You have 3 ways to earn your two required Health/Physical Education graduation credits.
Traditional Method
- Student will enroll in 2 semesters of Health and 2 semesters of PE during the regular school day.
- Course work is completed in the classroom and gymnasium during the school year.
Considerations:
- Student will dress in appropriate PE attire throughout the semester
- No cost
- 90 days of classroom/gymnasium experience
Summer School
- Summer sessions 1 and 2 offer Health I, Health Il, Outdoor Ed I and Outdoor Ed Il annually.
- Sessions are 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday for three weeks.
- Students will earn .5 credit for each session completed
- Outdoor Education classes are held at Newport News Park and include activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing and camping.
- Daily attendance is required for successful completion of course.
Considerations:
- Outdoor summer weather conditions
- Summer school costs apply
- Full day program
- Each session is 12 days in length
After-School (8th period course)
- Student and parent will attend two mandatory Wellness and Fitness Management orientation meeting: 1 via Zoom and 1 in person to collect Polar wearable.
(Contact your school counselor for more information). - Students will be assigned a Polar heart rate monitor to track physical activity
- Students submit weekly activity logs and written work housed in Canvas
Considerations
- Self-paced course requires effective time management skills and self-motivation
- Flexible scheduling
- Internet access required to complete online assignments
Have questions? Contact your school counselor.
