United Public Schools

Descriptor Code: ABCB

Health and Safety


A. Public schools are expected to promote the physical health of pupils, to keep them safe from injury while in school and to instill in them good habits of mental health and hygiene. It is, therefore, the duty of all staff members to see that the school environment is such as to encourage a wholesome growth in body and mind.

(1) Athletic Participation (Sports)
All Students in grades five through 12 desiring to participate in sports must comply with the rules as set forth by the North Dakota High School Activities Association requiring that he/she is physically fit.


(2) Limited Participation (Physical Education)
Pupils may be excused from participation in physical education program of their participation may be limited upon the recommendation of a physician. Each student seeking such an excuse must file with the principal yearly a recommendation as to the amount of participation that the student is to engage in. All students shall be required to dress and shower irrespective of the degree of participation in physical education.