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Personal Fitness Waiver

To Qualify

Overview

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

To receive the Personal Fitness Waiver, students must:

  • Download the Verification of Participation Form at the link below.
    (a hardcopy of this form can also be found in Bridge West)
  • Upon completion of the form, the student's coach or director must also sign the form, as well as a parent or guardian.
  • 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.