DEAR STUDENT,
WELCOME TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT NORTHWEST
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. YOU WILL HAVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
THREE DAYS A WEEK FOR FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. WE WILL BE
LEARNING MANY SKILLS, GAMES, AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES IN
PHYSICAL EDUCATION. WE WILL ALSO BE WORKING ON
SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK. WE HOPE YOU WILL ARRIVE
READY TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN!
PLEASE SHARE THE ATTACHED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
POLICY SHEET WITH YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIAN. ALL
INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR NORTHWEST
ELEMENTARY WEBSITE (http://www.northwest-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us/)!
Once logged in, you can find the PE course by clicking on “all
courses.” Scroll down under the heading of “Schools” and click on
“Northwest Elementary.” Then click on “Northwest Elementary Physical
Education” from there you will be able to join the course.
YOU MAY ALSO VIEW ALL GRADES ON THE PORTAL SYSTEM.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE YEAR AND WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE
YOU AS A MEMBER OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!!!
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY
AS PHYSICAL EDUCATORS, WE SUPPORT THE DISTRICT’S INITIATIVE
REGARDING CONTINUAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR PHYSICAL
EDUCATION. OUR STUDENTS HAVE COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOPED
A MISSION TO GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE. OUR MISSION IS TO LEARN ABOUT SPORTS AND
GAMES, TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP. WHILE DOING THIS, WE
WILL BE ACTIVE AND HAVE FUN. IT WILL BE IMPORTANT THAT WE
PRACTICE SAFE WAYS TO USE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. WE WILL
WORK ON STAYING PHYSICALLY FIT AND DEVELOP SKILLS THAT
WILL BE CARRIED THROUGHOUT OUR LIFE.
COMMITMENT TO CHARACTER
AS PART OF THE SCHOOL WIDE EFFORT TO EMPHASIZE POSITIVE
CHARACTER, WE WILL RECOGNIZE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. WE
EXPECT ALL STUDENTS TO EXHIBIT RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY,
HONESTY AND MOTIVATION IN ALL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ACTIVITIES.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXPECTATIONS
FOLLOW TEACHER/COACH DIRECTIONS
RESPECT RIGHTS AND FEELINGS OF OTHERS
PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES
CONSIDER SAFETY AT ALL TIMES
USE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY
RECOGNITION FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR
RECOGNITION FROM TEACHER/COACHES
EARNED ACTIVITY DAY
CAPTAIN OF A TEAM
LEADER OR HELPER
POSITIVE REFERRAL
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO SUCCEED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Participate in all activities
Make a consistent effort to learn
Possess a positive attitude and good sportsmanship
Demonstrate self-control, respect for others and follow classroom and school rules
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADING POLICY
TWO GRADES:
OVERALL
-
PE GRADE
1/3 Physical Activity- Competency in motor skills and movement patterns
1/3 Understanding- Understanding of learning concepts
1/3 Participation- Participates in the activities
CONDUCT/BEHAVIOR
- Based on personal conduct, social conduct, and conducting oneself in a safe manner
All students start with an E average for overall grade and conduct each grading period.
Grading Scale:
K through 5th grades
Grade
E
V
S
N
U
PERCENTAGES FOR PE GRADE AND CONDUCT
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
59% - <59%
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to learn about sports, games, teamwork and sportsmanship. While doing this, we will
be active and have fun. It will be important that we practice safe ways to use equipment properly.
We will work on staying physically fit and develop skills that will be carried throughout our life.
CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR
1ST OFFENSE--- STOP AND THINK!
2ND OFFENSE--- TIME OUT FROM 5-13 MINUTES (BASED ON AGE)
RD
3 OFFENSE--- LOSS OF P.E. FOR THE DAY & NOTIFY PARENTS/GUARDIAN
OFFICE REFERRAL FOR SEVERE DISRUPTIONS
STUDENT CONFERENCE WHEN NEEDED
*TIME-OUT MISCONDUCTS WILL AFFECT CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATION GRADES*
ILLNESS POLICY
IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK OR CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PLEASE
WRITE A NOTE TO THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. A DOCTOR’S NOTE WILL
BE REQUIRED IF THE CHILD CANNOT PARTICIPATE FOR MORE THAN THREE DAYS.
ATTIRE FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
THE PROPER SHOES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM FOR CLASS. YOUR CHILD NEEDS
SNEAKERS OR RUBBER SOLED, CLOSED TOE SHOES. BOOTS OR DRESS SHOES ARE
INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE TYPE OF ACTIVITIES YOUR CHILD WILL BE PARTICIPATING
DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION. FAILURE TO CONSISTENTLY WEAR THE PROPER
FOOTWEAR MAY EFFECT YOUR CHILD’S GRADE. PLEASE SEE THE DISTRICT’S POLICY ON
THE DRESS CODE AS WELL.
IT IS ADVISABLE FOR GILRS TO WEAR SHORTS UNDER THEIR DRESSES OR SKIRTS SO
THAT THEY FEEL COMFORTABLE DURING ACTIVITIES. ALSO, PLEASE LABEL ALL
SWEATERS, COATS, JACKETS, HATS AND WATER BOTTLES.
IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS ANYTIME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE CAN
USUALLY BE REACHED BETWEEN 7:45-8:05 AM, 1:15- 1:55PM, AND 2:45-3:15 PM.
PHONE: (727) 893-2147.
EMAIL: Shultzm@pcsb.org and Benderma@pcsb.org
THANK YOU!
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT