Physical Education

The Physical Education Department offers a health-related fitness program. Students will experience a variety of cardiovascular and fitness-related activities, as well as physical skills, while participating in cardiovascular and team-centered activities. Students will also acquire the practical experiences and knowledge required to establish a healthy lifestyle, both as an adolescent and a maturing adult.

The cornerstone of the program is the health-related fitness assessment administered throughout the school year. This assessment determines the health fitness level of each student registered in Physical Education and his/her level of improvement.

Excessive absenteeism or non-participation must be made up.  Make-up cards are issued to students.  Students can attend another class during their free hour, or use the fitness center or cardio center during their lunch hour of during Early Bird Physical Education for make-up credit.

Health education information is linked to the knowledge and understanding each student needs to improve his or her level of emotional and physical health. During the semester a students takes Health Education, he/she is not required to take Physical Education.

Medical excuses are accepted from parents for up to three (3) days within each six (6) week grading period. Excuses of longer duration must be written by a physician. Students with physicians' notes will be accommodated in either an alternative activity or our alternative program (see Alternative Physical Education).  . Upon completion of the medical excuse, the student will be reassigned to a regularly scheduled Physical Education class. If a physical education student is also a student-athlete, any medical restrictions in physical education also will affect his/her athletic participation.

All classes in Physical Education (except the Leaders Programs) are PASS/FAIL. Students must pass two of the three six weeks to attain a passing grade. Receiving a failing grade in the last six weeks of the semester will result in a failing grade for the semester.