PE

The state of Illinois requires students to be enrolled in a Physical Education course for four years of high school. There are some exceptions to this requirement that qualify a student for a PE waiver for their junior or senior year.

Qualifications of PE Waiver

Only juniors and seniors can qualify for a PE waiver and enroll in an additional academic course if they meet one of the four qualifying reasons below:

1. Participate in two sports at Jones College Prep

2. Participate in the CTE program 

3. Enrollment in an AP Capstone course (AP Seminar or AP Research)

4. Enrollment in a double block AP Science Course (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) for 11th and 12th graders only

5. Enrollment in a JCP Dance course

**If you believe you have a circumstance outside of these that would qualify you for a PE waiver, please schedule a meeting with your counselor to discuss (juniors and seniors only). Approvals will be made at the discretion of school administration. 

Applying for a PE Waiver

Students interested in applying for a PE Waiver for their junior or senior year need to complete the PE Waiver Application. Completed applications need to be submitted to the counselor during the  student’s individual conference with their counselor. The counselor will submit the form for approval to the school principal. If the application is approved, the counselor will ensure the student is enrolled in the appropriate substitute course. 

Removal of a PE Waiver

Students who start the school year with a PE waiver but at any point throughout the year do not meet one of the qualifications for the waiver will be required to drop the substitute course and will enroll in a PE course.