Due to budget cuts, we have made significant changes in the graduation requirements for Physical Education. Previously, students needed 8 credits of PE in order to graduate, which was typically satisfied by taking 1 trimester of PE each year for four years. Now students need only 4 credits of PE in order to graduate.

In addition, students must complete one trimester of Health Education. Health is moving from the 9th to the 10th grade and will not be offered in 2007-2008.

For the 2007-2008 school year, tenth graders will not be taking Health Education because they took it last year in ninth grade. Instead, they are required to choose one PE elective for the year.

Eleventh and twelfth grade students may choose PE as an elective, but are not required to take PE. We encourage all students to maintain their personal fitness by taking PE classes and participating in athletics and other opportunities outside of school.

Jane Ames is the head of the department for Physical Education.

SOURCE: http://www.arps.org/hs/FAQ/