Physical Education 

Students must complete 1 unit of Physical Education – Beginning Kinesiology to fulfill graduation requirements. 

Varsity athletics, JROTC, and Marching Band may be used as a replacement for the Beginning Kinesiology Credit.

Beginning Kinesiology (Grade 9) or Transfer if credit needed

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

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Beginning Kinesiology, a required one-credit course, reinforces physical education concepts and skills learned in Grades K-8 by providing students with further knowledge and skills to construct and implement a lifelong plan for physical activity. It is recommended that it be taken in Grade 9. After completing Beginning Kinesiology, students will be equipped to sustain healthy, active lifestyles and to engage in fitness-oriented, self-selected lifetime sports which are both enjoyable and meaningful. Students can also expand their capabilities for independent learning that produces sound decision-making, which will support future participation in health-enhancing fitness activities.

Advanced Kinesiology (Grade 10,11,12) or Transfer if credit needed

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

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Advanced Kinesiology, an elective one-credit course, reinforces physical education concepts and skills learned in Grade 9 by providing students with further knowledge and skills to construct and implement a lifelong plan for physical activity. It is recommended that it be taken in Grades10, 11, or 12. After completing Advanced Kinesiology, students will be equipped to sustain healthy, active lifestyles and to engage in fitness-oriented, self-selected lifetime sports which are both enjoyable and meaningful. Students can also expand their capabilities for independent learning that produces sound decision-making, which will support future participation in health-enhancing fitness activities.

Varsity Athletics 1 - 4 (Grade 9,10,11, 12) Sport Specific Courses – Approval from Coach Required

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

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Varsity Athletics is designed for the student with exceptional athletic ability that wishes to further develop his or her athletic skills. This course is designed to increase cardiovascular conditioning, to advance body conditioning, and to advance weight training, as related to various individual sports.

JROTC 1 (Grade 9,10,11, 12)

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites: None

Course Fees:  $10.00

Beginning level of Army JROTC (LET 1) is a one-credit course. Areas covered are Citizenship in Action, Leadership Theory and Application and Foundations for Success.  JROTC cadets will learn citizenship skills and how to apply them both in school and in their personal life. They will be issued free of charge a Army JROTC uniform. They will learn how to prepare it for wear, how to wear it and receive a weekly grade on their uniform wear. They will perform physical fitness training one day a week and may receive an imbedded credit for PT. Cadets will learn self-awareness and set up a personal growth plan. They will learn the different learning styles and listening skills. They will be led and mentored by upper-class JROTC cadets.

Marching Band (Grade 9,10,11, 12)

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites: None

Course Fees:  $300

Marching Band class is taught during the Fall Semester.  Students who participate in the Marching Band class receive a Physical Education credit for this course.  Students who have participated instrumental music courses are allowed to enroll in this class.  During the class block, students will play a variety of music (i.e. marching band music and concert band music).

Health Education and Drivers Education

Health Education is a 0.5 credit course that will be paired with Drivers Education another 0.5 credit course for scheduling purposes.  Students must have learning permit to take the Drivers Education course, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Health Education (Grade 10)

Course Code:

0.5 Credit                    

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High school students experience significant growth and development as they assume complicated responsibilities. The health education course encompasses the eight comprehensive health strands and focuses on the application and mastery of developing health-enhancing skills. Health instruction is addressed in a way that allows students to obtain, interpret, and apply basic health information to their daily lives. In order to be health-literate, students are encouraged to become self-directed learners while establishing a basic understanding of health promotion and disease prevention

Drivers Education (Grade 10,11, 12)

Course Code:

0.5 Credit                    

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Course Fees:  $30

Driver Education is an elective course designed to give students an opportunity to learn basic driving skills and to develop an appropriate attitude toward safe operation of motor vehicles. The course includes classroom instruction and on-street driving. This class is designed for 10th graders. (A student MUST have learning permit to take the course NO EXCEPTIONS.)