Bassick High School
1181 Fairfield Avenue                                                                                                                                                         Phone (203)576-7350
Bridgeport, CT 06605                                                                                                                   

Bassick High School Code of Conduct: At Bassick High School We: 1. Treat Everyone With Respect    2. Take Responsibility For Our Own Learning     3. Conduct Ourselves As Responsible Citizens

Department Coordinator: Peter Shanazu

Phone (203) 576-7362

Email: PSHANAZU@BRIDGEPORTEDU.NET

P.E Teachers: Craig Bruno          Patrick O'Rourke        Christie DeLallo

Health Teacher:  Laurie Cimmino             

The Physical Education Department provides the opportunity for every student to acquire knowledge, skills and self esteem in a supportive setting. Students are offered a wide range of  activities in a coeducational program that emphasizes team sports, recreational activities and a planned individual fitness program. Students develop an awareness of the habits necessary for a healthy lifestyle and develop the process of life long fitness.

Course Offerings

Connecticut State Law (164 Section 10-15) requires that all students include Physical Education in their schedules unless they have a medical excuse.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1..................... 88130010.......................... Grade 9-5 points Students are introduced to a broad and varied program of team sports.  Emphasis is placed on the development and refinement of basic skills, playing the game and experiencing play at all positions.  Team play is a very important aspect of the program.  Required for graduation.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2........................... 88130020...... Grades 9, 10, 11, 12-5 points Students are offered a wide range of activities in a co-educational program that emphasizes team sports, recreational activities and a planned individual fitness program.  Required for graduation.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3.......................... 88530030.......... Grades 10, 11, 12-5 points Students are offered a wide range of activities in a co-educational program that emphasizes team sports, recreational activities and a planned individual fitness program. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4............................ 88530040................ Grades 11, 12-5 points Students are offered a wide range of activities in a co-educational program that emphasizes team sports, recreational activities and a planned individual fitness program. 

HEALTH................................................... 88130040...... Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 points provides information to motivate students to protect, maintain and improve their health.  Topics include:  Substance Abuse, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional Health, Growth and Development, Disease Prevention, First Aid and Safety, Family Life, AIDS, Community Health and Self-Esteem.  Required for graduation. 

HEALTH OUTREACH/
RECONNECTING YOUTH........................ 88130050...... Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 points is a school-based, one-semester health elective designed for "at risk" youth.  Incorporating a peer group approach to building life skills, the program's main goal is to reach out to students who may be potential dropouts or become involved in substance abuse and/or other problems such as depression, suicidal behavior, aggression, and violence.  Students are randomly selected and individually invited to participate in the program.  Referrals may also be made by administrators and guidance counselors.