9-12 Physical Education

Health and Physical Education Graduation Requirements

To graduate from Glastonbury High School, students are required to pass Health and Physical Education 9 (HPE9) and Health and Physical Education 10 (HPE10), and two grade 11/12 Physical Education courses. Graduation requirements are governed by the same grading and attendance policies for other courses at Glastonbury High School. The student’s grade for Health and Physical Education will be calculated into the Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) and class rank. To meet graduation requirements, students also have the opportunity to achieve Performance Standards 15 and 16 that are specific to the Health and Physical Education department goals.

Medical Restrictions

Short-term medical restrictions written by Physicians licensed in the State of Connecticut, Osteopathic Physicians, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant will be accepted; a note written by a parent will not be accepted. A student who has an extended medical leave is required to provide the school nurse with a medical waiver written by a medically qualified professional. Long-term medically excused students will be provided with an opportunity to receive credit, determined, by the teacher and/or Director of Health and Physical Education.

Grading

The student’s overall grade in Physical Education is determined by their performance according to SHAPE America's national standards and assesses students in the following areas:

1. Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: Application of skills required to perform a variety of physical activities with competence and safety.

2. Knowledge of Movement Concepts: Understanding and applying principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.

3. Health-Related Fitness: Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

4. Responsible Social Behavior: Exhibiting respectful social behaviors that promote teamwork, leadership, and cooperation in physical activity settings.

5. Participation in Physical Activity: Engaging regularly in physical activities that promote health and wellness.

Daily grading is based on a participation and engagement rubric, which focuses on National Standards 3 & 4. 

The student’s grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total number of points earned during the semester by the total possible points based on the number of days they were present in class.