The Physical Education Department is looking forward to working with your child this year at Tritt. Grades K-4 will be on a 7 day rotating schedule and 5th grade will be on a 5 day rotating schedule. Each classroom teacher has a schedule for when you child will attend PE.
We encourage all students to actively participate in teh daily activities. If your child cannot participate, please write a short, dated note to the PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS stating the reason and length of excuse. For an extended illness of more than 5 days, a DOCTOR'S note is required.
For your child to perform to the best of his/her ability and for sagety reasons, suitable clothing should be worn to PE each day:
- Comfortable pants, jeans or shorts
- If wearing a dress, have shorts underneath
- No boots, sandals, jellies, high-heels, cleats, Crocs, flip-flops or backless shoes!
- Tennis shoes that tie or Velcro and fit securely with socks should be worn
PE Rules
- Enter and leave gym quietly
- Follow directions the first time
- Do you best every time
- Respect each other by keeping your hands, feet and objects to yourself
- Have good sportsmanship
- Be safe, alert and make smart choices
If a child chooses not to follow the rules:
- Verbal Warning
- Sign the discipline book
- Behavior note
- Phone call to parents
Grading:
The PE grade will be based on participation, shortsmanship and conduct. If a student receives a behavior note during any nine week grading period, it will be reflected under Conduct on the report card.
