Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents. Please feel free to e-mail one of the PE teachers
if you have questions.
- What is taught in Physical Education?
- How can we help at home?
- Participation
- Rules
- Skills
- Dress
- Shoes
- Illiness or injury
- Equipment
- Grade
- PE rule #9
What is taught in Physical Education?
Our physical education curriculum includes a balance of skills,
concepts,
games, rhythms and dance experiences designed to enhance the
cognitive,
motor, affective and physical fitness development of every child.
How can we help at home?
Being physically fit has many benefits including more energy,
muscular
endurance, and a stronger heart. At home, encourage your child to
get
outside and do some activity at least 3 times per week for 30
minutes such
as walking the dog, riding their bike or playing a game. Just get
moving and
not sitting in front of the tv or computer.
Participation
Active participation in all activities is necessary if your child
is to fully
benefit from our program and build a healthy body.
Rules
Good sportsmanship, good behavior, and a good attitude are
strongly
encouraged and promoted.
Skills
Good listening skills, paying attention, and following directions
are
expected.
Dress
Please dress your child appropriately for physical education.
Their
clothing should be comfortable and should not prevent them from
taking part in the activities. It is not safe for children to
wear large,
or hoop earrings during physical education classes. Girls must
wear
shorts under skirts or dresses for physical education classes.
Shoes
Students must wear proper athletic shoes, to prevent injury. They
should not wear sandals, shoes with heels, or backless shoes
(including backless tennis shoes). Your childs safety is our first
concern. If your child is not appropriately dressed, we will not
allow
them to participate in Physical Education.
Illiness or injury
In case of illness or injury that must limit or exclude your
childs
participation in physical education, please send a note to the PE
teachers excusing them or describing any limitations. After 3
days of not
participating in PE a note from a doctor is needed.
Equipment
Equipment in physical education is equivalent to a textbook in
other
subject areas. Your child will be held responsible for any damages
caused by their misuse of any equipment.
Grade
Your child will receive a Physical Education grade. The P.E.
grade is
based on participation, skill, attitude, proper dress, and
staying on task.
Excessive non-participation may result in a lower grade.
PE rule #9
Students will be sent to Time Out if they are not following our
expected behaviors. After 2 time outs during a 9-week grading
period,
we will send home a note that must be signed by a parent and a
parent
conference may be needed.