Physical EducationPhysical Education courses are scheduled every other day in Grade 6 and every day in Grades 7 and 8. Courses are graded pass/fail.
Grade 6
Students choose each trimester to either play an intramural sport or participate in physical education. During PE classes the following areas are addressed: overall fitness, gross motor skills, developing game strategies, teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun. Student’s selecting an intramural sport will have the following options for the first trimester: field hockey, soccer, and cross country. The second trimester, students may choose to participate in basketball. During the third trimester, students can select boys/girls lacrosse or softball/baseball.
Grade 7 and 8
Students choose each trimester to either play an interscholastic sport or participate in physical education. Overall fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, non-traditional games are the focus of the physical education classes in the middle school.