Wellness/Physical Education Department
ParentLink (508) 261-7516
Tina Harding X1880
Patrick Piccolomini X1890

Qualters Middle School Physical Education Philosophy

· To prepare students for a healthy fitness oriented lifestyle
· To introduce a variety of activities that will foster participation for a lifetime.
· To foster teamwork, responsibility, sportsmanship while having fun

Time Schedule:
All grades will meet everyday for two-23 day cycles

Clothing requirements (all grades):
Athletic shorts, sweats, or wind pants as well as sneakers are required to allow for proper movement without injury.

Water Bottle:
Students are encouraged to bring plastic bottles to class if we are going to be outside.

Medical Excuses:
If your child is unable to participate in class for a medical reason they need to bring a note from a parent/guardian or a physician excusing them from class.

Grading (all levels)
Students are graded on the following:
· Participation (Effort) / Preparation.
· Various Assessments
· Class Behavior / Attitude

The Following Scale Will Be Used:

A (95) = Student consistently demonstrates high standards in all of the above.

B (85) = Student adequately demonstrates high standards in all of the above.

C (75) = Student minimally/inconsistently demonstrates high standards in all of the above

F (59) = Student rarely demonstrates high standards in all of the above.

Student of the Month:
Each month the Physical Education/Wellness Department chooses a boy and a girl from each grade as their "Student of the Month". These chosen students demonstrated a positive attitude, excellent participation, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

· Basketball; Table Tennis; Soccer; Football; Volleyball; Floor Hockey; Softball; Ultimate Frisbee; Fitness
· Project Adventure; Backyard Games; Bowling; Badminton; Pickle Ball; Square Dancing; Aerobics; New Games; Climbing Wall

The athletic department of the Mansfield Public Schools sponsors a program of intramural athletics and activities in the middle school.  The program was designed to provide worthwhile recreation for children after school.  Some of the activities being offered are:  kickball, wiffleball, floor hockey, and lacrosse.  Intramurals will be held after school hours from 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm Monday through Thursday.  Bus students are able to take the late bus.  There is no fee for intramurals.  Permission slips can be downloaded below or obtained in the main office.  These slips must be signed and returned for a child to participate.  

Intramurals has three sessions:

Fall Season - September 24 - November 29 - Kickball (Monday, Tuesday); Whiffleball (Wednesday, Thursday)

Winter Season - December 3 - February 28 - Basketball (Monday, Tuesday); Girls Fitness (Wednesday, Thursday)

Spring Season - March 3 - May 15 - Lacrosse (Monday, Tuesday); Unified Sports - Volleyball (Wednesday, Thursday)

Permission Slip