September 6, 2007

 

 

Dear Fourth through Eighth Grade Parents,

 

I am pleased to have your son or daughter in my physical education class for the 2007– 2008 school year.  My mission is to promote successful life traits such as leadership, creative thinking, problem solving, and positive attitudes while participating in fitness activities from the curriculum guide.  I believe that learning safety skills, rules, history, and proper technique are key principles in my curriculum.  Goals for these grades will include learning facts about sports and skills

relating to each unit.  Study guides will be provided to aid the students in preparing for tests.  If you have any questions

regarding any of my policies or to find out how your son or daughter is doing in my class, please feel free to email me at  rcole@stpeterskc.org.

 

Dressing Out (7th and 8th grades only)

 

Dressing out it mandatory in 7th and 8th grades physical education, and is a part of the student’s daily grade.  Points are

to those students who are dressed appropriately.   I also do realize that sometimes a student will forget them.  Therefore,

each student will be given one free dress day per semester. 

 

Shirts – white or St. Peter’s shirt from a sponsored sport; they must cover the shoulders

 

Sweatshirts – any St. Peter’s sweatshirt is fine.

 

Shorts – any color of shorts that are not below the knee, but no higher than the middle of a student’s thigh. 

               (Boxers, any shorts with flys, spandex leggings, and no lettering on the back side will not be permitted)

 

Sweat pants – traditional cotton and lined jogging sweat pants are permitted.

 

Dress Attire for 4th – 6th grades

 

4th through 6th grades do not dress out for physical education. However, they are expected to wear tennis shoes for gym attire.  Both boys and girls will be allowed to wear t-shirts and shorts meeting the criteria above like that of the 7-8 grades during class, but they must be already on under their polo.  St. Peter’s sweatshirts are always permitted.   Please refer to the dress attire above for t-shirts and shorts that will be permitted.

 

 

Grading Policy

 

 Daily Grade = 70% (Gym Attire, Participation, Cooperation, Sportsmanship); Quizzes = 30%.

 

 

I look forward to having a successful school year with your son or daughter.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Robert Cole

Physical Education