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🏃‍♂️ Welcome to Mr. Izzo's PE & Health Hub! 🍏

 

 

 

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! This webpage is our central hub for everything related to West New York Middle School Physical Education and Health.

 

 

Our curriculum is uniquely structured to build strong bodies and sharp minds. We spend Quarters 1, 2, and 3 in the gym and on the field focusing on physical literacy, and dedicate Quarter 4 entirely to Health Education in the classroom.

 

 

📞 Contact & System Access

 

  • Teacher:  Mr. Izzo 

  • Coach:  Head XC/Indoor & Outdoor Track Coach @ Memorial HS 

  • Email:  [email protected]

  • Digital Classroom: All digital resources, worksheets, and updates are posted directly to Google Classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

📅 Year-at-a-Glance Curriculum

 

 

Our year is divided into distinct thematic quarters designed to challenge students physically and intellectually.

 

 

Quarter

Theme & Focus Areas

Quarter 1

Fitness, Field Sports & Team Building

Quarter 2

Court Sports & Interdisciplinary Sports Skill Games

Quarter 3

Dynamic Games & Fitness Stations

Quarter 4

Full-Term Health



 

🍂 Quarter 1: Field Sports & Team Building

 

 

Our first quarter focuses on cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, manipulative skills (throwing and catching), and developing peer cooperation.

 

 

  • Fitness Stations & Team Building: Engaging in structured cardio and strength stations paired with cooperative group challenges, lead-up games that help develop manipulative skills such as throwing and catching, and project adventure activities like building, structuring, and planning in group activities.

  • Soccer Skills & Lead-Up Games: Developing footwork and spatial awareness using modified games like 4-Goal Soccer.

  • Flag Football: Practicing tactical positioning, passing routes, and catching mechanics.

 

 

 

❄️ Quarter 2: Court Sports & Interdisciplinary Play

 

 

The 2nd quarter blends traditional sports with cross-curricular academic concepts to keep both brains and bodies active.

 

 

  • Basketball & Shooting Games: Building foundational dribbling and passing skills.

  • Scrabble Basketball: An interdisciplinary game combining shooting accuracy with word-building mechanics.

  • Game Play: Transitioning into standard 4v4 basketball games.

  • Target & Team Sports: Units covering Bowling, Floor Hockey, and Handball.

 

 

 

 

🌱 Quarter 3: Dynamic Games & Fitness Stations

 

 

Quarter 3 emphasizes high-energy cooperative play, agility, and varied movement patterns.

 

 

  • Speedball & Volleyball: Fast-paced team sports that integrate both hand and foot coordination skills.

  • Creative Equipment Games: Utilizing hula hoops, jump ropes, and buckets for innovative fitness and coordination challenges.

  • Kick Baseball: A high-activity, strategic field game.

  • Occasional Fitness Stations: Ongoing monitoring of personal cardio and muscular endurance.

 

 

 

 

🧠 Quarter 4: Comprehensive Health Education

 

 

Our final quarter moves into the classroom for an in-depth study of personal and community wellness. All health classes cover:

 

 

  • Mental Health: Stress management, emotional regulation, and self-care strategies.

  • Social & Environmental Health: Building healthy relationships, community dynamics, and understanding environmental impacts on wellness.

  • Diet & Nutrition: Evaluating nutritional needs, meal planning, and fueling an active lifestyle.

  • Sexual Health: Age-appropriate discussions covering puberty, the reproductive system, STIs, and prevention strategies.

  • Drug & Alcohol Education: Understanding substance impacts, risk factors, and resistance skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

📝 Classroom Routines & Health Learning Methods

 

 

Health class is highly interactive and collaborative. Students will regularly participate in:

 

 

  • Daily Do-Nows: Quick reflection questions or prompts at the start of every class.

  • Group Discussions: Collaborative peer conversations analyzing real-world health scenarios.

  • Weekly Trivia & Review Games: Fun, interactive reviews using flashcards and Jeopardy-style games to lock in key concepts.

  • Group Project & Presentation: A collaborative research assignment ending in a team presentation to peers.

  • Unit Tests: A formal assessment at the conclusion of each specific health topic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

🎒 Class Requirements & Daily Readiness

 

 

To be successful, students must arrive prepared with the right tools and mindset every day.

 

👟 Gym & Classroom Supply Checklist

  

  • Every Day: Your school-issued Chromebook (fully charged) w/charger.

  • For Health Class: A dedicated notebook, a folder for handouts, and a pen or pencil.

  • For PE Class: Properly fitting sneakers are non-negotiable for safety & no jewelry (student ID’s can be tucked in the pocket or inside the uniform shirt.

 

🚫 Gym Safety & Food Policy

  

  • No gum, food, or beverages are ever permitted in the gymnasium or health classroom.

  • Exception: Students are highly encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated which can be used off to the sidelines (must ask the teacher first).

 

 

 

 

 

 

📊 Grading Policy

 

Student performance is evaluated using clear, comprehensive pillars that prioritize personal growth and responsibility.

 

 

 

👟 Physical Education Grading (Quarters 1–3)

 

Your grade is determined by three main categories:

 

  1. Participation (50%): Actively engaging in all drills, games, and fitness routines.

  2. Preparation (25%): Wearing proper sneakers and bringing necessary materials.

  3. Cooperation (10%): Treating peers, teachers, and equipment with respect, and demonstrating sportsmanship.

  4. Assessment (15%):  End of unit quizzes (via paper OR google classroom), physical assessments 

 

 

 

🍏 Health Education Grading (Quarter 4)

 

Your grade shifts to academic metrics in the final term:

 

  • Assignments (25%): Timely completion of daily Do-Nows, homework, and class activities.

  • Weekly Notebook Checks (15%):  Each week, a notebook check will be conducted to ensure notes are being taken on taught material (either hand written or typed)

  • Bi-Weekly Health Articles (10%):  Every 2 weeks, a health article (current event) must be turned in.  It can be shared under the ‘health assignments’ tab via google classroom OR a hard copy from a magazine/newspaper in person.

  • Assessment Performance (50%):  Evaluation scores on quizzes, tests and final project/presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

⚕️ Medical Policy & PE Makeup Credit

 

If a student is medically excused from participating in physical education by a doctor or the school nurse, they are still responsible for earning their class credit.

 

  • Alternative Work: Medically excused students must complete digital health modules via EVERFI or a custom assignment assigned by the teacher.

  • Submission: All alternative assignments will be distributed and submitted via Google Classroom to secure proper PE course credit during the exemption period.