[BHS Etree] PE WAIVER: Spring 2024 PE Waiver Announcement

[BHS Etree]

*Please do not reply to this email. For questions, contact
pewaivers at berkeley.net <pewaivers at berkeley.net>*

*Spring 2024 • PE WAIVERS*
*First signatures for Spring waivers are **due by Friday, Jan 19, 2024.*
BHS PE Waiver - Spring 2024.docx
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BHS-PE-Waiver-Spring-2024.docx.pdf>
 are available on the
BHS Website <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/> under "Documents"

* Remember, your activity must:*
Be a structured outside athletic sports program that fulfills the following
requirements with a coach or a competitive (state-sponsored) team sport.
Include at least five hours of structured activities per week -- at least
60 hours for the semester.
Not be paired with another program to receive double credit in a semester.
You can only receive 1 PE Waiver per semester.

Here are a few examples...

Activities that ARE accepted for PE waiver:

Activities NOT accepted for PE waiver:

A league team

(ie…Mavericks, ABSC, SPURS, BHS Ultimate,

 BHS Orienteering, BHS Crew )

Your PE class or sports team at BHS or a handwritten log sheet for walking

A professional dance company

(ie…Berkeley Ballet, Golden Bear Gymnastics)

A dance group you started with friends

A martial arts class

(ie….East Bay Seido, Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate,

West Wind Karate)

A personal trainer

Berkeley YMCA Teen Program *

(Located on Allston Way)

Working out in your neighborhood gym *

(ie….24 Fitness, CitySports, Planet Fitness)

* The Berkeley YMCA is the only gym with a BHS PE waiver program. For
information please email Angelo Petrilli apetrilli at ymcaeastbay.org.


*Waivers are available on the *Berkeley High School
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/> *website under **documents.*
This waiver form applies only to students participating in an outside
sports team program that fulfills the following requirements below. Any
student, participating in a state or nationally sponsored competitive
sports activity, including participation in a professional dance company,
can request a waiver of the Physical Education Class requirement from the
Berkeley High School Administration.

*Waiver Process*

1. Student provides Student ID number, grade level and SLC to the coach.

2. Your coach will print and complete all parts of the waiver.

3. Your coach writes a letter on company letterhead.
*       Letter Requirements:*
       a. MUST be on letterhead
       b. Your name and the date
       c. Your coach’s contact information
       d.  Assurance that you are meeting state physical standards and
competencies through the activity
       e. The specific number of hours you will be doing the activity -
minimum of 60
       f. The coach who writes and signs the letter MUST also sign the
waiver in the beginning of the semester & at the end. Remember all coach
signatures must be by the same coach.

4. Must provide proof of registration and/or billing statement from the
organization where you plan to complete your PE credits requirement. The
registration must be current to Spring 2024 and must have the student’s
name showing he/she is registered.

5. Your Coach must email the PE Waiver Form, letter, and proof of
registration to pewaivers at berkeley.net *no later than Friday, January 19,
2024*. It will NOT be accepted if anyone else sends it. The coach and/or
the student will receive a confirmation receipt that all documents have
been received and are being reviewed.

6. Once you have completed your hours, have the same coach sign and email
the original copy of the waiver with the additional signature to
pewaivers at berkeley.net by Friday, May 3, 2024. Another email will be sent
as a reminder.

* The Berkeley YMCA is the only gym with a BHS PE waiver program. For
information please email Angelo Petrilli apetrilli at ymcaeastbay.org.

 Questions? email: pewaivers at berkeley.net

The form is available on the Berkeley High School
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/> website located under documents.
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