Spring-Ford Area School District

The Spring-Ford Elementary Physical Education Program is designed to be part of your child’s total educational experience. The objectives of this program are aligned to the Physical Education National Standards which state that a physically educated student: 

  1.  Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

  2.  Applies involvement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

  3.  Exhibits a physically active lifestyle.

  4.  Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

  5.  Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

  6.  Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.

  7.  Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

 Because your child can only achieve these objectives through active participation in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, it is necessary for your son/daughter to abide by the following guidelines: 

  1.  Athletic sneakers must be worn in order to participate in physical education class. Sneakers need to be laced and tied securely at all times. Fashion sneakers with platform soles (oversized/thick) or clog-type sneakers are not acceptable for safety reasons.

  2.  Clothing must be appropriate for both indoor and outdoor physical activity. Wearing skirts or dresses is considered inappropriate unless shorts are worn underneath. Excessively baggy pants that interfere with your child’s performance are discouraged. Jewelry should not be worn.

  3.   Any student who does not abide by the above procedure four (4) times in the same semester will receive a “Needs Improvement” (N) grade on their report card. This applies to students in Grades 2,3, and 4. Kindergarten and first grade students are evaluated differently.

  4.   If your child cannot participate in physical education class for one week only, a note from home is necessary. If a student needs to be excused for more than one week, a doctor’s note is required.

  5.   If glasses are necessary, a note from home which gives permission to the student to wear his or her glasses is required. Guards for glasses are recommended.

 Your compliance with these regulations will allow teachers to teach, challenge and support your child so he/she may realize his/her maximum potential.