Students are required to take one full year of a Physical Education at the middle school.

 

There are three ways to get PE credit:

1. Athletics – This is a course designed for students who wish to participate in school sponsored teams. In addition to the Athletic class period, students are expected to practice and play outside of the school day.

Click here to learn more about the Athletic program:

http://tinyurl.com/DMS-Athletics

 

2. PE – Physical Education involves achieving and maintaining the optimal physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the individual. Activities will include team-based sports as well as individual challenges.  PE is for students interested in a non-competitive course Physical education is the area for students to engage in activities that are non-competitive.  Lifelong activities are learned to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Participating in healthy physical activity and practicing healthful behavior are the goals of the physical education program.

 

3. Off Campus PE – The purpose of the Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) program offered by Carroll Independent School District (CISD) is to accommodate students who are making a serious effort to develop high level capabilities and to allow them to be involved in an off-campus program that provides training exceeding that offered in the school district. OCPE is for students who are participating in approved activities for at least 5 hours per week. There is an application required for OCPE participation. Please see the Off Campus link on this website for more information.

OCPE 2016-2017

***Note for NTN Nadadores***

If your child wants to participate in CISD’s NTN swimming program, please complete the forms below and return to the Dawson Middle School counseling office prior to the start of the school year.

 

Activity Exemption Form1

Application for PE Exemption

 

For detailed course descriptions, please visit the Academic Planning Guide.