STUDENT
EXPECTATIONS
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Students will develop and demonstrate:
- Critical
and creative thinking and problem solving skills
- The
skills needed to communicate: read, write, speak, and
listen effectively
- Awareness
of technological sources and the ability to use, analyze,
and evaluate current technology effectively
- A
knowledge of processes and an awareness of rules and responsibilities
of citizens in a democratic society
- Personal
health habits, including physical exercise that promotes
physical and emotional growth
- An
understanding of the issues that affect the quality of
life on our planet
COURSE
OUTLINE
| PE:
9 |
Health:
9 |
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PE:
10 |
Health:
10 |
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| Fitness |
Abuse |
|
Fitness |
Nutrition |
| Floor
Hockey/ |
child |
|
Adventure PE |
Alcohol/SA |
| Basketball |
peer
facilitator |
|
Weight
Training |
HIV/STD/Pregnancy
Prevention |
| Games |
mental
health |
|
Handball |
Family
Health |
| Yoga |
Substance
Abuse |
|
Volleyball/Team
Sports |
History |
| Weight
training |
Fitness
Concepts |
|
Dance |
-diseases |
| Golf/Paddleball |
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Orienteering |
-family
life |
Health
Level 2 Grades 9,10
Credits: .25 Half
Year
All
freshmen and sophomores will be required to take and pass
a formal course in health that will be taught in conjunction
with physical education. The Connecticut State Department
of Education curriculum guideline on health will be followed.
Physical
Education Level 2
Grades 9,10
Credits:
.25 Full Year
The
physical education program includes active participation
in seasonal competitive and recreational activities. The
program is designed to develop fundamental physical skills,
coordination, wholesome attitudes, a high standard of
conduct, and preparation for leadership in competitive
activities as well as cooperative participation in sports,
school, and later-life activities. The program aims to
aid students in making social and personality adjustments
for greater enjoyment, self-expression, and relaxation
through group undertakings.
| PE
11/12 |
Health
11/12 |
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| Fitness |
Self
Defense or First Aid/CPR |
| Golf/Tennis |
Health
Seminar Day: 2 years |
| Paddleball |
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| Team
sports/Yoga |
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| Weight
training/Cardio training |
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| Outdoor
games/walking |
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Physical
Education Level 2
Grades 11,12
Credits:
.25 Full Year
When
possible, junior and senior students will select different
activities each marking period. The physical education
program includes active participation in seasonal competitive,
recreational and lifetime activities. The program is designed
to provide opportunity for all students to select activities
of particular interest. Courses have been developed to
provide training and experience beyond traditional skill
development. Special consideration will be given to scheduling
difficulties and medical limitations.
Developmental
and Adaptive Physical Education Level
2 Grades
9,10,11,12
Credits:
.25 (Two periods per week)
Full Year
The
developmental and adaptive program is designed for students
who need more individualized instruction or wish to work
on self-improvement in such areas as low fitness, low
motor ability, nutritional deficiencies, and postural
abnormalities. The program will also be adapted to students
with other special problems, including broken bones, breathing
problems and a variety of medical conditions.
Scheduling
will be done on an individual basis when requests or referrals
are made to the Physical Education Department.
Health
and Wellness/Seminar Level
2 Grades 11, 12
Credits:
.0625 (Taken in either grade 11 or grade 12)
One Marking Period
All
eleventh and twelfth graders will be required to take
and to pass a Health course that follows the Connecticut
State Department of Education Health curriculum guidelines.
In addition, students in both grades 11and 12 must participate
in a seminar day program each year.
LEWIS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL