PE GRADING

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This year The Physical Ed. grades will be aligned with the Standards-Based Progress Report. This meens that the students will be graded in the following 5 key concepts. Even though the PE units will change throughout the year, these key concepts remain consistant. The students will receive a progress report every 12 weeks.

1. Effort

2. Demonstrates motor skills

3. Demonstrates an understanding of movement concepts and principles

4. Participates in/understands a healthy level of physical fitness.

5. Demonstrates responsible personal & social behavior

These key concepts will be part of the weekly PE program and will be continually assessed by the students and the teacher.

Students will be rated on a Four-Point performance scale

Level 1 - Student is experiencing difficulty understanding the standards covered in this reporting period. (area of need)

Level 2 - Student is near the expectations for the standares covered in this reporting period.

Level 3 - Student meets expectations for the standards covered in this reporting period.

Level 4 - Student exceeds expectations for the standards covered in this reporting period.

Mastery - The Student's work consistently demonstrates that s/he understands and applies the Physical Education content standards. Mastery of the content standards can be achieved at any point of the year.