May 25, 2005
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This letter is intended to inform you of how Presidential Fitness Testing figured into your child’s fourth quarter grade. The Physical Fitness Program includes five events that measure muscular strength, cardio respiratory endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility. Fitness testing is done in the Fall (pre-test), Winter (mid-test), and Spring (post-test). The post-test is an opportunity for the students to earn either a Presidential or National Physical Fitness Award. The Presidential Award recognizes youth who achieve an outstanding level of Physical Fitness. Boys and girls who score at or above the 85th percentile (based on the 1985 School Population Fitness Survey) on all five events are eligible for this award. The National Award is for those who score at or above the 50th percentile on all five events, but fall below the 85th percentile in one or more of the events. This demonstrates a basic, yet challenging, level of physical fitness.
My main goal is student improvement in all five categories. Your child’s grade is based on his/her own improvement. With each category being worth a possible three points, the fitness grade is worth 15 points.
The following grading scale was used:
+ 3 score improved/or met the national standard
+ 2 score remained the same
+ 1 score regressed
Bonus Points: +1 National Award / +2 Presidential Award
I hope this answers any questions you may have regarding grading for the fitness testing. It has been a pleasure to be your child’s physical education teacher this year. Have an enjoyable summer.
NATIONAL
Sincerely,
Jeremy Knauer
K-5 Physical Education Instructor
River Ridge
PRESIDENTIAL
