Parkville School Physical Education

Mission Statement

All Great Neck Physical Education Students will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Vision Statement

Great Neck Physical Education is dedicated to a standards based Pre K-12 program that leads all students to a healthy, active lifestyle.

 Our district wide program will provide opportunities for:

• The application of fitness skills and concepts
• Developmentally appropriate progression of motor skills
• Diverse learning for all students in a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment
• Practicing personal and social responsibility
• Utilizing technology to enhance learning
• Active engagement for all students through meaningful instruction
• Increased physical activity outside of the Physical Education class

 Keys to a successful, quality Physical Education program include:

• Administrative, school and community involvement and support
• Ongoing quality professional development opportunities
• Teacher scheduling and class sizes that are maximally supportive of student learning
• Ongoing student assessment and program evaluation

Steven Smith
Physical Education Teacher
Great Neck Public Schools
ssmith@greatneck.k12.ny.us
​516-441-4373