Physical Education and Health

Unexcused Absences

Unexcused absences cannot be made up and students earn a "0" on those days.

Excused Absences

An excused absence can be made-up within 2 weeks of the absence.

Make-ups in the Fitness Center

• Monday - Thursday, 3:15- 4:15 p.m. 
• Wear PE uniform or appropriate work out clothing.
• You must wear gym shoes.
• Bring all belongings to the gym OR lock up in your hall locker. PE locker rooms are locked after 3:15 p.m., and you will not be allowed back into the locker room.
• You will exercise on the cardio equipment for 35 minutes. You MUST check in  and out with the supervisor in order to receive the make-up credit and for it to be reported to the PE teacher.

Make-ups in the Weight Room

• Monday - Thursday, 3:15- 4:15 p.m. 
• Wear PE uniform or appropriate work out clothing.
• You must wear gym shoes.
• You MUST lock all of your belongings up in your hall locker; no book bags are allowed into the weight room. PE locker rooms are locked after 3:15 p.m. and you will not be allowed back into the locker room.
• You will work out with effort for 35 minutes.  You MUST check in  and out with the supervisor in order to receive the make-up credit and for it to be reported to the PE teacher.

When students become injured/ill and unable to participate in Physical Education class we do require the following information to exempt them from participation. This information must be submitted to the Physical Education office as soon as possible. The Physical Education office located in Room 2301.

1. If a student is ill and the parent/guardian would like the student to remain out of physical activity for 2 days or less we will accept a note from the parent, informing us to keep their child from participating.

2. If a student needs to refrain from activity for more than 2 days, we will require a physician's excuse (on doctor's letterhead or script) stating that they should refrain from physical activity for a stated amount of time (have doctor estimate if necessary) AND the medical limitation form .  This allows the PE teacher to provide individualized accommodations, ensuring the student continues to earn credit for the course.

3. Fitness Center Attendance: Students with an approved medical exclusion from class must attend the Fitness Center during their PE period.  Based on the doctor's recommendations they will either engage in medically approved physical activities or complete daily lesson and assignments aligned with the curriculum provided by the PE teacher.

4. Updates: Families are responsible for providing email updates and medical notes to the PE department indicating approved physical activities and the anticipated return date to PE.

5.  Attendance and Attire: Students must attend the Fitness Center, and if participating in medically approved activities, they will be asked to wear appropriate PE attire. 

6. Sports Participation Policy: Students must be actively participating in PE to try out for any school sports, including IHSA sports.  Students medically excused from PE cannot attend sports practices or games until cleared by a doctor and returned to PE.  Exceptions may apply to students with specific accommodations arranged through school-approved plans.