Mr. Wilbur - lead teacher Mr. Stugart Mrs. Kilman Ms. Cappuccino Mr. DiGiacomo Ms. Fiore Mr. Totka

 Those who are physically able are required to have a minimum of 150 minutes of Physical Education and Health per week by State law

 Each student at Brooklawn will get assessed twice a year on their fitness level.  The first assessments take place during the beginning of the first marking period.  The second at the end of the last marking period.  Each student will reflect on their strengths and weaknesses and given a plan of action to address their needs.

 Your child is currently getting assessed in each of the following categories during the first few weeks of school.

 Cardiovascular Endurance › PACER jog › Mile run

 Muscular Strength › Paced push ups › Bicep Strength

 Flexibility › Sit and Reach

 Muscular Endurance › Paced curl ups

 Every marking period in physical education, there are 4 rotations of about 10 days each rotation.  Your child will get health 1 rotation each marking period.  At the end of the year your child will receive health for a total of 1 marking period.

 Be on time to class  Be prepared in the proper uniform  As per school rules: no gum chewing is allowed  Jewelry may not be worn in physical education class  When you enter the gym from the locker rooms, you are to sit in your squads  When you enter the gym, use the door closest to the locker room  We expect students to listen and watch attentively during instructional times  Participate in all class activities to your potential

 All students must change clothes to participate in Physical Education.  Brooklawn PE T-shirt $8  Red PE Masterlock $7  A proper PE uniform consists of the grey PE Brooklawn T-shirt, athletic shorts(without zippers/ outside pockets), socks, and sneakers.  Please be sure all your equipment is marked with at least your last name.

 Deodorant should be in plastic containers ONLY! (no spray or glass)

 PE lockers are assigned as well as a red lock. Combinations should not be shared with anyone else. All valuables are to be locked in this small locker at all times. Athletes should also lock up valuables after school. Every Friday lockers are to be cleaned out and cleaned clothes should return on Monday.

 Students have 4 minutes- 7 total to change into their PE clothes and report to the gym. The student is late unless a signed pass can be produced from the previous teacher. 7 minutes are allotted at the end of class to clean-up, change, and check the locker room.  No class will leave until the locker room has been inspected.

A parent note may excuse a student from class for a maximum of (3) days. The student shall give all parent notes to his/ her Physical Education teacher. A Doctor’s note to excuse the student shall be taken to the SCHOOL NURSE during HOMEROOM. Any student with a serious medical condition will be re-checked by his/ her doctor during EACH summer to allow the student to be cleared to participate in activities. Students will change into uniform for each day not participating- unless by prior arrangement from teacher.

 Lost and Found: All articles found in the locker room will be placed in a large box near the PE office.  Jewelry: All jewelry, for safety reasons, will be removed and locked in the locker before class.  Accidents: Any accident or injury should be reported to your teacher IMMEDIATELY!  Health Class: The grade for Health shall be separate on the report card. It is taught in one unit per marking period. The student will receive semester grades (two).

Grading and Assessment Procedures

 Analysis of skills:30% Self Assessment Peer Assessment Teacher Observation Written Assessment Homework Assignments

 Performance:30% › Meet/ Exceeds Personal Ability › Fitness Assessment › Demonstration of skills › Understanding of rules

 Preparation/ Participation40% › Behavior › Attitude › Sportsmanship › Cooperation › Wears appropriate attire › Arrives on time › Follows directions › Performs warm-ups › Performs daily activity

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