Phys Ed/ Health/ Driver Ed & Option 2

Phys Ed / Health / Driver Ed

Your schedule will automatically be loaded with one quarter (1.25 cr) of the appropriate Health/Driver Ed for grade level (Health 9, Driver Ed 10, Health 11, Health 12) and three quarters (1.25 cr each = 3.75 cr total) of a Phys Ed holding code. On the first day of each quarter that you have a Phys Ed holding code on your schedule, you are to report to the auditorium during that period to make your Phys Ed selection for the quarter.

If you have been approved for Option 2 for a quarter of Phys Ed (this would be showing on your schedule as a study hall for the quarter plus an Option 2 code), then you need not report to the auditorium on the first day of the quarter. Instead, report to the study hall showing on your schedule.

Option 2

According to the state of New Jersey, Option 2 allows students to earn credit through an alternative pathway. At Columbia High School, this is currently only available for CHS Robotics Club Members to fulfill 21st Century Life & Careers credits and for competitive athletes to fulfill Physical Education credits. Specific criteria are outlined in the option 2 packet available from the club’s advisor and/or the building principal.

  • Students who are approved for the Robotics option will receive a grade of P and 2.5 21st Century Life & Careers credits upon successful completion of course requirements.

  • Students who are approved for the competitive athletics option will receive a grade of P and 1.25 Physical Education credits for one quarter and students may apply for up to two quarters. The student will be placed in a study hall during their Physical Education period for the quarter(s). Students should apply for Physical Education Option 2 for 22-23 in June 2022 with the specific season(s) they intend to participate. The application will be posted on the CHS Counseling website. For a winter sport, you can apply for Option 2 for EITHER Q2 or Q3. Please note, Option 2 PE is not applicable for Health/Driver’s Education which is automatically assigned to a student and cannot be changed.


Students should apply in June 2022 using form below and on the PE/Athletics website, but must apply for Physical Education Option 2 for:

- QUARTER 1 (Fall sports) by submitting the form by July 1, 2022.

- QUARTER 2 (Winter sports) by submitting the form by October 28, 2022.

- QUARTER 3 (Winter sports, only if you are not already opting out for Q2 for the same winter sport) by submitting the form by January 21, 2023.

- QUARTER 4 (Spring sports) by submitting the form by April 1, 2023.


For a winter sport, you can apply for Option 2 for EITHER Q2 or Q3.


Please note, Option 2 PE is not applicable for Health/Driver’s Education which is automatically assigned to a student and cannot be changed:

Grade 10 - Driver Ed scheduled for Q1

Grade 12 - Health 12 scheduled for Q2

Grade 11 - Health 11 scheduled for Q3

Grade 9 - Health 9 scheduled for Q4