Children and adolescents who participate in physical education at school are more likely to maintain a normal weight as young adults. Quality, physical education in the nation’s schools is an important part of a student’s comprehensive, well-rounded education program and a means of positively impacting life-long health and well-being. The optimal physical education program will foster a lifetime commitment to physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.

We engage the students in basic sporting skills, such as volley ball, basketball, football, soccer, etc. We also introduce the children to dance, bowling, upper body strength skills and team building concepts.

All students are expected to participate in P.E. A note from a parent is needed if there is a medical reason for not participating. A note from a doctor is required for extended absences from class participation, with an additional note when extended absence is over.

Kindergarten

There is no uniform required for gym.  The children are expected to wear gym shoes and girls are required to wear shorts under their school uniform. Gym is every Friday morning.

Elementary (Grades 1 Through 5)

Uniform

St. Joan of Arc issued grey shirt with blue lettering and navy blue shorts.  Both shirt and shorts should be labeled with permanent marker with last name.  Gym shoes and athletic socks are required.

Students in grades 1 through 3 are allowed to wear St. Joan of Arc issued sweat pants and sweat shirts as part of their school uniform on gym days.

Grading Policy

Students in grades 4 and 5 receive an achievement grade (A, B, C, etc.).  Grades are based on effort, attitude and sportsmanship.  No grades are given in grades 1 through 3.

Jr. High (Grades 6 Through 8)

Uniform

St. Joan of Arc issued grey gym shirt with red lettering with last name and red shorts with last name (in permanent marker).  Gym shoes and athletic socks are required.  All students are required to dress for every gym class.

Participation

All students are expected to participate in each and every PE class.  If there is a physical limitation that would result in limited activity, a written note by a parent is needed and a note from a doctor if there will be an extended period of time out of gym class.  An additional note will be needed to allow that student to return to gym class.

Grading Policy

Students are tested on specific sporting activities, such as volleyball and basketball skills and the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.  Additional points are given for effort, attitude and sportsmanship.