The design of the 5th to 8th grade physical education program is to provide students with a unique opportunity for developing all aspects of their personal growth. Through physical activity children are challenged to succeed in a variety of ways. Movement experiences are structured in the gymnasium to help students mature, not just physically but intellectually, socially and emotionally as well. Recognizing that each child learns at their own pace and in their own capacity, achievement is measured on an individual basis. Below is an outline of the sports and skill areas that students will develop between the grades of 5-8.
Sports
Flag Football
Basketball
Wiffle Ball
Volleyball
Ultimate Frisbee
Soccer
Track and Field
Pickle Ball
Speedball
Hockey
Lacrosse
(Rotated throughout the Middle School years)
SKILLS
Physical Fitness
SEL/Wellness
Rhythm and Dance
Recreational Activities
Manipulative Skills
Team Building Skills
Body Awareness
Effort Awareness
Cross Curricular Activities
Grading:
Genesis Grading
Two areas of grading: 75% Participation and 25% Skill/Unit Assessment.
Students will get a daily participation grade. Students will lose points if not actively participating, not wearing PE appropriate clothing or sneakers.
90 Late to class
80 Lack of participation in warm ups/cool down activities. Not following directions.
75 for participation wearing jeans
65 Not actively participating in activity/1st warning poor sportsmanship
50 Reflective pause from activity due to inappropriate behavior/2nd warming Poor sportsmanship.
0 if not wearing sneakers or wearing clothing that prohibits physical activity. Removal from activity due to inappropriate/unsafe behavior.
Classwork/homework will be assigned throughout the unit. Students will lose 5 points per day when an assignment is late. After 5 days, the highest grade will be a 50.
Students are expected to be prepared for physical activity and on task as active participants during every class including on remote days.
Requirements for preparation include: wearing PE appropriate clothing and sneakers. NO JEANS, CROCS, Boots or Open Toed Shoes for PE class. If your child is NOT wearing sneakers to school, have them pack a pair in their backpack to change into for PE class.
We ask that students NOT wear jewelry for PE. We are not responsible for any jewelry that maybe broken or injury that may occur due to wearing it.
When students are not prepared, inactive points are deducted from their grade.
Tips for Parents
Know your child’s schedule.
Make sure that they are dressed and ready for PE class. For those that are in person, make sure they have sneakers that have ties/velcro. Slip on sneakers are fine as long as they are athletic (Ex. Nike, Addidas, Under Armor, etc) and do not fall/slip off the feet. No jeans for PE class.
Check classwork/homework due dates located in the Google classroom.
Work on organizational and time management skills (create a schedule).
Review classwork with your child.
Any questions/concerns you have throughout the year, please send us an email.
** New Jersey’s new state law HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) requires students, teachers and parents to be ever vigilant in the struggle for respect of all persons. Treating each other with fairness and equality has always been at the forefront of education and will continue to be throughout the Little Ferry Public Schools. Please notify us of any behavior that you may consider inappropriate should you hear something outside of school.