Physical Education Credit Option

Lake Washington School District recognizes the importance of cultivating healthy habits, including physical fitness. To earn a high school diploma, students must earn 1.5 credits in physical education (PE) coursework.

There may be special circumstances where a student may qualify to choose an alternative option to meet the PE graduation requirement.

Please note: The process for being excused from the PE credit requirement has been updated for the 2025-26 school year.

Student must meet and agree to all of the criteria below:
- Student will not qualify for a TA position, late arrival or early release.
- Student must participate in a full six period day.
- Students may take the Fitness Assessment(s) in senior year/grade 12.
- Student must submit Appendix E in Skyward for each .5 credit.
- Students may submit Appendix E beginning the second semester of 11^th grade.

2025-26 test dates

November 19, 2025
December 10, 2025
January 14, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 18, 2026

PE credit option process

Step 1: Submit Appendix E

Step 2: Register for Fitness Assessment or submit activity log

Upon approval of Appendix E:

For first .5 credit, register for Fitness Assessment 1 via link provided in Skyward.
For second .5 credit, register for Fitness Assessment 2 via link provided in Skyward

You will receive additional registration information (e.g., testing room number) approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the test date via email. Registration closes two weeks before each test date.

For final .5 credit, submit your completed athletics/activity log via link provided in Skyward. This may be satisfied through directed athletics or an outside activity. This includes participation and full completion of one LWSD athletic season or 80 hours of regular workout, practices and competitions.

Step 3: Take Fitness Assessment

View test results

Helpful links

High School Guide

Contact Us

Stephanie Miller
stepmiller1@lwsd.org
Teaching & Learning Specialist
Health and Physical Education