Physical education includes psychomotor, cognitive and affective experiences to promote student development. Our physical education team provides a safe, supportive environment where there are meaningful activities for all students. The outcomes include lifetime skills, literacy and ability to plan for physical activity and wellness. Connecticut utilizes the Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework as a guide for local curriculum. In conjunction with our comprehensive health curriculum, students learn how to live an active and healthy life. The RSD17 PE Curriculum is in the process of being revised to align with the new frameworks.

CT Healthy and Balanced Living Framework- May 2022

CSDE website - Physical Education

The Connecticut Department of Education has rewritten the Healthy and Balanced Living Framework. Last updated in 2006, this new version was adopted by the state Board of Education on November 3, 2021. The Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework provides a blueprint for how students can live an active and healthy life. The Framework supports students in making connections and applying skills for a lifetime of health and well-being. The RSD17 Health Curriculum is in the process of being revised to align with the new frameworks.

CT Healthy and Balanced Living Framework - May 2022

CSDE website - Comprehensive School Health Education

Art programs require all students to become actively involved in creating, presenting, responding and connecting to art. Student reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others and strive to make improvements. In addition, they make connections to other cultures and historical entities. Connecticut has adopted the National Core Arts Standards (2014) as the framework for development of curriculum for the arts, including Visual Art.

National Core Arts Standards - Visual Arts K-12

CSDE website - Connecticut Arts and Standards

Music programs require all students to become actively involved in creating, presenting, responding and connecting to music. Student reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others and strive to make improvements. In addition, they make connections to other cultures and historical entities. Connecticut has adopted the National Core Arts Standards (2014) as the framework for development of curriculum for the arts, including Music.

National Core Arts Standards - Music K-12

CSDE website - Connecticut Arts and Standards