Participation and Grading Policy

· Grades 1-5 will meet with the PE Specialists 3 times a week and 2 times a week with their classroom teacher.

· Students are expected to dress in appropriate, comfortable clothes and wear proper athletic shoes for safe participation.  The following clothing items are NOT appropriate for PE:

                        1. Flip-flops, sandals or Crocs

            2. Boots, dress shoes, Heelys

            3. Skirts & dresses (must have shorts underneath)

· In the event participation is limited due to a medical condition, please notify the PE Specialist in writing.  After three consecutive days of missed PE, a medical note is required.  We encourage medical excuses include both what the child may and may not do and when they can return to regular physical activity.

· If a child must sit out of PE due to a prolonged injury or illness the child will be required to complete a physical education related assignment during that PE class.

· Students will be receiving 2 different grades in Physical Education.  

                 1) Demonstrates skills and content taught

             2) Participates with appropriate behavior/level of participation

                   · Under these categories your child will possibly receive a:

                              4 = Exceeds standard

                        3 = Meets standard

2 = Progressing

1 = Below standard