BRADFORD ACADEMY

OFFICIAL SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.bradfordacademy.com

Principal: Fred Borowski

K-5 Vice-Principals: Alanna Troup (K-2) , Camille Wasik (3-5)

Established in 2003, Bradford Academy is a co-educational public charter school academy of choice, serving grades kindergarten through tenth grade for 2008-09 with an enrollment of over 1,200 students. Bradford is chartered through the Bay Mills Community College of Michigan. Bradford will add on a higher grade each school year, i.e. eleventh grade 2009-10, etc. Bradford Academy is governed by an appointed board of directors representing a variety of constituencies, cultures and professions. It is owned and operated by The Romine Group, Inc. The Romine Group, Inc. is an educational service provider to public school academies (charter) in the State of Michigan.

BRADFORD ACADEMY’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION MISSION:

The mission of Bradford Academy’s Physical Education program is to provide appropriate instruction which maximizes an individual’s potential for developing and maintaining a healthy body, mind, and character. We believe that a quality Physical Education program is fundamental for our students. Why do children need a quality PE program? The simple answer is so that they will remain physically active throughout their lifetime and reap the benefits of doing so. Quality PE provides students with a multitude of important learning experiences that cannot be duplicated in the classroom. Physical Education is that phase of education which is concerned with the teaching of skills, improving physical fitness, the reinforcement of other subjects, self-discipline, leadership and cooperation, enhancing self-efficacy, stress reduction, and strengthening peer relationships. Physical activity contributes much to the growth, development, and the general well-being of every individual. Some of the benefits of our quality PE program are:

·        An opportunity to teach character traits such as sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, encouragement, kindness, responsibility, self-esteem, respect for others, and so much more!

·        A quality PE program keeps our students healthy through participation through the program, while teaching them the basic skills needed for future fitness, athletic, and health success. A student who is physically and mentally healthy is more likely to be prepared to meet the daily challenges of living in our society, and is more likely to make appropriate choices about lifestyles.

·        Quality PE involves every student, and meets every student at his or her level of ability.

Bradford Academy Physical Education is more than running, calisthenics, or sport. It is a total movement experience that focuses on fun, involvement, character, self-esteem, health and fitness, and total well-being for our students. It is an essential part of every day to live long, healthy lives.

Bradford Academy PE/Health students will:

·        Learn and appreciate the benefits of physical activity;

·        Acknowledge and appreciate diversity;

·        Engage in healthy practices;

·        Be able to perform basic motor and psychomotor skills;

·        Develop a thirst for learning;

·        Encourage others to participate in physical activity; and

·        Exhibit strong morals, values, and character.

As Bradford Academy Physical Educators, we pledge that...

“NO CHILD WILL BE LEFT ON THEIR BEHIND!”