Explorer West Middle School

Middle School - Seattle, WA

Redefining the Middle School Experience.

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PE and Athletics

Physical Education

The physical education program provides all students with the opportunity to develop and
maintain a healthy level of fitness and personal development. Through physical education, each student will acquire personal values that encourage living a full and productive lifestyle.

Personal development also includes motor skills and movement patterns through games, relays, group activities, and traditional and non-traditional sports. Because classes are active by nature, physical education provides unique outcomes that will not be realized elsewhere in the Explorer West curriculum.

The program’s objectives allow each student to:

  • Be introduced to a variety of sports
  • Gain an understanding of and appreciation for human movement
  • Develop social and intellectual skills such as cooperation and team building
  • Increase their individual strength and balance
  • Enhance their self image and esteem

EW TrackUnits included over both the first and second semesters:

  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Pickleball
  • Floor Hockey
  • Badminton
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
    Other non-traditional games, relays, and fitness challenges are mixed in throughout each two-three week unit. All classes are planned for and held outdoors as often as possible, weather permitting.

PE & Athletics - Main program elements by grade:

6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade
Emphasis is on fundamental motor skills, and the enhancement of the ability to throw, catch, run, dodge, start and stop under control. Increased focus is put on students working on group skills with the emphasis on listening, acceptance of others, presenting new ideas, taking risks, and decision-making. Fitness is taken a step further, giving students an understanding of how to develop and maintain an adequate fitness level throughout life. Eighth graders are expected to be much more self-directing in organizing activities, choosing fair and equal teams, and officiating their own games.

After-School Sports

Explorer West also provides students with the opportunity to participate in after school sports programs through out the year. Students develop skills, discipline, and leadership within each program. The programs are fun, inclusive and focusing on developing skills and teamwork! The sports we offer include:

Co-Ed Soccer
Girls Volleyball
Boys and Girls Basketball
Co-Ed Tennis
Co-Ed Track
Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee

Academics at EW

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Upcoming Events

Feb
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all-day No School Mid Winter Break
No School Mid Winter Break
Feb 18 – Feb 22 all-day
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8:30 am Donuts with Evan
Donuts with Evan
Mar 8 @ 8:30 am – 9:15 am
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all-day No School Parent Conference
No School Parent Conference
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7:00 pm Drama Performance Section A
Drama Performance Section A
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all-day No School Spring Break
No School Spring Break
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Explorer West Middle School
10015 28th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
P: 206.935.0495
F: 206.932.7113

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Latest News

  • Calling All Environmentally Conscious Students!
  • Delayed Start February 5, 2019
  • School Closed Due to Snow- February 4, 2019



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