• Hi students and families:
     
    My name is Joseph Leone, Physical Education teacher at Palisade Prep. 
     
    This is my 11th year at the school.
     
    It's my 27th year teaching, as I worked at Cross Hill Academy (the old Emerson) for five years as a PE teacher and Athletic Director.  And an additional 11 years teaching in NYC schools.
     
    I am here to assist you in any way possible, to help ensure your child's academic success in Yonkers Public Schools.
     
    Please feel free to contact me at any time (through Teams, Remind, or email) if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child.
     
    I am here to work collaboratively with you to make your child's experience here at Palisade Prep as enjoyable and successful as possible.
     
    Sincerely,
    Coach Leone 
     

  • About Physical Education: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), physical education is the foundation of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program. It is an academic subject characterized by a planned, sequential K–12 curriculum (course of study) that is based on the national standards for physical education. Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Supporting schools to establish physical education daily can provide students with the ability and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime. 

    There are many benefits of physical education in schools. When students get physical education, they can:

    • Increase their level of physical activity.
    • Improve their grades and standardized test scores.
    • Stay on-task in the classroom.

    Increased time spent in physical education does not negatively affect students’ academic achievement.