NASPE STARS School (2005-2008) Oliver Heckman Elementary School Neshaminy School District STAR Level I (2005-2008) Elementary School: Oliver Heckman Elementary School Cherry Street Langhorne, PA 19047 215-752-3822 [ website ] Brian Kern, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Richard Grafius

The physical education program at the Oliver Heckman Elementary School, Langhorne, PA, has one teacher for 532 students. Classes meet one time a week on a five day rotation. The program emphasis is on movement/skill themes and fitness related activities. Learning activities include creative dance, sport and game strategies, bike safety and cooperative/adventure activities. Weekly homework assignments link instruction and participation in physical activities at home. Multiple after school programs provide increased opportunity for physical activity. Total school staff and parental support includes participating in the walkers/wheelers club in which everyone logs walking or biking miles.