Physical Education
MCPS Physical Education Curriculum
Syllabus
Q3 Choice Unit Sign Up- All students must complete this by November 27th, 2010.
Department Chair: Katie Whipp
Teacher Names and Subjects taught:
Katie Whipp - PE 6-8 and Bridge
Laura Hamilton - PE 6-8 and Bridge
Sean Karns - PE 6-8
Chris Bowen - PE 6-8
John Angelotti - PE 6-8
Diana Barcelo-Viera - PE 6 and 8
Mission:
The Physical Education Staff at Herbert Hoover Middle School’s mission is to educate students through a variety of interdisciplinary, developmental, and fitness oriented instruction in order to meet the following critical life needs:
• Health and Life Satisfaction, Enjoyment, and Direction
• Relaxation and Stress Management
• Appropriate Social and Emotional Behavior
• Positive Self-Esteem, Self-Direction, and Self-Control
• Understanding and Acceptance of Individual differences
• Positive Academic Support: Alertness, Concentration, Creativity, Problem Solving
• Social Support: Friendships, Teamwork/Cooperation, Leadership.
Forms:
Movie permission slip
Physician Contact Form - Parents must submit this form along with a doctors note if their child has been excused from Physical Education class for 4 or more days. This will enable the child's PE teacher to tailor a specific program to fit the child's needs.