Demonstrating Mastery/Proficiency in Physical Education 
The district will manage the assessment process so that students seeking mastery-based credit can demonstrate mastery/proficiency in knowledge of physical education. Students may waive one-half credit (.5) of physical education per semester. Students who waive physical education credits pursuant to RCW 28A.230.050 must still demonstrate sufficient proficiency in health and physical education knowledge. Students may demonstrate sufficient proficiency as follows:

1.    First Waiver (.5 PE credit) 
The student must meet proficiency/mastery at 80% or higher in one of the following:
•    OSPI-developed fitness assessment: Concepts of Health and Fitness
•    District-approved fitness assessment (cognitive assessment on fitness education)
•    A student may obtain (.5) credit for passing a district created assessment that is aligned to state learning standards.

2.    Second Waiver (.5 PE credit) 
The student must meet proficiency/mastery at 80% or higher in one of the following:
•    OSPI-developed fitness assessment: Fitness Planning 
•    District-approved fitness assessment (cognitive assessment on fitness education that is different than First Waiver)
•    A student may obtain (.5) credit for passing a district created assessment that is aligned to state learning standards.

3.    Third Waiver (.5 PE credit) 
The student must meet proficiency/mastery in one of the following:
•    District-approved fitness plan/portfolio at 80% or higher 
•    District-approved fitness assessment (cognitive assessment on fitness education that is different than Second Waiver) at 70% or higher
•    A student may obtain (.5) credit for passing a district created assessment that is aligned to state learning standards.

The district collects and annually reviews disaggregated data to see which subgroups of students are receiving mastery-based credit. If disproportionality is found, the district takes appropriate actions to ensure equitable access to these crediting opportunities.

Issued:  December 2024