Welcome!

Welcome to a new school year at Castillero M.S. My name is Mr. Silvestre.  Throughout the year we are going cover many aspects in physical education, from fitness and health to team sports.  I want you to know what kind of teacher I am, my philosophy, and goals for the school year.

A climate of fairness and respect will be the norm within the class.  You don't have to be friends, but you will respect each other.  We have a daily routine that does not deviate much, adding a bit of security, knowing what will take place from day to day.  I expect a jump in maturity level from the previous year, holding kids accountable for personal responsibilities, such as bringing required materials and making appointments to make up missed fitness tests.  I expect kids to participate fully with whatever activity is laid out, applying and practicing skills covered.  All the students should have received and read the syllabus.  Aside from an overview and class expectations, standards covered include the following:

• Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply to learning and performance of physical activities.
  
• Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.
  
• Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
  
• Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies as applied to learning and performance of physical activity.