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Philosophy for Middle School Education
Middle school age students are at a period of transition in their development. A quality physical education program is an integral part of the total educational process and offers a wide variety of activities that will provide opportunities for the students to make the developmental transition from child to adult. A well-balanced program will offer students the opportunity to develop an acceptable level of fitness, a broad spectrum of physical skills, and the knowledge necessary to use the skills and maintain fitness for a lifetime of active participation.
Goals of Middle School Physical Education
The specific goals of the Freetown and Lakeville Middle School are as follows:
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To assist each individual in developing his value system consistent with that of the family, school, community and society.
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To recognize the need for good sportsmanship, cooperation and respect for themselves and others.
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To provide knowledge and activities that are designed to enhance the components of fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle.
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To provide for the self-discovery, self-realization, self-confidence and courage in a safe, physical setting.
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To provide the students with an opportunity to apply learned skills and strategies in a variety of sports activities.
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To promote the importance of personal responsibility, safety skills, and healthy habits.
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To foster enjoyment and the challenge of an activity for its own sake.
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To stress lifetime skills that will add to the quality of life and enjoyment of lifelong recreational activities.
Freetown and Lakeville Middle School Components
Progress toward the acquisition of physical education goals shall be achieved through the following components:
Lifelong Activities/ Dance and Rhythms
Lifelong activities are those that encourage participation in, and appreciation of, the healthful use of leisure time indoors and outdoors. This component shall include, but is not limited to, the following activities: racquet games, low-organized games like bocce, strategies games, Frisbee, bowling and hiking.
Games and Sports
Games and sports are activities involving skills, rules, and strategies which significantly contribute to the development of the middle school student. This component shall include, but is not limited to, the following activities: basketball, blooperball, field hockey, floor hockey, gatorball, soccer, and volleyball.
Testing and Measurements
Testing and measurement methods will be used to assess the cognitive, physical and psychomotor progression of the student. This component shall include, but is not limited to, the following activities: a national physical fitness program, skill tests, surveys, self evaluations, and written unit tests.
**Physical Education Make-up Rubrics**
Make-up policy
Each class is worth 5 points. Students are able to participate in four make-up classes per term. Students can receive the full 5 points for the first make-up class only. Make-ups must be arranged and completed with your teacher within two weeks time. The guidelines for make-up class points are listed below.
5 points =
I came appropriately dressed.
I participated in all activities.
I arrived on time and completed the full 40 minutes of make up.
This is my first make up day.
3 points =
I came appropriately dressed.
I may have arrived 5 minutes late or left 5 minutes early.
I participated most of the time.
This is my first, second, third, or fourth make-up class.
1 point =
I came appropriately dressed.
I may have arrived 10 minutes late or left 10 minutes early.
I participated very little for this make-up class.
This is my first, second, third or fourth make-up class.
0 points=
I came appropriately dressed or I did not change into Phys. Ed. clothes.
I showed no effort in this make-up class.
I was not timely with my arrival.
This is my first, second, third, or fourth make-up class.
*Remember to communicate with your teacher in a polite manner to organize a make-up class.
Contact information: Please email sduggan@freelake.org
Phone: 508-923-3518 or
508-763-8717 ext.2122
Address: 96 Howland Road Lakeville, MA 02347