The stage was set, the lights dimmed, and excitement filled the air at the Hyde and Watson Theater at Kent Place as the school welcomed filmmakers and enthusiasts to its 16th-Annual Film Festival.
Physical Education Exemption Policy
Physical Education is a required course for all Kent Place students. Students in Grades 7–12 in the Middle and Upper School are eligible to apply for Physical Education Exemption on a trimester or yearly basis.
Physical education consists of two components: physical activity and physical literacy education. Students receiving exemption are exempt from the physical activity requirements. The physical literacy component of the requirement will be fulfilled by attending the Project Adventure and Coherence Development classes scheduled at the beginning of each trimester and runs for two weeks.
Automatic Exemptions
In the Upper School, students who compete on a school athletic team or participate in the KPS dance program fulfill the physical activity requirement for the trimester in which their sport or dance program is in session.
FULFILLING THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Physical Education exemption is offered to students in grades 7–12. In order to fulfill the physical education requirement, Middle School exemption students are required to attend fitness testing and group game days each trimester. Upper School exemption students are expected to attend all required Learn.Live. health and wellness seminars each trimester. Middle School exemption students will be required to attend Project Adventure and group game days, as well as all fitness assessment days during the MS Sports period as scheduled.
- Fall – First day of athletics (September 6); MS Fall Athletics Awards (November 6)
- Winter - Group testing days (February 27 and 28 except the mile); MS Winter Athletics Awards (February 26)
- Spring – MS Fitness Test Days (May 21); MS Spring Athletics Awards (May 20)
- End of Year - Group Game Days (May 22 and 24)
FOUR-PART EXEMPTION APPLICATION PROCESS
- Part 1 - Determining Exemption Eligibility
- Part 2 - Complete the Exemption Application Form
- Part 3 - Final Evaluation Process
- Part 4 - Exemption Expectations
Part 1 - Determining Exemption Eligibility
Part 2 - Complete the Exemption Application Form
Part 3 - Final Evaluation Process
Part 4 - Exemption Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can students submit applications prior to the September due date?
- I am applying for exemption, do I need to complete the Presidential Fitness Assessment to be eligible for an exemption?
- Can sixth grade students apply for P.E. exemption if they meet the requirements?
- How can I confirm that my sport/activity will be accepted for P.E. exemption?
- How can I share my sport/activity accomplishments with the KPS community?
- Athletic teams have uniforms and order team apparel, can exemption students do the same?
Can students submit applications prior to the September due date?
I am applying for exemption, do I need to complete the Presidential Fitness Assessment to be eligible for an exemption?
Can sixth grade students apply for P.E. exemption if they meet the requirements?
How can I confirm that my sport/activity will be accepted for P.E. exemption?
How can I share my sport/activity accomplishments with the KPS community?
Athletic teams have uniforms and order team apparel, can exemption students do the same?
DATES TO REMEMBER
Application Due Dates
Fall: September 8, 2023
Winter: November 10, 2023
Spring: March 4, 2024
Notification Dates
Fall: September 15, 2023
Winter: December 1, 2023
Spring: March 11, 2024
Report Due Dates
Fall: November 17, 2023
Winter: March 4, 2024
Spring: May 13, 2024
CONTACT INFORMATION
Additional questions regarding the Exemption Policy and the online submission process should be directed to Michelle Stevenson, Department Chair, Physical Education, Student Health and Wellness, at stevensonm@kentplace.org, or (908) 273-0900, ext. 236.
Physical Education Exemption Review Committee
- Vicky Browne, Director of Athletics
- Julie Gentile, Assistant Head of School for Teaching & Learning
- Evelyn Hanna, Interim Director of the Upper School
- Neisha Payne, Director of the Middle School
- Michelle Stevenson, Chair, Physical Education, Student Health & Wellness
- Edel Thomas, Director of Performing Arts