Why Flex PE?

I’m taking FLEX PE and FLEX Elective because I’m working toward graduating early this year. FLEX PE this fall was mainly a credit decision, but I liked the idea of managing my own progress.

Why Flex Elective?

I chose FLEX Elective for 2 credits in the spring because it lets me earn credit for the projects and videos I put so much time into outside of school, which makes the class feel useful for my real life. 

Flex PE

FLEX PE is mostly student-led, so I set my own fitness and wellness goals rather than following a set plan. Although I am expected to pick projects that fit into 3 categories: Physical, Mental, and Medical. A lot of the work happens outside of class, where I track my progress on my own. In class, Ms. Thielen checks in, gives feedback, and helps keep me on track, but she doesn’t directly assign day-to-day work.

FLEX Elective

FLEX ELECT is also very self-directed, but instead of focusing on fitness, it’s centered around a personal interest or skill. And, this interest/skill does not need to fit into any one category. For me, that’s content creation. Most of the work happens outside of class, where I plan, create, and improve my projects. In class, I mainly use the time to check in, get feedback, and adjust my goals. 

PHS Plans: 

After high school, I plan to work for about a year, keep my job at The Marina, and keep building my YouTube channel on the side. Once I’ve saved enough, I want to move to the Edmonton area in Alberta, Canada. I’m not sure yet if I’ll go to college once I’m there, but I know I want to keep growing my photography, my content creation, and my fencing by joining a real club and competing in tournaments. I also want to stay involved with reptiles. I even have a pretty obscure dream of starting a reptile breeding business someday, though I’m still unsure about that path.

How do these Classes Relate To PHS?

FLEX PE:

This class connects to my plans after high school because it helps me build discipline and healthier routines that actually stick. It’s made me more aware of how I manage stress, energy, and consistency. Those skills matter in real life, whether it’s fitness, work, or just staying organized and responsible with my time. 

FLEX Elect:

This connects directly to my passion for content creation and what I want to pursue after high school. I’ve been interested in making content for a while, and I want to keep developing it into something more serious. This class helps me take that interest further by giving me structure while I work on improving my skills and figuring out how to turn it into a possible career path.