HOW+CAN+I+CONTRIBUTE

There are a few ways to contribute to the Deer Park HPE & Sports Website. However, to contribute to this website you have to join and become a member (see the previous section "How Do I Join?"). You can get involved in the following ways:

1. __Contribute An Article__:
 * Did something spark your interest from class and make you want to learn more?
 * Do you have any experience with a particular sport or skill we are doing?
 * Do you feel strongly about a particular issue and want to let people know?
 * Do you have any advice for new students to Deer Park about getting involved?


 * Please see past contributions by clicking on the "Articles By Students" link in the SPORTS or HEALTH sections located on the main page.**

2. __Add Feedback In the Discussion Section__:
 * Support our extra-curricular and intramural sports teams.
 * Discuss exciting events and accomplishments (personal or as a class) at Deer Park.
 * Respond to a fellow student's article / posting.
 * Post a joke or cartoon that is related to Health, Phys Ed., or Sports.
 * Provide a link where students can find information about a certain topic e.g., Healthy Eating!

3. __The Virtual Classroom__:
 * The Virtual Classroom is for grade 7 & 8 students in Mr. Mann's classes. It is the space where selected homework assignments and group contributions will take place. For example, you may be asked to read and respond to an article or to post your group's workout routine. It is also where students can share test information and blog about what might be on an upcoming Health test. You will be given more information about when the Virtual Classroom will be used. In the meantime, you can explore this site and get ready to have some fun!


 * REMEMBER: CONTRIBUTING YOUR OWN ARTICLES / DISCUSSION POINTS ABOUT SPORTS, HEALTH, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ISSUES EARNS YOU EXTRA CREDIT TOWARDS YOUR OVERALL HPE REPORT CARD MARK PER TERM (You can use this opportunity to boost your marks if you did poorly on a test or if you missed a homework task or in-class evaluation). Just remember that the articles / discussion posts you submit have to be:**
 * **IN YOUR OWN WORDS (plagiarized articles will not count as contributions).**
 * **CLEAN, APPROPRIATE, AND POSITIVE**
 * **ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU POST / CONTRIBUTE IS SEEN AND READ BY MR. MANN AND MS. STEWARD AND WE HAVE CONTROL OVER WHAT REMAINS ON THE SITE!**