Valley Central High School
Procedures for Athletic Option Physical Education
Students who apply for the program must initiate their request through an appointment
with their guidance counselor. Because this is a pilot program, the eligibility guidelines
for the program are strictly enforced. We must emphasize that failure to complete the
extensive written component on time will result in loss of credit for the semester in
physical education. It is very important that students who elect this program are highly
motivated, independent and responsible. Guidance Counselors will determine based on a
conference with the student if the program can offer a specific benefit for their
educational program as dictated by scheduling and/or individual circumstances.
All students must return the attached permission slip signed by all parties to be eligible
for the program. Please find below the specific guidelines and procedures for Varsity
Athletic Option Physical Education.
1.
Student will meet with their guidance counselor to request Option PE. The
guidance counselor will determine if there is an educational rationale that will
benefit the student’s overall academic plan.
2.
The program is for students in grades 11 and 12 who are participating on a varsity
athletic team.
3. In order to be eligible student/athletes must have received a grade of 90% or
higher in physical education during both semesters of the previous school year
demonstrating proficiency in 3 activities and competency in 6 others while
meeting the NYS Standards in Health and Physical Education. Students must be
currently up to date in credits in physical education.
4. Option PE is scheduled by semester. The fall season will be used for first
semester and the winter and spring for the second semester.
5.
Option PE has two components:
a. Participation on a varsity athletic team for the entire season.
b. Completion of an extensive written cognitive physical education project.
Both must be completed in order to receive credit. Students who fail to complete
either component will not receive credit and will not be eligible for future
participation in the program. Credit value is .25 per semester.
6. Grading will be numeric and determined by input from weekly rubrics from the
coach and the district writing rubric for the written project. Final grades will be
assigned by the physical education teacher.
7. Students who are cut from a team, quit a team or lose their eligibility to
participate, either through academic ineligibility or a violation of the athletic code
of conduct must be immediately rescheduled for a physical education class. They
will receive credit for any assignments or participation they have completed
successfully prior to their loss of eligibility.
8. Students must complete the registration form with all required signatures NO
LATER THAN TEN SCHOOL DAYS AFTER THE START OF THE
SEMESTER.
Varsity Physical Education Option Registration Form
This form must be returned to the Athletic Office no later than 10 school days after the
start of the semester.
Student: First Name ________________ Last Name _________________________
Grade _______
I have received a copy of the guidelines for the program and fully
understand my responsibility for successfully completing the Varsity
Athlete Option Physical Education Program for the semesters indicated
below.
_____ Fall Semester 2010
Fall Sport _________________________
_____ Spring Semester 2010-2011
Winter or Spring Sport _________________
I also understand that I must complete the comprehensive written
project in full by the due date each semester and that failure to complete
the project in its entirety will result in loss of credit for the semester. I
also understand that I must fulfill my commitment as a varsity athlete
in addition to the written assignment to receive ¼ physical education
credit for the semester.
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Student’s Signature
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Date
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Parent’s Signature
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Date
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Guidance Counselor
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Date
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Director of Health, PE & Athletics
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Date