Winter Haven High School requires that all students enrolled in any Physical Education class purchase a school P.E. shirt. The cost of the shirt is $15 either by cash or check.
Students are required to have closed-toed tennis shoes for their safety in the gym, and for them to receive credit for classroom participation.
Physical Education is a requirement of the State of Florida to graduate high school. Please see below for the specific requirements your student must complete.
High: Section 1003.4282, F.S., requires one credit in physical education with the integration of health.
(see: Florida Department of Education - Physical Education)
State of Florida Statute Section 1003.4282
(f) One credit in physical education. Physical education must include the integration of health. Participation in an interscholastic sport at the junior varsity or varsity level for two full seasons shall satisfy the one-credit requirement in physical education. A district school board may not require that the one credit in physical education be taken during the 9th grade year. Completion of one semester with a grade of “C” or better in a marching band class, in a physical activity class that requires participation in marching band activities as an extracurricular activity, or in a dance class shall satisfy one-half credit in physical education or one-half credit in performing arts. This credit may not be used to satisfy the personal fitness requirement or the requirement for adaptive physical education under an individual education plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Completion of 2 years in a Reserve Officer Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) class, a significant component of which is drills, shall satisfy the one-credit requirement in physical education and the one-credit requirement in performing arts. This credit may not be used to satisfy the personal fitness requirement or the requirement for adaptive physical education under an IEP or 504 plan.
(State of Florida Statute: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.4282.html)