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Sports/Marching Band PE

Program Information:

The CUHSD Sports/Marching Band PE program allows students to earn physical education credits through participation in CIF/CCS approved, school sponsored sports teams, and/or participation in the school marching band if they have met qualification requirements for the program. 

 

Students can earn 2.5 credits per season of participation for up to 5 credits per school year (ex. Fall and Winter seasons).  This does not preclude participation in a third season, however Sports/Marching Band PE or elective credit will not be earned for that season.  Credits may be earned beginning in 9th grade, pending the student passing the 4 out of the 5 areas on the physical fitness test in the Spring of their 9th grade year.  In CUHSD, we use the FitnessGram as a guide to the physical fitness test. The program does allow for students to begin participation in the Sports PE program beginning their 10th grade year, without prior participation, unless they are single sport athletes.  Single sport athletes and Marching Band PE candidates will need to participate in grades 9-12 to fulfill physical education graduation requirements. Students may choose to participate in both Sports PE and Marching Band PE to fulfill PE credit requirements.

 

Students may apply for the Sports/Marching Band PE program during the specified window for each season they wish to earn credit, however enrollment in the program will not be complete until students have met all requirements.  Eligibility for the program will be based on the following criteria: 

  1. Participation in a CIF/CCS approved school sport or Marching Band
  2. 2.0 Non-Weighted Academic GPA throughout each season
  3. Passing the Physical Fitness Test during 9th grade
  4. Passing Physical Education 9: Course 1 with a D or better both semesters in the 9th grade year.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Guidance Counselor.

 

Sports/Marching Band PE Application:

If you are interested in applying for this program, please complete this application:

 

Application Deadlines:

  • Marching Band: Friday, August 29, 2025
  • Fall Season: Friday, August 29, 2025
  • Winter Season: Monday, November 3, 2025
  • Spring Season: Monday, February 2, 2026
 
Overview
 
Eligible students will be able to apply for 2.5 credits per season (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to earn up to a max of 5 credits per year of physical education. To be eligible, students must:
  1. Pass 4 out of the 5 assessments in the Physical Fitnessgram that is proctored in the 9th grade
  2. Pass both semesters of 9th grade PE with a D or above
  3. Maintain a 2.0 GPA during each season of participation and finish the season in good standing to be eligible to earn credit.
At the beginning of each season, the Sports/Marching Band PE application will open for any student that is interested in receiving Sports PE credit. 
 
9th Grade Students Only: Students who successfully complete up to 2 sports seasons and meet the requirements of Sports PE, may receive Sports PE credit at the end of the year once the Fitnessgram is completed.
 
Physical Education Fitnessgram

 

Every year, the Physical Education department administers the Fitnessgram to all 9th grade students during their PE class.  Students prepare for these assessments with consistent body-weight exercise and flexibility training in the gym each class meeting throughout the school year. These assessments are given to all freshmen students in February-April. 
 
In order to be eligible for Sports PE and Marching Band PE, students must pass 4 out of the 5 assessments. Below is more information on each component as well as a passing score.  Students are given one re-take opportunity on a test if they were absent or failed.
 
CUHSD Sports and Marching Band PE Program Fitness Eligibility Requirements
 
For more information on the Fitnessgram, please contact your student's PE Teacher or the PE Department Chair.