 1400-1750
o Age of Exploration and Trade
Textbooks
• 7th Grade –Impact CA Social Studies: World History and Geography, Medieval and Early
Modern Times, 2019 (and online resources), published by McGraw Hill Education
• Supplemental texts include Teacher Curriculum Institute “History Alive: The Medieval World
and Beyond” and “The DBQ Project- Mini-Qs in World History Vol 2”.
Grading Policy
A= 90 – 100% Student performance far exceeds grade level standards
B= 80 – 89% Student performance meets grade level standards at high level
C= 70 – 79% Student shows proficiency in grade level standards
D= 60 – 69% Student is approaching proficiency in grade level standards
F= 59% or less Student performance is far below proficiency in grade level standards
Final Grade is based on 55% classwork assignments, 45% projects, tests, and quizzes.
All grades will be kept in the ATLAS online gradebook and can be accessed by students and
parents any time. Students are encouraged to attend Academic Study Time (AST) to make up
assignments, ask questions, improve a grade on a class assignment, and ask questions on
upcoming quizzes and tests. Students will be provided with a check list so they know how they will
be graded on each assignment.
Homework
Homework is assigned for several reasons:
• for practice, reinforcement, and completion of lessons covered in class
• for preparation, so that students begin a lesson with important background information
• for extension and retention, to provide the student with an opportunity to apply the lessons
of the day to more complex tasks, work on projects, and to study for tests and quizzes
Homework may be assigned daily including over weekend or longer breaks for any, or the reasons
mentioned above. FULL CREDIT IS ASSIGNED ONLY IF WORK IS COMPLETE AND ON TIME. It’s
important for students to practice self-efficacy and write the homework in their agenda, and to
communicate with the teacher if more time is needed to complete assignments. Homework credit
will go under classwork as it is an extension of what we are learning in class.
Student Behavior Expectations
Positive behaviors include:
• Be in a straight line at the beginning of class and in your seat ready to work when the bell rings.
• Bring all necessary supplies, update the agenda daily, organize your binder, and participate in
class.
• Take responsibility for your learning and behave so others may learn as well.
• No food, drinks, or gum chewing.
• Must have your cell phone, or electronic device turned off during school hours.
• Treat all persons in the class and at Baird Middle School with respect.
Required Materials
• Writing utensils: 5 pencils and 2 blue or black pens
• Colored pencils
• Highlighters: at least three (pink, yellow, and green are easy on the notes and text)
• Please also see the “Baird Binder” for a list of materials that all students need.
_________________________________ ______________________________
Parent Guardian Signature Student Signature
Math 7
Mrs. Pereschica, Room #22
2020-2021
Text:
Go Math! Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Whenever you can, count.
Curriculum: ~ Francis Galton
The Common Core State Standards for 7th grade Mathematics (CCSSM)
We will focus on four critical areas:
1. Developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships
2. Developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working
with expressions and linear equations
3. Solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric
constructions and working with two- and three- dimensional shapes to solve
problems involving area, surface area and volume
4. Drawing inferences about populations based on samples
Goals:
1. A high level of success in mathematical understanding
2. To make real-life math connections, and see that everyone uses math all the time
3. Have fun because learning should be interesting!
4. Begin developing skills you will need to succeed in the world; (the 4 C’s)
Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication Creativity
Grades:
Grades will be updated weekly on ATLAS. Students and parents are encouraged to check ATLAS
on a regular basis. There is NO extra credit available. Student grades will be determined by the
following:
• Tests (unit tests, performance tasks)……………………………….......40% A 90-100%
• Quizzes ………………………………………………………………….….20% B 80-89%
• Classwork (Cornell notes, group activities, participation)………….25% C 70-79%
• Homework (independent work)………………………………….……..15% D 60-69%
F 59% and below
Homework:
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. It is imperative that students show ALL
mathematical work and interpret their reasoning in order to receive credit. Even if you can
do the work in your head, it is impossible to grade your thoughts. Late assignments are
NOT accepted. If a student has an excused absence, they have the amount of time that
they were absent to complete the assignment(s).
Assessments:
Students will be evaluated on their understanding of concepts in various formats. They
may include, but are not limited to quizzes, formal and informal classroom assessments,
tasks or projects. Assessments may be given in multiple choice, short answer or free
response where students must justify their reasoning.
Supplies:
• All students are required to have a 3” D ring binder, which must be kept organized.
All papers must be hole-punched and placed behind the appropriate divider.
• 3 dividers (NO pocket dividers or folders please) labeled:
Math Current Work (homework, items that need to be completed)
Math Returned Work (place for work that’s been graded and passes back
Math References (syllabus, notes, handouts, important info to be saved, etc.)
• Agenda (used to record daily homework assignments)
• Pencil pouch (hole-punched and kept inside binder)
containing pencils, colored pencils, highlighters, dry erase markers
• Lined notebook paper (NO spiral bound notebooks)
• Graph paper, ruler, index cards, sheet protectors
Contact:
I am available to help students most mornings during AST. If you need to reach me, please
email me at [email protected]. I look forward to working as a team with
you to ensure your child’s success.
Student Responsibilities:
• Be on time, friendly and ready to work!
• Be respectful of everyone and everything you come into contact within the
classroom.
• Listen & follow all directions.
• Label all work with name (first & last), block, and date.
• Participate in all class activities.
• Take responsibility for your actions. Turn in all assignments on time.
• Seek the help you need. Talk to your teachers. Attend AST!
• Be willing to try! ☺ Strive to reach the goals you’ve set for yourself this year!
What can parents do to help?
• Ask to see your student’s binder. Organization will be a skill we work on this year.
• Proofread your child’s homework. Is it completed? Did they show work for each
problem? Do they understand the concept they are working on? Can they explain
their solution or understanding to you?
• Encourage them to utilize AST and take responsibility for their learning.
Student Name: __________________________________________________
Student:
I have read the Math 7 syllabus & rules. I understand what is expected of me in order to be
successful in math. I know that it is my responsibility to complete my work. I realize that I
may seek help from Mrs. Pereschica at any time. I plan to try my best in this class.
Signed: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Parent:
I have read the Math 7 syllabus & rules. I understand what is expected of my son/daughter
in order to succeed in math.
Parent Name(s): ______________________________________ Date: ________________________
Signed:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Best method of contact/time to contact:
____________________________________________________________________________________
How would you describe your child’s interest in math? Is there anything that I can do to
make sure he/she is successful in math?
Accelerated Math 7
Mrs. Pereschica, Room #22
2020-2021
Text:
Go Math! Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Whenever you can, count.
Curriculum: ~ Francis Galton
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM)
Students placed in Accelerated math will cover the 7th grade standards and half of the 8th
grade standards.
We will focus on four critical areas:
1. Developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships
2. Developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working
with expressions and linear equations
3. Solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric
constructions and working with two- and three- dimensional shapes to solve
problems involving area, surface area and volume
4. Drawing inferences about populations based on samples
Goals:
1. To make real-life math connections, and see that everyone uses math all the time
2. Have fun because learning should be interesting!
3. Begin developing skills you will need to succeed in the world; (the 4 C’s)
Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication Creativity
Grades:
Grades will be updated weekly on ATLAS. Students and parents are encouraged to check ATLAS
on a regular basis. There is NO extra credit available. Student grades will be determined by the
following:
• Tests (unit tests, performance tasks)……………………………….......40% A 90-100%
• Quizzes ………………………………………………………………….….20% B 80-89%
• Classwork (Cornell notes, group activities, participation)………….25% C 70-79%
• Homework (independent work)………………………………….……..15% D 60-69%
F 59% and below
Homework:
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. It is imperative that students show ALL
mathematical work and interpret their reasoning in order to receive credit. Even if you can
do the work in your head, it is impossible to grade your thoughts. Late assignments are
NOT accepted. If a student has an excused absence, they have the amount of time that
they were absent to complete the assignment(s).
Assessments:
Students will be evaluated on their understanding of concepts in various formats. They
may include, but are not limited to quizzes, formal and informal classroom assessments,
tasks or projects. Assessments may be given in multiple choice, short answer or free
response where students must justify their reasoning.
Supplies:
• All students are required to have a 3” D ring binder, which must be kept organized.
All papers must be hole-punched and placed behind the appropriate divider.
• 3 dividers (NO pocket dividers or folders please) labeled:
Math Current Work (homework, items that need to be completed)
Math Returned Work (place for work that’s been graded and passes back
Math References (syllabus, notes, handouts, important info to be saved, etc.)
• Agenda (used to record daily homework assignments)
• Pencil pouch (hole-punched and kept inside binder) containing pencils, colored
pencils, highlighters, dry erase markers
• Lined notebook paper (NO spiral bound notebooks)
• Graph paper, ruler, index cards, sheet protectors
• Compass, protractor
Contact:
I am available to help students most mornings during AST. If you need to reach me, please
email me at [email protected]. I look forward to working as a team with
you to ensure your child’s success.
Student Responsibilities:
• Be on time, friendly and ready to work!
• Be respectful of everyone and everything you come into contact within the
classroom.
• Listen & follow all directions.
• Label all work with name (first & last), block, and date.
• Participate in all class activities.
• Take responsibility for your actions. Turn in all assignments on time.
• Seek the help you need. Talk to your teachers. Attend AST!
• Be willing to try! ☺ Strive to reach the goals you’ve set for yourself this year!
What can parents do to help?
• Ask to see your student’s binder. Organization will be a skill we work on this year.
• Proofread your child’s homework. Is it completed? Did they show work for each
problem? Do they understand the concept they are working on? Can they explain
their solution or understanding to you?
• Encourage them to utilize AST and take responsibility for their learning.
Student Name: __________________________________________________
Student:
I have read the Accelerated Math syllabus & rules. I understand what is expected of me in
order to be successful in math. I know that it is my responsibility to complete my work. I
realize that I may seek help from Mrs. Pereschica at any time. I plan to try my best in this
class.
Signed: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Parent:
I have read the Accelerated Math syllabus & rules. I understand what is expected of my
son/daughter in order to succeed in math.
Parent Name(s): ______________________________________ Date: ________________________
Signed:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Best method of contact/time to contact:
____________________________________________________________________________________
How would you describe your child’s interest in math? Is there anything that I can do to
make sure he/she is successful in math?
7th Grade English Language Arts GATE: Course
Syllabus
Mrs. Reed, Room 20
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This GATE English Language Arts course is designed as a gateway to high school Honors and
Advanced Placement classes and ultimately to college and career readiness. Grade-level
standards mastered in English Language Arts will be differentiated for rate, depth, breadth, and
difficulty to meet the academic needs of each student as we work with complex texts. We will be
working with the Common Core State Standards for literacy. Critical reading, analytical writing,
and critical thinking will be emphasized throughout the curriculum.
We will be using the SpringBoard 7th Grade ELA textbook, published by the College Board. During
the year, we will read works of literature, nonfiction, and non-print text. In addition, each student
will be expected to read at least 1,000 pages independently in self-selected texts each quarter,
toward the goal of reading one million words this year. This means students should read 20 – 40
minutes EVERY DAY. Independent reading and reading logs will be their primary homework.
Students are expected to have an Independent Reading book in class every day. Books can be
checked out from my classroom library, the Baird LMC, the public library, or brought from home.
Students will be writing in class every day. They will write journals, narratives, expository
paragraphs and essays, poetry, short research pieces, constructed responses to questions and
prompts, and they will complete several benchmark assessments this year. We will focus on
proper conventions of written English, sentence complexity, and vocabulary development.
Speaking and listening will also be practiced on a daily basis. Some class activities that will
emphasize these skills include presentations, pair-shares, grand conversations, Socratic Seminars,
jigsaws, author’s chair, and a debate.
Students should expect rigorous, engaging course work and many opportunities to flex their brains
and challenge their intellects. We are going to have a great year in 7th Grade ELA!
DISTRICT ADOPTED TEXTS
College Board SpringBoard English Language Arts Grade 7
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
COURSE ASSESSMENTS
Benchmark essays, quizzes, formal and informal classroom assessments, projects, essays,
narratives, unit tests, i-Ready, and the CAASP ELA assessment
Written and project-based assessments are rubric-scored.
GRADING POLICY
I weight my grades to emphasize points earned for standards assessments, which include essays,
narratives, tests, quizzes, and projects. Student grades will be computed as follows:
Standards Assessments (benchmarks, process writing pieces, projects, presentations, tests,
quizzes) 60%
Standards Practice (class journals, quick writes, notes, grammar and conventions work) 30%
Independent Reading (books read, book talks, literary outlines, reading logs, reading
conferences) 10%
Work that is copied or plagiarized will not earn credit, as it is not evidence of what students know
and can do. Academic honesty is an important component of the Baird honor code, and our rules
and polices reflect how highly we value academic integrity.
All grades will be kept in the Atlas online gradebook and can be accessed by students and parents
at any time. Please feel free to contact me by email if you have any questions about grades.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Respect everyone and everything in the classroom.
2. Come to class prepared to work every day and earn your own credit.
3. Participate in all class activities.
4. Turn in all assignments complete and on time. Late homework can earn partial credit.
Benchmark essays and projects lose 10% every day they are late. Please communicate with
me if you have extenuating circumstances; I will always work with you.
5. Attend Academic Support Time (AST) to make up assignments or tests, if necessary.
6. Take charge of your education! Learn how to use Atlas to review your grades. Ask for help
when you need it. I am here to support you and your learning. ☺
Please return this page by Monday 8/31/20
I have read and understood the ELA course syllabus.
Student Name: _______________________________________ ELA Block: _________
Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________
Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Parent Contact Information:
Phone number: __________________________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________
Preferred Method of Contact: ___________________________________
Best Time for Contact: ________________________________________
Preferred Language for Contact: (please circle one)
English Spanish Hmong Other: ___________________________
Questions, Comments, or Concerns:
Mrs. Reed’s
7th Grade English
Summer Homework Assignment
Read 3 books of your choice
• Pick fun books that you will enjoy. It’s vacation! And remember, the more you like
to read, the more you will read – and the more you read, the smarter you will be.
• Be prepared to complete Literary Outlines about your three books the first week of
school. You will need to know some key details about the plot, characters, and
themes.
• Be prepared to do a book talk the first week of school about the best book you read
this summer. Don’t worry about writing anything over the summer. I will give you
specific guidelines the first week of school. A book talk is a short, informal oral
presentation. You will need to share the following information:
o title, author, genre,
o main characters (protagonist and antagonist) – names and short descriptions
o concise plot summary – don’t give away the end!!
o what you enjoyed about the book
You are going to work really hard and have a lot of fun in English next year. I’m looking
forward to being your teacher and getting to know you. See you in August.
Have a great summer!
Book #1 Title: __________________________________________________________________
Author: ________________________________________________________________________
Genre: ___________________________________ Number of pages: ______________
Date Started: _____________________________ Date Finished: _________________
Book #2 Title: __________________________________________________________________
Author: ________________________________________________________________________
Genre: ___________________________________ Number of pages: ______________
Date Started: _____________________________ Date Finished: _________________
Book #3 Title: __________________________________________________________________
Author: ________________________________________________________________________
Genre: ___________________________________ Number of pages: ______________
Date Started: _____________________________ Date Finished: _________________
7th Grade PE
Ms. Williams, Girls Locker Room, North Gym Classroom
Course Assessments:
Standards based assessment is always used. Monitoring student progress through
structured observations such as skills tests, performance tasks, self-assessment, peer
assessment, quick writes, essays, logs, Journals, rubrics, presentations, projects, and more.
Assessment is clear and students will know prior to formal assessments what expected
outcomes are to be met.
Grading and Assessment:
Assessments that are “authentic” in nature, that is, designed to take place in a real-life
setting rather than in an artificial or contrived setting, and are aligned to the standards.
Each grade level teacher will provide a syllabus outlining the grading policy. Physical
Fitness Testing Information: The State Board of Education has designated the Fitnessgram
test as the Physical Fitness Test for students in California public schools. Baird Middle
School will assess students Pre-, Mid-, and at the end of the year in grades 5-8 and submit
the required results in the spring to the state for grades five and seven.
Overarching Standards:
Standard 1: Students demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to
perform a variety of physical activities. Standard 2: Students demonstrate knowledge of
movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance
of physical activities. Standard 3: Students assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to
improve health and performance. Standard 4: Students demonstrate knowledge of physical
fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance. Standard 5:
Students demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts,
principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activity.
Grading:
Standard 1 & 2 = 35%
1. Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns
2. 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and strategies
Standard 3 & 4 = 35%
3. Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies
to improve health and performance.
Standard 5 = 30%
5. Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts,
principles, and strategies that apply to physical activity.
Atlas Grades are updated weekly. Students who turn in work on time, assignments will be
entered promptly. Late work will be entered after all current work is entered. Major
assignments have end “Last Day To Turn In” clearly marked.
Class Rules:
1. Be in appropriate area when tardy bell rings
2. Bring all needed materials to class (which means also dressing out)
3. Follow all directions
Nature of Physical Education:
Physical education is the content area that teaches learners about movement. It is an
essential academic component in the school curriculum that emphasizes learning in the
psychomotor domain and guides learners in the process of becoming physically active for
a lifetime. Physical education is distinctively different from recess, free play, recreational
sports, and athletics. Rather, it is a comprehensive instructional program that provides
developmentally appropriate activities while meeting the needs of all learners.
Elementary Minutes:
Students in grades one through six must be provided with PE Instruction for a total period
of time not less than 200 minutes every 10 days. Middle School Minutes: All pupils shall be
required to attend a total of (period of time) but not less than 400 minutes each 10 school
days.
Physical Education Excuses:
1. Parent: A student may be permitted three parent excuses during the school year. This
note must state the reason for, and extent, of non-physical activity and must be specific with
the dates that the student may not participate from activity. The maximum amount of time a
student may be out is three consecutive days via Parent note. This does not excuse a
student from any class work or grades that are being conducted during this time, and the
student may be required to make up the activity.
2. Medical: Medical Notes are given to the school nurse and then given to appropriate
teacher(s). A medical excuse for physical education also applies to all extracurricular
activities, including sports.
Uniforms: (please see FUSD Physical Education Policy)
All grade levels will be required to dress out for physical education daily.
5th grade will NOT dress out on M Days.
• Must have athletic shoes.
• May buy Baird Middle School Physical Education clothes.
• All clothes must be plain in nature, no patterns, no prints, and in our athletic color
scheme: White, Grey, Black, or Blue.
• Must wear Athletic T-shirt.
• Must wear Athletic Shorts.
• Must wear 4” inseam or longer athletic shorts.
• No Lycra Tights, Shorts, or Capris!
• May wear Baird Sweatshirts.
• May wear Plain Sweatshirt in Baird color scheme.
• Sweatpants in Baird color scheme are acceptable when the weather becomes cool.
Locker Room:
Lockers:
All students will be provided an assigned locker at the beginning of the year. Bring
combination from home, combinations must be given to teacher before putting on locker. If
lock needs to be removed from locker for some reason, and student or teacher cannot
open, lock may be cut off.
*Anyone caught stealing or performing any other illegal action will be reported to the
school administration and police if necessary.
*No Food, No Drinks, No Gum, No Hats allowed in Gym. Water is permitted.
*Restroom needs must be taken care of before reporting to roll call.
Cell phones in locker room: The use of all cellular telephones and all devices with
photographic or video capabilities is strictly prohibited in the locker room areas!
Bad Air Day and Weather: (per FUSD Physical Education Policy)
When a Health Advisory is sent to the school showing the forecast of the Air Quality Index
(AQI) students with special health problems shall follow the precautions recommended by
their physicians. The district monitors real time (AQI) conditions and inform schools when
PE is to be canceled all together. Athletics: Bad Air Quality: At 11:00am a real time call will
be made for the safety of the students. An announcement will be made to the students and
they will be allowed to contact home to notify parents of a cancellation of practice or a
game.
Inclement Weather:
Depending on the weather pattern, Baird Athletic practices may be canceled. As soon as
the Athletic Director is informed, an announcement will be made to the students and they
will be allowed to contact home to notify parents of a cancellation of practice or a game.
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“I have read the Baird Middle School PE Handbook”
Student Name (Print) _________________________________ID #:______________Grade:______
Student Signature:__________________________________________________Date: ___________
Parent Signature: __________________________________________________Date: ____________
