Opt-Out
Physical Education Opt-Out
Please read the following guidelines and procedures before printing the Opt-Out form provided at the bottom of the page.
Opt-Out Guidelines
- Students who have a scheduled study hall are not eligible for Opt-Out.
- Seniors are not permitted to use “Early Leave” during their Opt-Out study hall.
- Students are required to take health as per state mandate.
- Students cannot opt out of health class.
- Students who opt out will receive a Passing (P) grade for PE.
- Honors (H) grades will NOT be available to opt out students.
- There will be no essay requirement for Opt Out students.
- Students assigned to study halls are expected to follow all study hall procedures.
- In the event of separation from the team, the student will inform Mr. Commerford (bcommerford@whrhs.org) the following day for PE placement or risk receiving a grade of No Credit.
- Daily attendance in the PE Opt Out study hall will be taken for accountability. Students choosing not to attend the Opt Out study will be given appropriate consequences and/or lose the Opt Out privilege.
- ANY VIOLATIONS OF THE PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN REVOKING THE PRIVILEGE OF PE OPT OUT.
- BE PREPARED TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN CLASS UNTIL STUDY HALLS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED!
FALL Sports Opt-Out, 2019
The application process will open on Wednesday, September 4. If you are on a WHRHS fall sports team and wish to opt out of PE and attend a study hall, please do the following:
1. Complete the online OPT-OUT FORM.
2. Download, complete and return the OPT-OUT REQUEST AND SIGNATURE FORM.
3. Drop off the completed form to Mr. Commerford's mailbox in the main office.
Opt-Out Form Timelines
Fall: 9/4- 9/13, 2019
Winter: 11/11 - 11/22, 2019
Spring: 03/09 - 03/20, 2020
Your guidance counselor will confirm your study hall once your application is processed.