Deerfield High School
Physical Education Department
Physical
Education
Leaders Program
Overview
Students wishing to be in the Physical Education Leaders Program must apply and be accepted into the program. The program will take the place of regular Physical Education classes. The Physical Education Leaders Program is a two year program in which students develop leadership skills to be used in the Physical Education setting. Junior year students are placed in one of three Junior Leader sections, in place of their PE class. Most freshmen and sophomore activities are presented. Students also learn how to lead exercises, take attendance, set up drills, officiate, spot in gymnastics, and many other leadership skills that are helpful for Physical Education classes. Senior year, leaders are assigned to a freshmen or sophomore class where they use the skills learned junior year to work with under class students in Physical Education class. There is also an opportunity to work with students with disabilities who are in the ELS or Essentials Programs. Training is provided to help facilitate the leader in successfully working with students in the ELS or Essentials program.
Application Process
Any sophomore may apply to be in the Physical Education Leaders Program. We are looking for students who are highly motivated and enjoy Physical Education class. Students who are responsible, take initiative, have positive relations with peers and adults, are friendly and are positive make excellent leaders. Students are chosen after the committee reviews the following information:
- Individual application
- Recommendation from ONE Extracurricular sponsor
- Recommendation from ONE Classroom teacher
- Physical Education staff evaluation of each known applicant
- Senior and Junior Physical Education Leaders provide feedback on sophomore applicants
It is highly recommended that students do not fill out and return the application until after attending the meeting on February 6th.
Important Dates
| Jan 14-18 | First semester PE students receive information during sophomore PE class |
| Jan 29-Feb 1 | Second semester PE students receive information during sophomore PE class |
| February 6th | Mandatory meeting for all interested sophomores, 7:30 a.m. or 3:25 a.m. in A 100 Recommendation forms to be given out by applicants to ONE Extracurricular and ONE Classroom teacher. No forms should be given to anyone on the Physical Education Staff. Recommendation forms are available at the meeting and on the website. (see below) |
| February 15th | Applications are due to Ms Luehr in K 114. Late applications are not accepted. Completed recommendation forms from Extracurricular and Classroom Teacher are due to Ms Luehr in K 114. Recommendation forms are confidential and should not be seen by applicant. |
| March 7th | Students chosen to be in the Leaders Program will be notified by email. |
| Junior Leader Application | |
| Classroom Teacher Evaluation | |
| Extracurricular Evaluation | |
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Luehr at gluehr@dist113.org or call at 224-632-3112.