The focus of the K-8 physical education curriculum includes fitness, skill development, and sportsmanship. Lessons are structured for quality learning experiences that create an environment fostering individual success and positive self-image. Positive physical education experiences not only lead to social and emotional growth, but also aide in academic achievement.

Physical Education Rules

1. Respect others and their property. Always remember to treat others the way you would want to be treated.
2. Horseplay is dangerous and inappropriate in the gym, locker room, and on the playing field. If you are not dressing out, you should not be in the locker room.
3. Fighting of any kind will NOT be tolerated. This includes both physical and verbal abuse.
4. Profanity is not allowed.
5. Every student is to be in his/her assigned spot on time (by the third whistle).
6. Our offices are located in the gym area. They are off limits unless the teacher has given you permission to enter. Do not enter the offices without permission.
7. Students will enter the gym through the Pioneer foyer only. The front entrance of the gym (Hoskins Broadway) is ALWAYS off limits.
8. You must stay in the gym area until dismissed. Do not leave the gym and enter another building.
9. Restrooms for student use are located in the locker rooms. The restrooms near the front entrance are off limits.
10. Report all injuries to a PE teacher immediately.
11. Students will no go up on the stage unless permission has been granted by a teacher. When permission is given, the steps will be used. There will be no jumping on or off the bleachers and/or the stage. There will be no hanging on basketball rims or nets.
12. Food or drink is not allowed in the gym during the school day or at after school practices (exception - bottled water)

Locker Room Rules

1. Sharing lockers is not permitted
2. Cologne or body spray is not allowed in the locker area
3. No food in the locker rooom (bottled water is acceptable).
4. Do not open the door that leads to the stage
5. During school hours or when unsupervised, the outside door in the boy's locker room may not be used.

Medical Excuses

1. Students must participate in all activities unless otherwise designated by a note from a doctor. Notes from parents are acceptable, however students will be required to dress out.
2. When the same medical condition exists for longer than 1 week, a doctor's note is required. (5 days for Elementary Students/ 3 days for Junior High)
3. In order to participate in an athletic practice or event, students must have participated in P.E class that day