According to N.J. Law, all students must take and pass physical education, health or driver education requirements. Every student must take the appropriate courses each year he/she is enrolled in school.
The Health program is designed to meet the N.J. State mandated program of Family Life Education. A brief outline of topics covered is included in the specific course descriptions. Copies of the complete Family Life Education curriculum are available for parental review; appointments to review the program can be made by contacting the Department Chairperson.
EXCUSES FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION
To be excused from Physical Education Class a student must have a note from his\her medical provider.
A gym excuse can be issued by the school nurse for one day, but a make-up class will be required unless a doctors’ note is submitted.
The statement must indicate the date the student is to return to physical education. This information is filed on the student’s health record in the Nurse’s Office.
Pupils excused from physical education classes may not participate in extra-curricular activities that involve physical skills.
Medical excuses from non-physicians, such as chiropodist and/or chiropractor, will be honored.
In all cases, the student will remain with the physical education class or be assigned to a supervised area other than the cafeteria or mall. The physical education teacher will be responsible for keeping the records of the student’s attendance during those mods.