Health and Physical Education

The physical education program at NPLHS involves a wide variety of activities.  In order to have a successful year, each individual will need to adhere to the following guidelines in physical education class:

1. Class participation in appropriate gym clothing is mandatory. This clothing must adhere to the school district dress code policy even during high movement periods. 

2. Students who miss class because of absence will have to schedule make-up classes with the instructor.  This includes those students who miss class because of band lessons.

3. Because of legal and safety liability, no jewelry is to be worn.  Valuables will be collected by the instructor upon entering the classroom.

4. A student with a medical problem that prohibits regular participation will be assigned to a remedial physical education program.  A medical slip from the student's doctor will precipitate this action.  Short term medical excuses will be handled in the same manner.

5. Grades will be based on daily class participation, physical fitness tests, skills tests, and written tests appropriate to certain units.  Physical education is a required subject as mandated by the state of Pennsylvania.  A student who passes in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 receives a 1/2 credit each year.  A student MUST pass physical education each year to be eligible for graduation.
   
   

Sex education is part of this district’s curriculum.  Parents/Guardians who wish to have an outline of the material covered in this course may contact the Health/Physical Education teacher.