Physical Education Exemptions
Complete information on the exemptions listed below can be found by downloading the Handbook for Physical Education Exemption via this link.
Athletics for Physical Education
The East Aurora School District allows students in grades 11 and 12 to participate in Interscholastic Athletics in place of Physical Education under the following circumstances:
The student-athlete must participate in and complete the season in three interscholastic athletic programs in one school year, including a Fall sport, Winter sport, and Spring sport.
The student-athlete must show proof of participation and completion of the season in three interscholastic athletic programs the year prior to applying for this exemption.
The application is available via google form here. It must be completed by the date indicated for a student-athlete to be considered for the following school year.
Points of Emphasis:
The only allowable excuse for not completing a season is documented proof of injury or illness by a personal physician and/or school doctor disqualifying the student-athlete for the duration of the season. If this occurs, the Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics will create a plan to address the unfulfilled requirements.
A violation of the Code of Conduct or Academic Eligibility Policy will immediately disqualify the student athlete from being eligible for exemption, despite his or her continued participation on an interscholastic athletic team. Time missed in Physical Education class must be made up to receive credit for graduation.
A student who decides not to fulfill their commitment to the Athletics for Physical Education requirement after beginning the process or if they do not make a team, must make up time missed in Physical Education class in order to receive credit for graduation.
Alternative Physical Education
The East Aurora School District allows students in grades 11 and 12 to participate in athletically related programs offered outside and not affiliated with the District. In order for a student to qualify for this exemption, the following circumstances must take place:
The student-athlete must complete and submit a log of 1900 minutes of activity time in their approved sport or activity per school semester. Students are required to submit a “quarterly” log of dates/times of the requested activity with a signature by the person who is approved to conduct the requested activity. This should be submitted at the end of each marking period. (4 submissions during the school year)
The required minutes must be completed under the supervision/coaching direction of a NYS Certified Physical Education Teacher (See additional requirements below). Documentation of this certification must be provided prior to approval.
The application is available via google form here. It must be completed by the date indicated for a student-athlete to be considered for the following school year.
In order for an individual to receive approval to coach or instruct a student athlete for this exemption, the following requirements, identical to what is needed to coach a school athletic team, must be met:
Completion of fingerprinting
Completion of a CPR and First Aid course as established by NYSED
Completion of the Dignity for All Students Act certification course
Completion of the Project SAVE certification course
Completion of the Child Abuse Prevention certification course
Completion of the CDC Concussion certification course
Successful achievement of a temporary coaching license issued by NYSED and maintained yearly until a professional license has been received.