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Fine Arts continued
DRUMLINE
W W W. S H E LT O N . O R G
One semester, .5 credit
In Drumline students explore the snare drum, bass drum, and tenor drums. Drumline members are
also members of the Upper School Band and perform at varsity football games, Grandparents’ Day,
Mayfest, pep rallies, holiday and spring concerts, and special events over the course of the year.
Drumline is available to students of all experience levels—no previous band or music experience is
required. Rehearsals are during the school day and after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students
in Drumline will receive .5 credit for PE.
Physical Education
Students involved in outside physical activity programs may get permission from the administration
for credits to be awarded. Permission must be granted before the semester begins. Proof of hours
must be documented on a Shelton-provided form and must be approved by the student’s outside
coach.
FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FITNESS
This is a comprehensive course covering major health topics such as designing physical activity and
exercise programs, skill-related and health-related fitness, cardiovascular fitness, safety in fitness,
flexibility, the basics of body composition, and developing muscular strength and endurance.
One semester, .5 credit
Required for all students not involved in a credit-earning athletic program.
S H E LT O N S C H O O L
U P P E R S C H O O L C O U R S E C AT A L O G
One semester, .5 credit
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2023 - 2024
One physical education credit and one-half credit of Health are required for graduation. Participation
in Foundations of Personal Fitness or Athletics may be applied to the physical education requirement.
Players who elect to drop Athletics or are removed from their team will not receive credit. All
Athletics/PE credit will be reflected as Pass/Fail, with the exception of Health.
HEALTH
One semester, .5 credit
Required
This is a comprehensive course covering major health topics such as mental health, mental illness, the
effects of substance use and abuse, the effects of tobacco use, stress and stress management, the
human body and its systems, disease prevention, environmental issues, and current health issues.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course will emphasize lifetime activities, cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, nontraditional sports, and outdoor education. All points earned in class are participatory.
DRUMLINE
One semester, .5 credit
See Drumline above in the Fine Arts section for this course description.
Students in Drumline will receive .5 credit for PE.
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