OCIS PE
Off Campus Independent Study for Physical Education (OCIS-PE)
Matt Brammer, Athletic Director
858-487-0877 x6339
What is OCIS-PE?
Off Campus Independent Study for Physical Education (OCIS-PE) lets student-athletes take PE at their training facility instead of at school. Students must train under a coach who is CPR/First Aid certified.
Requirements
- Sport must be competitive, not recreational.
- Students must compete at the state, regional, or national level.
- No team sports are allowed.
- Training schedule must be at least 15 hours per week for high school
- Students must provide proof of previous competitions or performances at the regional, state, or national level.
Dance ONLY Requirements
- Must be an auditioned member of a studio competition team or performance company.
- Must be pursuing a career in dance performing arts.
- Must provide additional documents.
Grading
- Students earn a Pass/Fail grade only (no letter grades).
- A Workout/Activity log must be turned in each grading period.
Dates as follows:
*Trimester 1 - November 5, 2025
*Trimester 2 - February 25, 2026
*Trimester 3 - June 2, 2026
Approved OCIS-PE Sports
The following sports are already approved by the district:
- Competitive Dinghy Sailing
- Competitive Martial Arts
- Cycling
- Dance (special requirements listed below)
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Skating
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Swimming
- Synchronized Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Turning in Applications
- Turn in applications to your current school site.
- Current 5th and 8th graders must turn in applications to the school they will attend next year.
Deadlines for Applying
- Once approved, your application is good for the entire school year.
- Students may still apply during the year, but must follow the calendar deadlines for trimester schools.
Trimester 2 Deadlines
*September 11, 2025 - Forms are available online
*October 6, 2025 - Application return deadline
*November 3, 2025 - Notification of approval or denial
*November 14, 2025 - Appeal deadline
Trimester 3 Deadlines
*January 5, 2026 - Forms are available online
*January 16, 2026 - Application return deadline
*February 13, 2026 - Notification of approval or denial
*February 27, 2026 - Appeal deadline
Please click HERE to find the contract and the official Poway Unified School District OCIS-PE page.