FALL APPLICATIONDUE BY AUGUST 31, 2018
DEADLINES (see calendar link below for trimester schools):
APPLICATION FOR SPRING 2018-19 DUE NOVEMBER 2, 2018
APPEAL FOR SPRING 2018-19 DUE DECEMBER 10, 2018.
APPLICATION FOR FALL 2019-20 DUE MARCH 15, 2019
APPEAL FOR FALL 2019-20 DUE APRIL 22, 2019.
Off Campus Independent Study for Physical Education (OCIS-PE) is a program designed to assist athletes with their training schedules by allowing the student to take their Physical Education class at their training facility, under the direct supervision of their coach. The coach or trainer working with the athlete MUST be CPR/First-Aid certified in order to be considered. OCIS-PE must be a significantly different program that involves an activity in which the applicant competes at a state, regional, or national level. A major factor in determining acceptance or rejection of this request will be the difference between a recreational and a competitive program. OCIS-PE is not allowed for any team sports.
The nature of the activity must provide a training and weekly practice schedule minimum of 10 hours per week for middle school and 15 hours per week for high school- that indicates the applicant is a serious participant. Documentation of PREVIOUS competition and/or performance at the Regional (Northern, Central, or Southern California), State or National level must be submitted to the site administrator.
In the case of dance, participants must be an auditioned member, of a studio competition team, or performance company, be in the pursuance of a career in the dance performing arts, and supply additional documentation. Please note: A Supplemental Attendance and Performance Record needs to be completed and submitted for each grading period (see page 10 of application packet).
THE FINAL GRADE MARK IS EITHER A PASS OR FAIL. No letter grades are assigned for approved OCIS-PE students. In order for an application to be considered complete, the application must have the following:
Return completed applications to your school site, unless your student is a current 5th grader or 8th grader. Current 5th and 8th grade applications must be returned to the school the student will attend NEXT school year. MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS: In order to comply with State Education Code (Section 46300) and attendance reporting guidelines, the following policy applies: ♦ For Middle Schools with a traditional or block schedule, students participating in OCIS-PE must be off-roll during the first or last period of the day. (Traditional= Black Mountain, Meadowbrook, Mesa Verde; Block=Oak Valley) ♦ For Middle Schools with a rotating schedule, students participating in OCIS-PE will be required to be enrolled in another middle school class in place of PE. (Rotating=Bernardo Heights and Twin Peaks)
OCIS-PE CALENDAR OF DUE DATES: Please note: Once your application has been approved, it is good for the entire school year. Students may continue to apply during the school year and need to follow the calendar deadlines. Spring 2018-19and Fall 2019-20(pdf)
Download the application: OCIS-PE application: Spring 2018-19 and Fall 2019-20(pdf)
Additional Attendance Sheets (After Approval): Attendance Log (pdf)
Alternative Programs: OFF-CAMPUS INDEPENDENT STUDY for PHYSICAL EDUCATION (OCIS-PE) Patty Hurtt, Assistant Principal, mailto:phurtt@powayusd.com Michele Cass, Administrative Assistant 858 - 748 - 0010, Ext. 2063; Fax 858-679-2630
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