For juniors and seniors, credits shall be earned in Physical Education or courses taken in lieu of physical education.  A student with a course load of six classes, exclusive of physical education, during a semester may petition for exemption from physical education for the following reasons:

1. If a student must take an additional course to meet graduation requirements from Bloomington High School.

2. Members of an interscholastic athletic team, color guard, or marching band may be exempt from physical education first semester or second semester or both semesters depending on the number of activities involved and the length of the season(s).

3. If a course is needed to meet university admission guidelines or career entry requirements.

Cases will be dealt with on an individual basis through a petition initiated by the student, the parent or guardian, or the guidance office.  The principal shall have exclusive authority to grant exemption in accordance with circumstances outlined herein.  Students requesting such an exemption will submit a written request to their counselor who will forward the request to the principal.