Off Campus PE

• While enrolled in OCPE, a student may not be enrolled in Denton ISD athletics. 
• Only those in grades 7-12 will be eligible for consideration into the program.
• The student must participate in the OCPE program for the entire semester.
• In case of illness or injury (supported by documentation from a medical professional), the instructor must provide alternate assignments or make-up requirements for credit. 
• A student may not transfer from a PE/athletic class into OCPE after the application deadline; however he/she may withdraw from the OCPE program into on-campus PE/ athletic program. Varsity eligibility is subject to UIL rules and head coach approval. 

• Category I students will practice 15+ hours a week with a highly intensive, professional instructor. These students compete at Olympic/Junior Olympic levels, national levels, or collegiate-like levels. You may even see competitive meets or tournaments on their workout logs. These competitions should not account for more than 2 hours of time to be considered for their workout logs. These students can be dismissed for one period a day of OCPE.
• Category II students are also trained by highly qualified instructors, but they will have around 5 hours a week of instruction and they are not deemed as elite as the Catergory I students. These students cannot be dismissed from school for OCPE. 

OCPE eligible activities (HighSchool) are Olympic-type/National level activites approved by the TEA that are not offered comprehensively through the physical education or athletic departments at Denton ISD high schools. 

Approved Activities

• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Gymnastics
• Ice Hockey
• Ice Skating
• Martial Arts
• Wrestling
• Rock Climbing
• Rowing
• Squash
• Cycling
• Lacrosse
  
  Please email OCPE@dentonisd.org if you do not see an activity listed that could be considered for the program. 

OCPE eligible activities (Middle School) are Olympic-type/National level activites approved by the TEA that are not offered comprehensively through the physical education or athletic departments at Denton ISD middle schools. 

Approved Activities

• Dance
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Gymnastics
• Ice Hockey
• Ice Skating
• Martial Arts
• Golf
• Wrestling
• Rock Climbing
• Tennis
• Rowing
• Squash
• Swimming
• Soccer
• Cycling
• Lacrosse
  
  Please email OCPE@dentonisd.org if you do not see an activity listed that could be considered for the program.

Student & Parent Responsibilities

• Confer with the designated campus counselor about plans to enroll.
• Ensure the student participates in his/her activity at one (1) approved agency under one (1) professional supervisor for at least the minimum amount of time per week as determined by the category chosen.
• Ensure the student attends his/her activity regularly, which includes attending 90% of the days the class is offered.
• Ensure records of participation and grades are submitted by the agency's instructor to the appropriate counselor.
• Parents are responsible for making sure the Physical Education TEKS for the specific grade level are met.
• Provide transportation to and from the sponsoring agency.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Sign the Instructor Agreement stating he/ she is aware of the emphasis on program objectives and knowledge of the state-mandated TEKS.
• Maintain and submit an accurate record of each student's attendance to ensure compliance with state laws regarding attendance for credit and compulsory attendance.
• Evaluate each student's performance and submit the End of 9 Weeks Student Progress Report to the student's counselor one (1) week before the end of the current grading period.
• Notify the student's counselor if the student fails to maintain a high level of performance and if the instructor is withdrawing his/her recommendation for the student to be in the program.
• Notify the student's counselor if there is a change in the number of hours per week.
• Notify the student's counselor if the student's attendance becomes irregular or the student withdraws from the program.

The Role of the Counselor

• Direct parents interested in their child participating in OCPE to the informational website.
• Understand and explain the differences between Category I and Category II.
• Explain the student/ parent responsibilities and answer any questions or concerns.
• Communicate with the student/parent with any concerns either by phone or in writing.
• Communicate with instructors and agencies and remedy any issues.
• Schedule the student for the 1st/7th period (Middle school) or 1st/5th block (High school).
• Maintain an electronic file with the appropriate documentation on each student approved.
• Communicate any issues and concerns with the appropriate athletic department staff.
• Verify grades have been submitted by instructor.

The Role of the Athletic Department

• Provide training for counselors regarding OCPE guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date information on website.
• Approve/Deny OCPE applications and keep additional files on each student and training logs.
• Ensure OCPE guidelines follow TEA and district policies.
• Provide additional support/information to counselors where necessary.

A student's physical education OCPE waiver may be revoked at the discretion of the school district if it is determined the student's participation in the program:

• no longer meets the criteria specified for the category chosen, or
• the student's attendance becomes irregular, or
• the student is not passing all of his/her classes, or
• the student has been subject to discipline action at their school campus, or
• the student has a pattern of late arrivals or early/late departures.