Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE)

Independent Study (IS) Physical Education (PE)

IS PE Comp: for competitive athletics outside of school

Designed for students highly engaged in competitive athletics or physical activities outside the school day. Participation must be beyond recreational and highly competitive.

Students must log at least 600 minutes/week of participation, verified by a coach.

Parents must apply each semester during the application window:

·         Fall Semester: May 1 - June 15

·         Spring Semester: Oct 1 - Nov 15

The application will require:

·         Practice/competition schedules

·         Coach and organization contact details

Students must successfully complete IS PE requirements each semester to continue in IS PE.

If approved, students may take one less class in their schedule if students are on track to graduate, and it is feasible in their course schedule. 

To complete IS PE Comp Application, click here. The application is only accessible by logging into a student's Microsoft 365 account.

Each semester, IS PE agreements are reviewed to determine whether the student will continue or return to their regular in-person PE class.

For further details regarding Independent Study PE, please contact your child’s counselor.

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IS PE Medical 

Short-term temporary PE accommodations (less than 6 weeks)

Students will remain in their scheduled PE class with accommodation (e.g. alternative      activities, assigned roles, written assignments, rest breaks), based on the doctor’s recommendation. Parents should contact their school nurse/health technician regarding the doctor’s note.

Long-Term IS PE accommodations (more than 6 weeks)

If a student’s physical limitations extend beyond six weeks or the doctor's note includes   open-ended restrictions, further discussion will determine whether the student should be placed in Long-Term IS PE. While it is encouraged that students remain in their scheduled PE class with accommodations, when possible, alternative placement may be necessary.

Requirements for long-term IS PE:

·         Approval is required

·         Activity logs will be completed (if physical participation is possible)

Long Term IS PE Procedures:

1. Parent submits the doctor’s note to the school nurse or health technician.

2. School Nurse or Health Technician provides the MVUSD Physical Education Restriction/Waiver form for completion.

3. Upon approval, the counselor enrolls the student into Independent Study PE.

Each semester, IS PE agreements are reviewed to determine whether the student will continue or return to their regular in-person PE class.

For further details regarding Independent Study PE, please contact your child’s counselor.

Each semester, Independent Study (IS) PE agreements are reviewed to determine whether the student will continue in IS PE or return to their in-person PE class.

For more information regarding Independent Study PE, please contact your child’s school counselor.