Grading Policy

Policy: Grades are based on a student’s participation and performance in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for physical education. The TEKS include: social skills, motor skills; physical fitness components; individual, dual and team sports; leisure and lifetime activities.

A grade in Physical Education is a form of communication that shows whether a student has met the grade level outcomes.  A low grade does not mean that the student is "bad", rather it simply shows that they haven’t met the criteria for the outcomes that are being assessed during that 9 week report card period.

Domains of Learning

In Physical Education, there are three domains. All the activities inside the class are normally based on one of these three domains of learning.

• Physical – skills and physical abilities

• Cognitive – knowledge of the content being assessed

• Affective – social skills and behaviors

E grade is achieved when the student has met the following criteria:

-Student displays majority of or repetitive action(s) in this category

1. Performs in all activities to the best of his/her ability and puts forth effort.

2. Demonstrates abilities to lead or to follow in structured and free time activities.

3. Listens and follows directions accurately and quickly.

4. Demonstrates self-control during all activities. Exhibits a sense of fair play and sportsmanship in dealing with others.

5. Demonstrates dignity and respect for authority and fellow students.

6. Follows the rules for safety and efficient class management.

7. Shows respect and responsibility in the handling and care of equipment

8. wears the proper attire.

S grade is achieved when the student has met the following criteria:

-Student displays majority of or repetitive action(s) in this category

1. Performs in most activities to the best of his/her ability and puts forth effort.

2. Demonstrates abilities to follow in structured and free time activities.

3. Listens and follows Most of the directions.

4. Demonstrates self-control during most activities. Exhibits a sense of fair play and sportsmanship in dealing with others.

5. Demonstrates respect for authority and fellow students.

6. Follows the rules for safety and efficient class management.

7. Shows respect and responsibility in the handling and care of equipment most of the time.

8. wears proper attire/Shoes most of the time.

N grade is achieved when the student has met the following criteria:

-Student displays majority of or repetitive action(s) in this category

1. Lacks self-motivation and performance is minimal.

2. Demonstrates minimal abilities to lead or to follow in structured and free time activities.

3. Requires extra directions as he/she does not listen.

4. Has difficulty in cooperating with others and demonstrating fair play. Lacks self-control.

5. Lacks respect for authority and fellow students.

6. Demonstrates need to be reminded often of the rules for safety and efficient class management.

7. Lacks responsibility in the handling and care of equipment

8. does not wear proper attire/shoes.

U grade is achieved when the student has met the following criteria:

-Student displays majority of or repetitive action(s) in this category

1. Lacks self-motivation and performance is below grade level expectations.

2. Does not demonstrate abilities to lead or to follow.

3. Does not listen to or follow directions.

4. Does not cooperate or demonstrate fair play and lacks self-control on a daily basis.

5. Does not show respect for authority or fellow students.

6. Does not follow the rules for safety or efficient class management.

7. Demonstrates abusive behavior in the handling and care of equipment

8. Does not wear proper attire/shoes.