Physical Education and Driver Education

Unexcused Absences

Unexcused absences cannot be made up. Failure may result if a student accumulates 6 or more unexcused absences.

Excused Absences

An excused absence can be made-up within 2 weeks of the absence.

Make-ups in the Adapted Gym

• Monday - Thursday, 3:15- 4:15 p.m. 
• Wear PE uniform or appropriate work out clothing.
• You must wear gym shoes.
• Bring all belongings to the gym OR lock up in your hall locker. PE locker rooms are locked after 3:15 p.m., and you will not be allowed back into the locker room.
• Bring your student ID to check in.
• You will exercise on the cardio equipment for 35 minutes. You MUST check out of the make-up with the supervisor in order to receive the make-up credit and to retrieve your ID.

Make-ups in the Weight Room

• Monday - Thursday, 3:15- 4:15 p.m. 
• Wear PE uniform or appropriate work out clothing.
• You must wear gym shoes.
• You MUST lock all of your belongings up in your hall locker; no book bags are allowed into the weight room. PE locker rooms are locked after 3:15 p.m. and you will not be allowed back into the locker room
• Bring your ID to check in.
• You will work out with effort for 35+ minutes.  Check out with the supervisor upon completion of your 35 minutes.

When students become injured/ill and unable to participate in Physical Education class we do require the following information to exempt them from participation. This information must be submitted to the Physical Education office as soon as possible, the Physical Education office located in Room 2301.

1. If a student is ill and the parent/guardian would like the student to remain out of physical activity for 2 days or less we will accept a note from the parent, informing us to keep their child from participating.

2. If a student needs to refrain from activity for more than 2 days we will require a physician's excuse (on doctor's letterhead or script) stating that they should refrain from physical activity for a stated amount of time (have doctor estimate if necessary) and/or the medical limitation form .If the note requires a student out of physical activity for 2 weeks or less, we will have the student remain with his/her class without participating. They will be "medically excused" for those days from any physical activity but will remain in class and given alternate assignments to earn credit. The student's activity may be modified per doctor recommendations.

3. If a student is unable to participate for more than 2 weeks and has brought in a physician's note, we will assign them to a medical study hall for the term of the physician's excuse. Students must attend this study hall or be accounted for in the building by another teacher during the term of this medical waiver. They also may receive alternate assignments to complete for credit.

4. If a physical education student is also a student-athlete, any medical restrictions in physical education will also affect athletic participation.?

   Scope and Suggested Sequences:

   • Grade 9 should be Freshman Physical Education, All Gender Fitness and Self-Defense and Health?

   • Grade 10 should have added Step Back/Self Defense

CREDIT: If a student is unable to participate for an extended period (one quarter or more) of time due to medical reasons they will be given a grade of M, which does not give the student credit.  The student must take another class in order to make up the credit required for graduation.  Students may be required to participate in alternative assignments as a part of their medical contract.

NOTE: Special Activities in Physical Education shall be provided for pupils whose physical or emotional condition, as determined by a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, prevents their participation in the general education PE courses.