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Important Information Regarding the Required HS Physical Education Credit
Students are required to have 1.0 credit total in physical education to graduate from high school. Students take 0.5 credit in Personal Fitness (PE) and 0.5 credit in Fitness Lifestyle Design (Health).
This policy applies to the Class of 2029 and all subsequent graduating classes.
- Students who participate in two seasons of a varsity sport during high school:
- May choose to be exempt from taking the Personal Fitness class.
- Will receive a Pass (P) grade on their transcript (does not calculate into GPA).
- Students who do not complete two seasons of a varsity sport:
- Are required to take the Personal Fitness course.
- The grade and credits earned in this course will be factored into their GPA.
- All students are required to take Fitness Lifestyle Design (Health).
- Students may choose to take the Personal Fitness course for grade and credit regardless of participating in varsity sports.
Westminster Christian School, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a private, college-preparatory school for children from preschool through twelfth grade.