Physical Education - Mario Garcia

 Teaching Physical Education goes well beyond the learning and playing of games. Edu-cation of the total person includes education that supports a lifestyle that cares for and appre-ciates the workings of the human body. Recent research indicates that physical activity im-pacts how the brain develops, increasing the ability to learn and be creative. This is especially true for school-age children. Guidelines from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education published in 2004 suggest that children should accumulate at least 60 minutes per day—and up to several hours—of age appropriate physical activity, that this should come in bouts of activity lasting 15 minutes or more, and that extended periods – two hours or more – of inactivity are discouraged for young children. Instruction in cooperative play, individual and team sports support an active life style.

5th grade and up must change to proper gym attire.
No more than 5 minutes to change in the locker rooms.
Follow directions and safety precautions.
Be a team player.  Encourage and respect others.
Physical Education is NOT recess and students are expected to listen and stay on task.
Give your best effort regardless of ability.
All students start with an S (grades K-4th) and can earn an S+ through exceptional effort and behavior.
5th through 8th grade are graded weekly and can lose a letter grade by not dressing in proper gym attire, disruptive behavior, excessive talking and not following directions and procedures which may include safety violations.
A verbal warning will be given to the student before grade drops.  Continued infractions will result in additional drop of letter grade for the week if continued violations and or disruptions occur, a refocus form will be initiated and parents may be contacted to discuss a plan of action to correct behavior.