Physical Education Program

 

At. St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, we believe all students should have the opportunity to develop their mental and physical potential. Physical education is a paramount phase of the total education plan for our students. Proper planning that includes broad goals with specific objectives subject to regular evaluation will facilitate the total growth of each student.


In addition, the National Standards as well as the New York State Learning Standard for physical education will be incorporated to enhance our students levels of performance.

 

Program Overview:
Our program is designed to develop the students from preschool through high school so that, upon graduation they may lead a healthy, active lifestyle. The program emphasizes physical fitness, motor development and sports skills, as well as individual and team activities.

The highlight of the program is the Annual Physical Education & Sports Demonstration (gym show) held every March. Students from preschool – high school participate in various activities in the show, which is performed for the entire school population and parents. Activities cover selected aspects of the curriculum from juggling and parachute to tumbling and ball skills.
 


PE Class Schedule 2012-2013
Student of the Month 2012-2013
Student of the Month 2011-2012


PE Grading Rubric
The Presidents Challenge - Physical Fitness Test

 
SCHOOL FORMS: 
Infirmary Physical Examination Form 
ESDAA Medical Form
 
 
 
 
 
2011-2012 School Year Recaps

Congratulations to all our students this year. We had a tremendous year in the PE/Athletic Departments. We celebrated at our Annual Sports Banquet on Thursday May 31st at The Hearthstone Manor. Click HERE for a full list of all the award winners!

 
 
COMBINGING ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS
 
 
      
Some of our high school students effectively combined Physical Education and Mathematics! The students used angles and vectors when putting down the discus and shot lines for track practices and meets. The Math department hopes to continue to collaborate with the PE department in the future!
 
 
 
 
SAY HELLO TO BOSCO THE BISON!!!
 
Say hello to the newest addition to the SMSD family, Bosco the Bison!
 
      
 
Bosco the Bison is located in the Gallagher Gym and serves as a mascot for our athletic teams & school! The PE Department held a naming contest and Elementary student Francis Nyugen was the winner receiving 55 votes for Bosco! He won a $25 Toys R Us gift card!
 
Here is a picture of Francis, along with other students who were finalists in the naming contest! Each of the other students received $5 McDonald's gift cards!!
 
Top Row (left to right): Student Jimmy Killeen and PE Teacher Jim Carmody
Middle Row (left to right): Student Jonathan Allen, Bison mascot, students Dalton Burlingame and Elise Watson 
Bottom Row: Francis Nyugen