Independent Study PE (ISPE)
CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES
The application deadline is March 1 before the school year for which the contract applies.
To qualify for ISPE a student must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and no conduct violations. In addition, the student must meet the following criteria:
The student is an exceptionally gifted athlete who is competing at a state or national competition level. A student participating in a non-ranked activity must be at an advanced level.
Students must apply annually. The application deadline is March 1 before the school year for which the contract applies. Completed applications should be submitted to the Athletics Office of the school where the student will attend. Please contact Business Services at the District Office with any questions about insurance for ISPE: Allison Fore, afore@sbunified.org, 805-963-4338 x6222
INDEPENDENT STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
LOW RISK INDEPENDENT STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
ISPE activities requiring a $1M commercial general liability policy and include the Santa Barbara Unified School District as additional insured:
- Bowling
- Dance (e.g. ballet, tap, swing, hip-hop)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice skating
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swim
- Tennis
- Water Polo
HIGH RISK INDEPENDENT STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
ISPE activities requiring a $2M commercial general liability policy and include the Santa Barbara Unified School District as additional insured:
- Aerial Dance
- Archery
- Bicycle (e.g. BMX, racing, jumping, mountain)
- Boating
- Bob-sledding
- Boxing
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Hockey
- Martial Arts
- Parasailing
- Rock climbing (including indoors)
- Roller blading
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Surfing