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Physical Education Department
- Instructional Supervisor: Dave Franceschi
- PE teachers: Rich DeFrancesco; Dave DeGeronimo; Aileen Delaney; Cindi Durchlag; Joe Ginanni
6th Grade
During one period, students spend alternate days in Physical Education and Music. The opportunities in music include beginning and continuing instruction in string and wind instruments, choir, and general music. Sixth grade students have the opportunity to choose the type of music instruction in which they participate.
7th Grade
Physical Education consists of a program of activities that are designed to develop good basic motor skills, physical fitness, nutrition, and fundamental movement patterns. Emphasis is placed on the importance of positive sportsmanship and cooperation, including respect for one another. Students are provided an introductory exposure to a wide variety of activities, including team sports, individual and dual sports, rhythms and aquatics.
8th Grade
Physical Education consists of a program of activities that are designed to develop good basic motor skills, nutrition, physical fitness and fundamental movement patterns. Emphasis is placed on the importance of positive sportsmanship and cooperation, including respect for one another. Students are provided an introductory exposure to a wide variety of activities, including team sports, individual and dual sports, rhythms and aquatics.
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Palo Alto Unified School District
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