INSTRUCTION 6141

Physical Education

The Board of Education is responsible for providing a physical education program for students in the Manchester Public Schools.

All students, grades K-12 will report to physical education classes when scheduled.

The physical education program will provide, when necessary, modification of activities for some students.

Active participation in physical education activities may be excused only with a note from a parent, guardian or authorized school official. However, if the excuse is to exceed one calendar week, a doctor's or nurse's note is required.

Adopted: October 15, 1974

Administrative Guidelines

1. All excuses from physical education will be submitted to the physical education teacher.

2. Excuse from participation in physical education may be granted for as long as one calendar week, by a parent, guardian, principal or his designee, nurse, or physical education teacher.

3. Excuse from participation in physical education exceeding one calendar week needs to be authorized by a physician or school nurse.

4. In the event that a student is taken ill or injured during the school day and consequently should not participate in physical education, authorization from a doctor, nurse, principal or his designee is needed.

5. A child returning to school after a prolonged illness or accident may need a modified program of physical education as prescribed by the doctor, physical education teacher, parent, guardian or school nurse.

6. All students will report to the physical education class even if they cannot actively participate.