NASPE STARS School (2005-2008) Equestrian Trails School School District of Palm Beach County STAR LEVEL 1 (2005-2008) Elementary School: Equestrian Trails Elementary School SD of Palm Beach County 9720 Pierson Road Wellington, FL 33414 561-791-9300 [ website ] [ PE Department website ] Sandra Gero, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Amie Schneider Julius Baumann

Equestrian Trails Elementary strives to provide a quality program to all children aligned with established NASPE and Florida State standards. Two teachers provide instruction two periods every seven days for 1250 plus students. Staff has designed a yearly plan of instruction with an integration of physical activity and fitness components. The plan follows the curriculum of the Palm Beach County Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Students receive instruction focused on basic movements, movement concepts, fitness concepts and basic skills of several movement forms including team, dual and individual sports, and dance. Students experience exposure to a variety of different activities within these movement forms. The emphasis of the school district on an integrated curriculum provides opportunity to focus on physical education concepts (PE Standard 2) as they relate to science, math and language arts. The “Get Out Get Active” community related program encourages student participation in physical activity outside of school.