PE Credit Options

Physical Education (PE) Credit Options

To earn a high school diploma, students must earn 0.5 credit of Health (taken in 9th grade) and 1.5 credits of PE. There may be circumstances where a student needs an alternate option to fulfill this 1.5 credit of PE. This alternative option requires the student to demonstrate competency/mastery of the knowledge portion of PE and engagement in physical activity by successfully completing district-administered Fitness Assessments (2 assessments that each waive 0.5 credit PE) and the Athletic/Activity Log (waives remaining 0.5 PE credit).  

 

Remaining PE Credits to Excuse:	Student Must Complete:
0.5 credit	- Fitness Assessment 1
1.0 credit	- Fitness Assessment 1  - Fitness Assessment 2
1.5 credits	- Fitness Assessment 1  - Fitness Assessment 2  - Athletic/Activity Log

 

Students must meet and agree to the following criteria:

• Student will not be eligible for a TA position, late arrival, or early dismissal.
• Student must participate in a full 6 period day.
• Student must submit an Appendix E in Skyward for each 0.5 credit of PE (you can only submit one Appendix E at a time/per day). Student may submit Appendix E beginning in the 2^nd semester of 11^th grade.  
• Students may take the Fitness Assessment(s) in 12^th grade only. 

Visit the district website for more information.

 

How to apply for approval: 

• Step 1: Request approval through Skyward in Student Access. If you are in the second semester of 11^th grade or in 12^th grade and have incomplete or in-progress PE credits, you will see a Skyward tile labeled: “Appendix E: Request for Excuse from Physical Ed”. Complete and submit the form. Make sure to select the appropriate test option.
• Step 2: Wait for your counselor to review. Your counselor will review your Appendix E request in Skyward. This may take 5-7 school days. 
• Step 3: Register for the assessment(s). If your request is approved, you will receive an email with a link to register for the assessment. For more information on the district-led process, assessment dates and deadlines, and the Athletic/Activity Log, please visit the district website linked above.