Health & Physical Education 

LETTER TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS

 

Dear students and family members, 

 

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!! I am happy to be apart of the Pleasantville Greyhound family. Google classroom will be used for announcements and assignments that are done in class. On either A or B Day the students have Health and Physical Education class for 60 minutes. Students will be in the Health classroom for 2 week periods throughout the school year. Students are expected to get dressed for Physical Education class. Most importantly, having a good pair of shoes to run around in. Students may also wear sweatpants/shorts, sweatshit/t-shirt. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. 

 

Sincerely, 

Mr. Turner 

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL OF PLEASANTVILLE

2025-2026

Mr. Turner 

 

6-8th Grade Health and Physical Education Class Syllabus 

 

      

 

 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Physical Education program at the Middle School of Pleasantville is focused on maintaining and improving the fitness and health of all our students. Each student will participate in a variety of activities that promote fitness and lifelong activity. Through carefully designed and coordinated lessons, the components of health and fitness are assessed for each student. 

 

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

It is our goal for students to:

• experience a wide variety of activities that promote fitness and lifelong activity

• enjoy their physical education experience through exercise and social interaction

• leave Pleasantville with the knowledge and skills to incorporate fitness into everyday life 

• gain knowledge and skills that are transferable to real-life situations

 

COURSE ACTIVITIES:

• Cooperative Games

• Focus on Fitness Days 

• Handball

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Badminton

• Pickleball

• Floor Hockey

• Yoga

• Fitness Testing

• And more!!

 

Grading:

In each class, students will have the chance to earn a total of 5 points based on the expectations below. If you are unprepared, you will receive 0/5 points for the class period.

1. On time and seated for attendance

2. Fully participates in warm-up activity

3. Listens during instruction, and is respectful with peers/teacher(s)

4. On task, follows directions and participates during physical activity time

5. Uses equipment properly & returns equipment to its proper place at the end of class

******Grading is based on a total point system. Students will earn points through their work in class.Preparedness and timeliness, activity level, warm ups, projects, and in-class assignments. Monitor your grades on oncourse and ask your teacher if you have any questions.

 

HOMEWORK:

Emphasis is placed on class participation, effort and cooperation. Your homework is to remember to arrive at class prepared with proper footwear and attire.

 

FIRE DRILL/LOCKDOWN

Follow all practiced procedures. 

 

POOL

• Two weeks in the 1st and 4th Marking periods. 

• Student needs to pack a bathing suit with a towel to dry off with.  

STUDENT’S EXPECTATIONS

● Attend school regularly and on time

● Follow school rules and meet standards of behavior in the Code of Conduct, Character, and Support

● Accept directives, ask questions, give feedback, and support respectfully from adults

● Respect the rights of others in order to receive an education in a safe and civil learning environment

● Be prepared to learn

● Report any circumstances or issues to the nearest adult

 

*******Be responsible, respectful to yourself and others. Practice and study hard everyday to achieve your health, fitness, and academic goals.

Health

The health education program at Middle School of Pleasantville is a coordinated, planned, and sequential curriculum in which each lesson builds upon the previous lesson. It is designed to positively influence the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of all our students. State and national standards are evaluated by using informal and formal assessments. The students are armed with the knowledge and skills to assist them in making healthy choices. Areas of study include decision making, nutrition, substance abuse, disease control and prevention, first aid, puberty, anatomy, relationships, dating, birth control, abstinence, pregnancy, labor childbirth, sexually transmitted diseases, drug use, stress management, nutrition, and eating disorders. It is our goal to empower the students with knowledge and skills to confidently live a healthy lifestyle as they mature through their adolescent years. When examining their own health, students will become aware of not only the physical component of health but also the mental/emotional and social side. By keeping these three areas in balance, students will be on a path toward living a healthy lifestyle.