1. Arden Middle School
Physical Education
Back to School Night 2018

2. Contact Information
Heather Cox
Heather Peterson
Lisa Ezekiel
Jake Blackwell
John Aquino

3. Syllabus and grading policy available on department / teacher websites
(Aquino’s)
(Cox’s)
(Ezekiel’s)
(Peterson’s)
(Blackwell’s)

4. Effort Graded on 4,3,2,1 Rubric. Effort will be based on:
Active participation
Being prepared
Risk-taking
Perseverance
Commitment to the activity
Initiative
Following directions
Graded on 4,3,2,1 Rubric.

5. The Middle School PE Experience
Five days a week - this is not elementary school PE
Physical expectations - grade standards
Fitness testing
Dressing in front of peers
Locker room behavior - respectful, responsible, safe

6. Typical Day in PE Bell Rings
Change into PE clothes (6 minutes to change)
Roll Call
Warm-ups minutes
Instructions minutes
Activity - Could be game play, workouts, cooperative activities, dancing minutes
Cool Down - 5 minutes
Change back into school clothes and head to next class.

7. Uniforms and Hygiene Green or white shirt with black shorts
Athletic shoes - closed toes and laces
Laundered and in good repair
Weather appropriate
Deodorant/Anti-perspirant (no aerosols)
Showered and groomed

8. Clothing Sale
We will be offering PE clothes at a discount at the end of the night. Two cotton shirts for $5.
It is a good idea for your student to have more than one set of clothes for PE.
Good workout shirt for parents.

9. Make-ups, Illness and Injury
Make-up requirements available online
Signed parent (5 day maximum) or Doctor written excuse with a start and end date
Bumps and bruises are okay
What can they do?

10. Activities Strength training Fitness Disc sports Wrestling Rec games
Racket sports
Yoga
Football
Soccer
Softball
Rugby
Fitness
Wrestling
Health and wellness
Volleyball
Tumbling
Track and field
Dance
Basketball
Team Handball

11. Basketball (Boys and Girls)
After School Sports
Flag Football
Volleyball (Girls)
Basketball (Boys and Girls)
Wrestling
Track and Field

12. Community Involvement
Sports Clubs & Leagues
Fun runs and races
Local activities
Community sponsored events
Volunteerism