John Philip Sousa Elementary School believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. In order to establish a climate of cooperation, it is necessary to establish guidelines for behavior. Therefore, all students are expected to follow five basic rules. Teachers will discuss these rules, as well as special classroom rules, with students at the beginning of the year.
The physical education program at John Philip Sousa Elementary School has the following major objectives: The development of motor skills, improved self-esteem and social skills, enhanced health related fitness, a basic cognitive understanding of nutrition, safety, and the different systems in the body, as well as an appreciation of lifetime physical activity.