Specific definition of the school district's liability in the event of accident or injury during Independent Study hours in an off-campus situation must also be clearly stated. The student will be assigned to a physical education teacher and will report to this teacher no less than once per month. The student must have a prior cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The student is to provide a brief description regarding the approximate amount of time per week devoted to the sport and the reasons for desiring to take Independent Study. Also, the student is to enclose a letter from the coach outlining the curriculum of the Independent Study program and verification of state or regional competition level.
All coursework is to be completed by the last week of the semester.
Independent Study in physical education is offered to accommodate those students who wish to pursue their interests in a specific and highly-advanced aspect of physical education activity. P.E. Department Chairs or designee adequate reasons for desiring to take Independent Study, and recommendations must be received from the Physical Education department chair and the student's counselor. The activity chosen by the Independent Study student must be defined as a top level competitive event. High ranking at the state level of competition. High ranking at the state level of competition.