General
Lawrence Junior High School 8th Grade Physical Education Program
Submitted by: Mr. McGee
The Lawrence Junior High School 8th grade physical education program focuses upon “Wellness” in our society. We believe that Wellness is an integral part of an individual’s success, both as a citizen and a person. Our program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills empowering them to reach their highest potential, physically and mentally.
In our program, a student’s self-respect and self-esteem will be enhanced through a process that emphasizes continual development of knowledge, skill and attitude. As a function of this process, our expectation will always be that every student strives to meet his or her own highest fitness potential. At this age, value judgments are forming, and students are in the process of learning to deal with their peers, both in work, social situations and play. It is my goal that all students are offered an opportunity to participate in selected activities allowing them a chance to interact with their classmates in a positive and growth-enhancing manner.
8th grade students will receive physical education five days a week for one quarter of the school year (approximately nine weeks). The number of lessons for each activity presented will vary from a minimum of four class periods to a maximum of ten class periods.
Students who take part in the physical education program at Lawrence Junior High School will learn the benefits of participation and the overall positive contributions that Lifelong Fitness can bring to a person’s life.
Grade calculation: 50% participation/50% behavior
Students can earn from 0-10 points/daily