Physical Education at Charlotte Central School is designed to help students
in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade strive to meet National
Standards that will ensure they are physically educated.  The CSSU
Physical Education Framework is based on the National Standards for
Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) Standards and is aligned with the
Vermont Grade Expectations.
 
Standard 1  Students demonstrate competency in many movement
forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

Standard 2   Students apply movement concepts and principles to the
learning and development of motor skills.

Standard 3  Students exhibit a physically active lifestyle.

Standard 4  Students achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of
physical fitness.

Standard 5  Students demonstrate responsible personal and social
behavior in physical activity settings.

Standard 6  Students demonstrate an understanding and respect for
difference among people in physical activity settings.

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

     The goal of the K-2 program is to build the attitude, skills and knowledge
needed for lifelong physical fitness and sportsmanship.  During their three
years in the program, students learn basic gymnastics and tumbling skills,
dance and creative movement, ball skills, snow shoeing, international games
and dances, running games, fitness activities, and how to use a variety of
manipulatives.  Learning methods include: problem-solving, guided
discovery, skills practice, performance and use of skills in activities. 
Assessment is primarily by teacher observation of practice, performance
and discussion; peer and self-assessment are introduced and used when
appropriate.   

    Using as building blocks the basic skills that students have acquired in
grades K-2, students in grades 3-8 begin to combine skills and take part in
progressively more complex activities.  Opportunities are provided for
students to experience success, achievement, mastery, responsibility and
goal setting.  Through active participation in a variety of activities, the
goal is to help all students become physically educated.
Assessment is individual and focused on growth in both physical skills and
understanding of concepts.  A variety of scoring guides are used comparing
pre and post activity skill levels.  Students will receive a report card twice
a year.  Mr. Bissonnette, Mrs. Cluff and Mrs. Davis are available to
students and parents throughout the year.  Parents are welcome to come
to class as visitors and volunteers.  Research shows that parent attitudes
about and involvement in physical activities influence their children. 
Therefore, enjoyment of and success in physical education is a team
effort.