P.

E and Sports
Iris Farley and Paige Perkins
Our Proposal
Our goal is to turn Varsity sports, for only junior
and senior players, into a P.E credit. Each sport
season would count as one third of a credit.
You would have to play the full season.
( No joining half way through, no quitting). As
with any policy there will be rules.
Our Survey
In order to get a better idea of how many
students were actually struggling with getting a
P.E credit we surveyed 53 students. The results
were 44 students said they supported this. 9
students said they did not support it, and out of
the 44 students, 31 said it would directly benefit
them.
ST. Johnsbury Academy-
" One and one-half physical education credits are required
for graduation. All students are required to take Introduction
to Physical Education during their freshman year. Students
may satisfy the P.E. requirement by taking a semester of
dance at St. Johnsbury Academy. Alternatively, students
may receive one P.E. credit by:
Playing two different Junior Varsity or Varsity sports.
Playing the same sport for two years at the Junior Varsity
or Varsity level."
Otter valley-
" 262040 Physical Education through Junior Varsity and Varsity Sports:
Students who participate in Varsity/Junior Varsity athletics can earn up to .5
physical education credits (.25
credits for one sport per season). Prior to participating in this option, the student
must have successfully completed (earned.5 credits) in one semester of regular
physical education. Students must complete and register the necessary
paperwork, complete the season in its entirety, and be in good standing with the
team. The signed contract needs to be returned to guidance in the first two
weeks of the season. All other completed paperwork needs to be turned in at
the end of the season"
Sharon-
3. 1/2 credit for each TSA sport (track, soccer, ultimate, or
basketball). The Athletic Director and coaches will verify
participation in these sports and grant credit.
4. 1/4 or 1/2 credit for outside courses or sports participation,
depending on the number of hours. Examples might include
dance, horseback riding, gymnastics, club soccer, fencing, aerobics
and the like. These can be at a community college, through a
recreation center, or through other institutions. Students must
provide evidence of course completion to the Independent Study
Coordinator, Kimberly Barnhart
Cabot-
"This course is for students participating in football, volleyball or cross country.
It will be taken in the spring semester (off-season) and will count as credit of
physical education. This course is for students participating in basketball and
track. It will be taken in the fall semester (off-season) and will count as credit
of physical education. Note: Only credit of Wellness may be earned in grades
9-12. A maximum of one unit of physical education (including the credit of
Wellness if earned) may be counted toward graduation."
Lake Region
Needed 1.75 P.E credit. Freshmen year P.E
required = 1 credit. Junior P.E offered. You
can only fill of the P.E credit with sports
Spaulding-
"Independent Study Physical Education Through Athletics and Alternative
Means Students may earn PE credit either through participation in
interscholastic sports or through an alternative physical education plan.
Students should see their school counselor for more information and necessary
forms. Please be advised that the grading option for both of these Independent
Studies is PASS/FAIL. It is strongly advised that any independent PE is
completed prior to 12th grade, to prevent any graduation complications"
Middlebury Union Highschool-
Optional Sport Credit for PE II: Enhanced Fitness (1/4 Credit/season, Can earn
up to credit): Students who participate in two sports can earn credit in place
of taking PEII: Enhanced Fitness. Credit may be earned for only one sport per
season. Students interested in this option should talk to their guidance
counselor and complete the necessary paperwork. In order to receive this
credit the student must complete both seasons in their entirety and be in good
standing. Good standing includes regular attendance, participation, and effort.
In addition students will be expected to complete a written reflection related to
the Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. The grade
is on a pass/fail basis.
U-32
Co-Curricular Credit-Bearing Activities High School Athletic Teams G=
Girls B= Boys

Alpine Skiing G/B, Fall Cheerleading G/B, Gymnastics G, Soccer G/B,

Baseball B, Field Hockey G, Ice Hockey G/B, Softball G, Basketball
G/B, Football G/B, Lacrosse G/B, Tennis G/B, Cross Country G/B, Golf
G/B, Nordic Skiing G/B, Track G/B, Winter Cheerleading G/B
Colchester-
Alternative Credit Options: It is possible for students to earn
partial credit for participation in one of the following
programs during the semester in which they are enrolled in
PE: Interscholastic Sports Independent Study All Athletic
Credit Request and Independent Studies Must be Approved
in Advance by The Physical Education Department.
Prerequisite: None. Duration: Semester. Credit: 0.5
Physical Education
Vermont Commons school-
All of our extracurricular athletics also meet during P.E. time. If a student is involved
in an adult-supervised sports team within his or her community, he or she may be
eligible for a P.E. waiver.
Extracurricular Sports Program
The primary goal of the athletic program is to foster sportsmanship, leadership, and
personal growth. Student-athletes learn to balance academic eligibility with
responsibilities to their teammates. The team experience is open to any academically
eligible VCS student. While the objective of any competition is to win, this is
secondary to the primary goal of the VCS athletic program.
Vermont Commons School currently fields interscholastic teams in the following
sports: Volleyball (boys, girls, and co-ed) Cross Country (co-ed) Soccer (co-ed);
Basketball (boys and girls); and Ultimate Frisbee (co-ed)
Missisquoi Valley Union High School-
Students who participate in interscholastic athletics at Missisquoi Valley UHS or another VPA member
school may apply for credit towards graduation requirements in physical education.
1. A student must participate in two (2) sports seasons to become eligible for this credit
opportunity, and may earn no more than credit for successful completion of these
seasons.
2. A student must participate in the sports season for its entirety in order to receive credit. Receipt of a certificate from
the Athletic Department will constitute successful
completion of the sports season. Students who do not complete a season (leave or are
suspended from the team, cut from the team, or become academically ineligible) may not
use that sports season for credit. This will be documented by the Director of Athletics.
3. The use of this credit option must be completed before starting a students senior year of
school.
4. The interscholastic athletics credit option for physical education will appear as a P on
the students transcript, and will not be counted as part of a students grade point average
(GPA).
5. This credit option in physical education must be approved by both the Guidance
Department and the Administration.
Thetford
Physical Education: Junior Varsity and Varsity Athletics GRADES: 9-12
CREDIT: 1/4 Students will be eligible to receive pass/fail credit for full
participation in junior varsity and/or varsity sports (cross country, soccer,
basketball, Alpine skiing, baseball, softball, and track). For each season of play,
a student may achieve a 1/4 credit, with a maximum of 1/2 credit applicable to
the physical education graduation requirement. The Director of Athletics, in
consultation with the head coach as needed, will assess whether credit has
been earned
Northfield highschool-
Outside Physical Education Points: After 1.0 credit completion,
students may collect up to one semester of outside PE credit through
interscholastic sports and community physical education activities.
Outside PE points can be earned through team and/or individual
interscholastic J.V. and Varsity sports, or community programs that
relate to physical education and are instructor led. To ensure quality
physical education, only .25 to 0.5 outside PE credits can be claimed
towards a specific interscholastic or community physical education
activity. Students interested in outside credit need to apply through any
of the high school physical education teachers. The process includes
setting goals, coach/instructor observation, and evidence of time put in,
and a written evaluation by coach/instructor and student.
Please feel free to ask any questions you have.