Physical Education and Health

The physical education program in grades five through eight complements the intellectual, social and spiritual components of the curriculum. Individual physical conditioning, coordination and fitness, team sports, and health education are parts of the program.  Physical education classes ensure frequent outlets for the high level of energy which is characteristic of students at this age.  Team sports that are developed in physical education include volleyball, basketball, field hockey, soccer and team handball.  Individual sports include track and field, dance, and aerobics.  Health topics may include first aid, personal health, hygiene, nutrition, knowledge and prevention of diseases, and the proper use of drugs.

All students are required to dress out for PE class every day.  If a student is unable to participate due to illness or injury, she must bring to her physical education teacher a note from home, or, in cases of prolonged illness or injury, from her doctor.  The note should stipulate the length of time she will not be able to participate.  She still, however, must dress out.

In the case of prolonged illness, the student will have regularly scheduled assignments pertaining to health and physical education.