Physical Education
**P.E is a board of education required class. Grades 6, 7, and 8th are required to take one semester of PE. Students can elect to take additional PE classes as an elective choice.
P06 Physical Education
Level: 6
Course Length: Variable
Physical Education at the 6th grade middle level offers students a variety of physical activities through which they will develop positive attitudes toward group interaction, sportsmanship, the joy of effort, fair play, cooperation, initiative and an appreciation for the abilities and limitations of self and others. Activities to be emphasized are: organized exercises, lead-up games, traditional team sports, individual and dual sports, rhythmic activities, and self-testing activities. The program is designed to continue development of physical fitness, motor, perception, rhythm, and movement skills.
P07 Physical Education
Level: 7
Course Length: Variable
Physical Education in the 7th grade emphasizes physical fitness and development of basic movement skills through team, individual, and dual sports and rhythmic activities. Emphasis is placed on the introduction of basic fundamentals of sports; developing the knowledge of rules; building personal responsibility; good sportsmanship; and leadership.
P08 Physical Education
Level: 8
Physical Education in the 8th grade emphasizes refinement of skills learned in the 7th grade, developing a greater understanding of game strategies. Continued emphasis is placed on personal responsibility, good sportsmanship, and attaining a higher level of personal fitness.