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​FHS students can get their Fit for Life credit through marching band.

Please continue reading for more information. ​

 

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Fit for Life Credit 

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• Fit for Life credit is only available for 10-12 graders

 

• There are three main components to this class.

  1. Exercise Requirements: This portion of the class will be satisfied through your participation in marching band.

  2. Physical Fitness Tests: Coach Walkenhurst will let you know when these will take place.

  3. Online Work: This portion of the class will be done through Canvas. The online portion is a series of units with multiple-choice tests. The online portion is relatively simple and nothing to worry over.

 

• To sign up for Fit for Life, you will need to do the following:

  1. Wait until the new school year begins or when you get a notice from the band letting you know that it's time to sign up. The window to sign up is pretty small and tends to close by the end of the first week of school.

  2. You'll start by sending an email to Coach Walkenhurst kwalkenhurst@dsdmail.net

     1. Tell him that you are in the marching band.

     2. Tell him that you would like to take the Fit for Life class.

  3. Next, go to the main office and pay the $25 fee.

  4. Turn a copy of the receipt into Coach Walkenhurst. (pay the fee and turn in the receipt during the first week of school)

 

• After you have signed up for Fit for Life, you will receive emailed information from Coach Walkenhurst explaining the online course requirements and physical fitness tests and dates.

 

• Because Fit for Life is overseen by Coach Walkenhurst, and not Mr. Mangelson, please direct all Fit for Life questions to Coach Walkenhurst.

 

 

Credit that you can receive for doing marching band

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The credit that you earn for marching band can only fulfill one requirement each year.

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You can choose from the following:​

• Fit for Life credit

• Elective credit

• Fine Arts credit

 

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How to ensure that you get the credit that you want

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• Fit for Life credit- Follow the sign-up process outlined above.​

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• Elective or Fine Arts credit- You’ll need to contact the counseling office and let them know if you would like elective credit or fine arts credit for your marching band participation.