Physical Education
All students have two or three periods of physical education each week. The program helps each child develop a high level of motor skills and fitness. Students are expected to dress accordingly and participate in all scheduled physical education activities unless prohibited due to medical reasons. Such reasons must be verified by a written note from the parent and/or doctor. We request that students wear rubber or crepe soled shoes (avoid black soles) if possible.
The Physical Education curriculum couples specific grade level activities and goals with out-of-class challenges and strives to build a well-rounded, physically-fit student. The K-2 grade curriculum emphasizes a foundation of fundamental movement and manipulative skills. The 3rd grade students begin to apply those skills. The 4th and 5th grade curriculum is sports-related and emphasizes team play and learning to be a contributing team member. In addition to in-class instruction, PE holds many special activities during the year like Challenge Day, after-school intramurals, and the Heather Heatherwood one-mile fun run.