Mrs. Laura Ellis
Mr. Michael Berry
Physical Education
Welcome to the St. Ignatius Physical Education web page. K-8th grade students at St. Ignatius attend Physical Education every day. The program is developmental in nature beginning with loco-motor skills, large muscle activities, eye/hand coordination, eye/foot coordination, games of low-organization, simple tumbling, and dance skills for the youngest students. Intermediate grades use the skills learned in the primary grades and develop them in sport lead-up games. By the time students enter 6th grade, they are participating in a variety of team and individual sports which include: basketball, volleyball, flag football/rugby, ultimate frisbee, tennis, ping-pong, archery, Tabata/circuit training, Takraw, softball, bowling, and recreational games. Students are provided a well-rounded and challenging program daily.
Special opportunities include the annual PE Extravaganza which is held in November for grades 1-3 and Little Field Day in the Spring for students in grades K-8 to actively participate.
Students in grades 4-8 are required to dress out every day in PE. The required uniform may be purchased at Rick's Sporting Goods. It includes a green jersey (with last name printed on the back-Rick's does this printing for you), green shorts, and tennis shoes.
To be excused from PE, students should bring a note from home or the parent can email Mrs. Ellis or Mr. Berry. In the case of an extended illness or injury, students are required to provide a doctor's excuse.
Students in grade 1-5 receive an "S" (satisfactory) or an "N" (needs improvement). Students in grades 4-5 are graded on dressing out, participation, displaying good sportsmanship, and cooperation with classmates.
Students in grades 6-8 are graded in four categories which include: dressing out, skill/form, sportsmanship/teamwork, and effort. Students receive a daily grade in each category. The use of a clearly defined, 4-point rubric is provided to all students and parents at the beginning of every quarter.