Cedar Valley Middle School

“Make a difference, Leave a legacy”8th grade first day lesson plans

PERIOD 8TIME: 2:05-2:35

PROWL expectations in the locker rooms

As eighth graders, not all of the students will be taking physical education.

However, many office referrals come from bad choices students make

while in the locker room, so it is worth discussing.

Lockers: It is important that students put their belongings in their locker

and lock it. Many students report items being stolen from the locker room

and upon investigation it is determined that the student(s) left their

belongings out on a bench instead of taking the time to put them in a

locker.

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PROWL expectations in the locker rooms

Horse-play: Often times, students get excited while playing games in PE.

This is wonderful! We want PE to be a class in which students can expend

energy and learn teamwork and leadership. Students must understand

that when they come into the locker room, they need to calm down and

not engage in horse-play. What starts as just friendly “playing around” all

too soon turns to aggressive behavior that can end in a fight. If this

happens, both students involved will get an office referral and SAC.

PROWL expectations in the locker rooms

Teasing: Teasing is something that can happen in

both the boys and girls locker rooms. The

expectation at Cedar Valley is that no one will engage

in teasing, however, if you see or hear this happening

in the locker room, or anywhere else on campus, it is

your responsibility to report it to an adult.

PROWL in the locker rooms

Activity: In pairs or groups, students come up with 3-5 things they can do if they see someone being teased at school? Share their ideas with the

rest of the class.

PROWL in the locker rooms

Personal best: Change quickly and get to class on time. Do not take part in horse-play or teasing.

PROWL in the locker rooms

Respectful & responsible: Don’t touch other’s belongings, keep your hands to yourself, and always put your belongings in a locker.

PROWL in the locker rooms

Only appreciations: Encourage your classmates. Help others when you can.

PROWL in the locker rooms

Work ethically: Report horseplay/teasing to coaches immediately. Do not touch others’ belongings.

PROWL in the locker rooms

Lifelong learner: Be a positive athlete who encourages and supports others so that they can do their best.