Education code 51241 (b) states – IF a pupil has passed the
physical performance test (Fitnessgram) in the 9th grade then
they may be granted the two year physical education
waiver in grades 10-12th grade.
This means that ALL FRESHMAN must take physical
education and if a pupil does not pass the Fitnessgram
they must continue to take Physical Education until they
have passed 5 out of 6 components of the test.