1. Wellness Division CLSHS

2.  Department Philosophy  We strive to provide the opportunity to engage in daily physical activity that students will enjoy for their lifetime. Welcome!

3.  Understand how to be physically active.  Understand why it is important to be physically active.  Understands the curriculum that provides students activities and practices, so that students want to continue to be physically active. What does a Physically Educated Student look like?

4. Why daily Physical Education  Research shows how brain engagement and activity enhance the learning process.  Improves overall well-being.  Models a healthy lifestyle choice.  Gives students the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that they may not participate in outside of school.  Opens them up to engage in new activities.  Life long skills are promoted.

5. Daily Expectations  Uniforms: Please make sure you have a PE uniform for class. School issued shirt and shorts.  Rentals: We offer a rental service if students do not have a uniform for the day.  Locks: Each student needs a lock rented through the PE Department. They need to make sure they double check to make sure locks are locked securely.  Engagement: Daily participation is expected. Students earn points based on completion of activity. This may be through self-assessment, peer assessment, and/or teacher assessment. Grading rubric is attached.

7.  20% is Summative assessment  80% is Formative assessments  20% Concept Days  20% Cardio-Vascular Days  20% Formative Assessment  20% Performance (Engagement in activity)  100% total PE grade How will my grade be calculated?

8.  Movement and Coordination  Indoor Games  Fitness Concepts  Outdoor Games  Fitness Testing  Couch to 3K/5K  Mini Units Course Activities

9. Dist 155 Common Assessment  The following tests will be completed at least 3 times during the school year.  Tests include: Pacer test, Planks, Pushups, and Sit and Reach.  The students will have access to their individual data.  They will be using this data to set personal goals.

10. Communication Tools  CLS Wellness Dept websites http://ww2.d155.org/cls/default.aspx http://ww2.d155.org/cls/default.aspx  Email me at rstevenson@d155.orgrstevenson@d155.org mmarchewka@d155.orgmmarchewka@d155.org or kniemiec@d155.org  Call us at 815-455-3860 between 7am-3pm.  Speak with your individual teacher regarding planning and contact time.  Please contact us with any/all concerns in regards to yourself and your grade.