Alternative Athletic Program (AAP)
The Goals and Objectives of the Parish Episcopal School Physical Education Program (Physical Education Classes and after-school Athletic Activities and Sports) are multi faceted. They encompass, but are not limited to

 (a) development of motor skills
 (b) development of aerobics conditioning
 (c) development of daily physical exercise habits
 (d) team work
 (e) knowledge of physical fitness
 (f) knowledge of nutrition
 (g) healthy competition
 (h) development of preparedness capabilities for athletic activities
 (i) development of the coachable athlete
 and,
 (j) specific sports and athletic skills.

We acknowledge the fact that the school can’t provide all sports and athletic activities, at all levels, for all student athletes, and we do desire to support them in their off campus athletic endeavors. With this as a goal, the Alternate Athletic Program (AAP) allows the student-athlete to gain P.E. credit for their off campus athletic activity and be allowed to attend a study hall, or approved function, in lieu of their regularly scheduled P.E. class under the following regulations:

Please refer to Division Level information for curriculum requirements for PE and Athletics.

 (1) The off campus athletic activity must be an Olympic medal sport, winter or summer, and/or a TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) sport. Alternative Athletic Activities may be submitted for approval, if they satisfy the goals and objectives of the PES PE Program.
 (2) The student must practice or play in competition for at least 7 hours per week, averaged over each month of the season.
 (3) Each acceptance will be valid for one trimester program. The mid season and season end report form will be completed and turned in to the Athletic Director or designated coach for review and grading.
 (4) The student-athlete will be coached and participate in an organized league. Parents may be the coach as long as the participation and competition is part of a league or organization, and the parent is coaching other student-athletes as well.
 (5) The application/commitment form shall be signed by the coach and the parent of the student-athlete each school athletic season.
 (6) The AAP will be subject to verification throughout the season.
 (7) The student-athlete will be required to re-enter P.E. class if participation in the AAP stops in mid-trimester or activity levels are not being maintained.

Any questions or request for information should be directed to the Athletic Director.

Parish Episcopal School
4101 Sigma Rd.
Dallas, TX 75244
972.239.8011 •  800.909.9081  • Fax 972.991.1237