SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION

ELEMENTARY

Provide certified physical education teachers for all classes.

SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Provide certified physical education teachers for all classes.

3. Grades 9-12 a. Successful implementation of Physical Education and Comprehensive Health Education must include the following:
   • i. 1/2 Carnegie unit of physical education provided by staff that possess a valid 9-12 teaching license with a physical education endorsement (See Waivers/Exemptions in Appendix, item 11.)
   • ii. Mississippi Public School Accountability Standard require 1/2 Carnegie unit requirement for health education provided by staff that possess a valid 9-12 teaching license with a health education endorsement (See Waivers/Exemptions in Appendix, item 11.)

9. Staff a. Physical education instruction in grades K-8 may be provided by a licensed physical education teacher, regular classroom teacher, or other staff licensed by the Mississippi Department of Education. b. Physical education instruction in grades 9-12 must be provided by a licensed physical education teacher.