Grading

Physical Education is required each year by the New York State Department of Education.  Students who receive a passing grade in Physical Education will receive .5 credits towards high school graduation.  2.0 credits are needed to fulfill NYS requirements.

Each student receives a grade based on thier ability to meet the NYS Learning standards as specifically related to the activity that they participate in. 

Each student participates two different activities each quarter/marking  period.  Students may earn 50 points per activity.  Points are based on the following:

• Social and behavioral responsibility/class participation (40%):   NYS Learning Standard 2
• Skill Assessments (24%):  NYS Learning Standard 1
• Skill Application and Strategy (24%):  NYS Learning Standards 1, 2 and 3 
• Cognitive Knowledge (12%): NYS Learning Standards 1 and 3

BHS PE 2008 Grade Rubric (pdf file)

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