McKinney Independent School District
Off-Campus Physical Education
General Information and Guidelines
PURPOSE OF OFF-CAMPUS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Many students in Texas School Districts participate in individual fitness activities that are not offered comprehensively by the district physical education program.
The Off-Campus Physical Education Program allows students in grades six through twelve to earn school credits for their commitment to these activities, if the activity is approved by the Texas Education Agency and the McKinney Independent School District. Elementary student requests should be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for Academic and Student Support Services.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
The program is a cooperative arrangement between McKinney Independent School District, the student, and an approved off-campus agency selected by the student. The student receives ½ unit of physical education credit per semester for a total of 1 and ½ units credit during a four-year curriculum.
State criteria list two levels of Off-Campus Physical Education participation:
· Olympic-level I participation and/or competition includes a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly intense, professional, supervised training. The training facility, instructors, and the activities involved in the program must be certified by the Athletic Director to be of exceptional quality. Students qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed from school one hour per day. Students dismissed may not miss any class other than physical education.
· Level II participants will attend private or commercially-sponsored physical activities to include those certified by the Athletic Director to be of high quality and well supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of at least 5 hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
We enroll students the first two weeks of each semester.
ACTIVITIES OFFERED
Activities recommended are:
Aquatics: Diving, Swimming, Synchro Swimming, Archery, Boxing, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo. If a particular sport is not listed, please contact your school Athletic Coordinator.
ADMISSION STEPS IN THE PROGRAM:
I. PARENT/STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Parents/Student request consideration for Off-Campus Physical Education credit.
2. Parents/Student meet with Campus Athletic Coordinator and receive application forms and understanding of the program.
3. Parents/Student are responsible for completed application, completed by self and off-campus agency.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Return forms to Jeff Teel at Scott Johnson Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Return forms to your Middle School Campus Coordinator
OCPE Grade Sheets Due for 2007-2008
1st 9 weeks - October 18, 2007
2nd 9 weeks - January 9, 2008
3rd 9 weeks - March 5, 2008
4th 9 weeks - May 29, 2008
Fax Grade Sheets as follows:
Boyd, North, and McKinney High schools to Jeff Teel 469-742-4901
Johnson Middle School - to Jeff Teel 469-742-4901
Faubion Middle School –to DeDona Wammack 469-742-6901
Evans Middle School –to Donnie Cain 469-742-7101
Dowell Middle School –to Tim Knowles 469-742-6701
II. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Must indicate a serious intent to obtain a high degree of proficiency in an approved activity.
2. Must complete an application and return to the Campus Athletic Coordinator’s office by the end of the first week of the semester registered for.
3. May participate in on-campus and off-campus programs during the same semester as long as he/she only receives credit for one.
4. May not receive credit for more than one of the following in a given semester: athletics, physical education, or off-campus physical education.
5. May not transfer from a physical education class or athletics into Off-Campus Physical Education during the middle of a semester.
6. Must participate in the activity, at the approved agency, under professional supervision, minimum of 15 hours each week for level I and at least 5 hours for level II.
7. If the requirement of 15 hours per week cannot be fulfilled because of inclement weather, injury, etc., the hours must be rescheduled and/or additional assignments completed at the discretion of the Off-Campus Physical Education Staff.
8. Any student abusing the program by irregular attendance will be withdrawn from the course.
9. Students must be in compliance with the no pass/no play regulation.
III. OFF CAMPUS COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide appropriate application forms to Campus Athletic Coordinator as needed.
2. Verify campus-approved student’s off-campus program with state guidelines.
3. Contact and visit all new agencies and/or instructors to explain the program and instructor responsibilities.
4. Complete a minimum of one visit to all agencies where students are enrolled.
5. Maintain a file, including the following information on all Off-Campus Physical Education students:
· Credit Agreement (copy)
· Master list, by school year, of all students, grade, campus fitness program, approved agency.
IV. OFF-CAMPUS AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Must provide professional instructor(s) who will teach required lessons and provide necessary supervision.
2. Must complete and sign verification and commitment forms.
3. Verify and complete attendance forms and fax to Campus Athletic Coordinator at the end of each 9 weeks.
4. Complete specified section of application and sign activity schedules for students participating in the Off-Campus Program at the instructor’s agency.
5. Sign an Instructor Agreement stating that he/she is aware of the emphasis on program objectives and grading based on performance and attendance.
6. Students must be in compliance with the no pass/no play regulation.
7. Maintain an accurate record of student attendance on the form provided by the district. Return/fax the form on the stated dates to the Campus Athletic Coordinator.
8. Evaluate each off-campus student’s performance and attendance. Submit a grade recommendation for each student, based on performance and attendance, at the end of each 9 weeks grading period.
9. Inform the Campus Athletic Coordinator if a student’s attendance becomes irregular.
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