Please select your student's top 5 choices for their PE requirement for 9th grade.
Students who participate in extracurricular athletics or other extracurricular activities involving physical activity may earn .5 credit for PE if they successfully demonstrate participation in one or more of the following extracurricular activities and students have submitted an application prior to the deadline for scheduling (August 9th):
1 season of sports on a local high school or club team
1 season of marching band on a local high school
All families must submit this form by August 9th for approval and scheduling.
Any student who earns the PE waiver will be placed in an independent academic study class.
Here is a short description of each of the courses offered for PE:
Independent Study Session - PE Waiver Students Only:
Students will have an opportunity to independently study and complete IB assessments and coursework.
General PE Course:
This PE course will focus on physical activity with an emphasis on developing communication, problem solving, cooperation and team building skills. Students will participate in fitness activities to gain a better appreciation for and understanding of physical fitness. Students will also learn about human anatomy. No prior experience required.
Dance:
Students will learn and practice a variety of dance with the goal of learning and development of technique while promoting wellness. No prior experience needed.
Yoga:
Students will learn and practice yoga with the goal of learning and development of technique while promoting wellness. No prior experience needed.
Aerobics:
Students will learn and practice aerobics with the goal of learning and development of technique while promoting wellness. No prior experience needed.
Strength Training and Conditioning:
Students will learn and practice a variety of strength training and conditioning, including calisthenics (exercise that uses a person’s body weight such as pushups, planks, crunches, etc), running, and stretching with the goal of learning and development of technique while promoting wellness. No prior experience needed.