Personal Fitness Waiver
Personal Fitness Waiver Description
To Qualify for a PE Waiver
Students in grades 9th to 11th can apply to waive the required graduation requirement of Personal Fitness class by meeting the criteria listed below and then filling out a Personal Waiver Form. The form needs to be submitted by the end of 11th grade. If the form is not submitted by the last day of the 11th-grade year, the student will be required to take the Personal Fitness class senior year.
Criteria for Personal Fitness Waiver:
- A student has completed one entire season of a GHSA sport (excludes One Act Play, Literary Competitions, and Esports) OR
- A student has completed one full season of a non-GHSA sport
OR - A student has completed one season of Marching Band
OR - A student has earned 0.5 credit in Dance, Cirque, or Physical Education elective class
Non-GHSA sports must have a clear start and end date, a defined practice schedule, involve physical activity, and include a record of participation. Program sponsors must provide documentation ensuring that a student has completed the above requirements in good standing.
To Apply for a PE Waiver
To receive the Personal Fitness Waiver, students must:
- Download the Verification of Participation Form at the link below.
- Request the student's Coach or Director to complete the form and obtain a parent/guardian signature.
- Complete the online Personal Fitness Waiver Request Form.
- Submit the hardcopy Verification of Participation form (with necessary signatures) to the Bridge West office.
The form needs to be submitted by the end of 11th grade.