Uniform Policy

• All students are required to be fully dressed in the approved ETHS PE uniform and athletic shoes daily. 

• Absolutely no jeans pants or jean shorts are to be worn during PE class.

• Athletic gym shoes are required.  Absolutely no flip-flops, sandals, spikes, boots, etc. are acceptable for PE class.

• All students must have their name on their PE uniform.  See your PE teacher for more information.

• All students must wear their own PE uniform and should not share with others.

• All students should clean their uniform regularly and practice proper hygiene after each PE class.

• Students who are wearing any of the following items will not be allowed to participate in daily physical activity for safety reasons. 

  • Non-athletic attire (Include, but not limited to jeans, khaki’s, skirts, tank tops, etc)

  • Non-athletic footwear (Include, but not limited to boots, sandals, crocs, etc)

• Students who are not allowed to participate in physical activity may be required to attend the PERC (W133).  

• Students who are unprepared and have class outside, are still expected to report to their teacher to determine if they should be attending the PERC. Students should first secure their belongings in their PE locker and proceed to meet with their teacher outside. Students will be given a pass when deemed necessary.

REPLACEMENT UNIFORM & PRICING

If a replacement or additional uniform item is required, students can purchase one at the equipment room (G157) during school hours or online at our ETHS school store.  To purchase a uniform item in person, the student's school account will be charged. The equipment manager does not take cash or check. If a uniform item is purchased online, the student should bring a copy of the receipt to the equipment room to pick up their item(s). Item costs are below. 

• Tee-shirt - $10 

• Shorts - $10

• Heart Rate Monitor band - $15

UNIFORM RENTAL

• Students can rent a uniform from the equipment room (G157).

• All students are allowed 3 free rentals each semester. 

• After the 3rd free rental, a student will be given a PE Uniform and their ETHS student account will be charged. 

• Students will be required to scan their ID each time they wish to rent a uniform. 

• Students will be required to return the rental uniform to the equipment room after their PE class. 

• A non-returned uniform item will be charged, full price, to the student’s account.

Swim Attire Requirements

• All students must wear authentic swim attire while in the pool.

• Students in swimming are required to wear either a full one-piece swimsuit or swim trunks

• Two piece bikinis and tankinis are not allowed.  

• T-shirts are not allowed in the pool.  Students who want more cover may wear a certified swim top with sleeves.

• Additional modifications to swimwear with departmental approval.

Outdoor PE Attire

• All students are expected to participate in physical activity in temperatures no lower than 45°. 

• Students are required to wear their PE uniform and appropriate footwear when class is outside. 

• Students may wear a long sleeved top and/or sweatpants over your PE uniform during cold days.

PE materials

• All students are expected to bring their heart rate monitor (HRM) bands and Chromebooks to PE class when instructed to do so.  

• It is recommended that students leave their HRM bands in their PE locker for daily use.

• Never bring valuable items to PE class.  All students are responsible for securing their belongings. See the PILOT for more information.

Cell Phone Policy

• Students are not allowed to bring cell phones to class unless communicated in advance by their teacher and used for instructional purposes. 

• Students are expected to secure their cell phones in their locker for the duration of the class period.

• Unauthorized cell phone use will result in loss of daily points.

• Chronic unauthorized cell phone use may result in school disciplinary measures.

Locks & Lockers

Students in grades 9-12 will be assigned to a locker in the Gym Wing. Students will maintain the same locker for the duration of their time at ETHS. See the following information regarding locker room policies.

• Students are assigned to PE locker rooms according to the student’s gender identity, as reflected in the official student record. If a student is interested in changing their locker room assignment, use the Student Advocacy Form (bit.ly/studentadvocacyform) to notify ETHS of this request. 

• Students can find their PE locker assignments and combinations by logging into myETHS. 

• Students are responsible for securing their lockers after each use by making sure the door is completely closed. These lockers have the capability of holding a backpack and a change of clothes. All other larger items, such as coats, boots, and athletic equipment should be left in the ETHS hall lockers. 

• Students are responsible for their personal property stored in PE locker rooms. Report lost or stolen property immediately following the steps in the “Lost & Found” section. 

• A locker room attendant is available to support students during the school day. Report any PE locker issues or concerns to the Locker Room Attendant within your assigned locker room. 

• During the swim unit, students will have access to the pool locker rooms. Students will need to bring a personal lock each day to secure their belongings. The items and lock must be removed at the end of each class period. 

• Sharing lockers with another student is not permitted. Do not give locker combinations to others. The student assigned to a locker will be held responsible for items stored in that locker.  

• All students must vacate their PE locker during the designated locker clean-out date at the end of the school year. Locker contents left after the official end of locker clean-out will be removed and may not be retrievable. 

Grading

Student’s physical activity grade is determined by calculating points from the 3 categories. 

• Physical Activity = 10 daily points

• 3 R’s (Respect for self, others, and community) = 1 daily point

• Cognitive Assignments = Specific to course content and teacher

Physical Activity 

The main objective of physical education is for students to be physically active. Students will participate in a wide variety of physical activities as it relates to the individualized course. Physical activity expectations and lesson objectives will be clearly communicated at the start of each lesson. 

• Physical activity points are determined by teachers using the HR monitor rubric as the primary resource for assessment. This allows for objective and equitable grading.

• When students are not using HR straps, teachers will clearly communicate the physical activity expectations required for students to receive full credit.

• Points will be entered into the gradebook on a regular basis and students should check their Home Access Center (HAC) for grade confirmation.

• These 10 points are solely earned based on the student's physical activity.

Cognitive

All cognitive lessons and assignments are determined based on the teacher and course content. Cognitive objectives will be clearly communicated and differentiated based on the needs of each student. 

• Cognitive lessons could include outside of class participation, such as homework assignments as well as in class assessments / assignments. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments and assessments.

• Cognitive points are graded based on completion and accuracy of assignments. 

• Points will be entered into the gradebook on a regular basis and students should check their Home Access Center (HAC) for grade confirmation.

• If a student is not in attendance for any reason, they are still required to complete any missed assignments/assessments.

• As a reminder, ETHS late work policy allows students “twice the number of missed school days to turn in assignments for full credit.” 

3 R’s (Respect Yourself, Others & Community) Character Points

Our Physical Education department supports and embraces the school wide messaging of Respect. Students will be graded weekly based on the ETHS 3 R’s of Respect (yourself, others, and the community). 

• ‘Respect’ points are earned each contact day. One point per day. This means that students can earn up to 3 points weekly during a full school week for appropriate PE Uniform, positive attitude and sportsmanship, and following all school-wide and departmental policies.

• Points will be entered into the gradebook on a regular basis and students should check their Home Access Center (HAC) for grade confirmation.

• Lost Respect points can not be made up at any time. The areas of focus for this category are, but not limited to, the following. 

  • Uniform: All students must wear the required PE uniform on a daily basis. If a student is not fully dressed they may lose 1 point for that day. 

  • Attitude: All students should display sportsmanship, collaboration, communication and respect for themselves, peers, and staff. If the student does not display such behavior they may lose 1 point for the day.

  • Inappropriate use of electronic devices: All electronics should be secured in the assigned student PE locker during their PE class unless communicated and approved by the teacher for the use of instructional purposes only. Chronic/consistent misuse of this policy may result in the deduction of 1 point.

  • Other infractions based on the ETHS Pilot: All behavioral infractions are subject to 1 point deduction. They will also be followed up according to the ETHS Pilot policies. 

• Consistent loss of daily respect points may result in follow up consequences with administrative support teams. 

Semester Grade Calculations

Grades will average the percentages earned each quarter. For example, Q1 78% + Q2 82% would be an 80% (B-) for the semester. The lowest percentage for a quarter grade of F will be 50% for the quarter.  The highest percentage for a quarter grade of A will be 100% for the quarter.

Make Up Work Policy

For any class work and any homework assignments due during excused/unexcused absences, student will have twice the number of missed school days to turn in assignments for full credit. This applies to assignments, assessments, and projects with previously announced deadlines. If students need additional time, it is recommended they communicate with their assigned teacher for an extension.

For more information please see the Student Pilot Handbook on the ETHS Website. 

Attendance Policy

Attendance is a key component of academic success, and students are expected to arrive to class on time and be prepared to learn. For more information about attendance policies and procedures, please see the school website here.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

• Students are required to communicate with their teacher for any missed work.

• Students will be required to make up any missed physical activity during AM Support, on a free period in PASS, or during Wildkit Academy. 

• Students will still be required to complete all cognitive assignments from the missed lesson.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

• See the ETHS Pilot (pg 23) for approved excused absence reasons and reporting

  • Excused absences must have proper documentation and valid absence reporting by a parent/guardian 

  • Students with an excused absence will not lose daily physical activity points and will not need to make them up such as:

    • Illness with a medical excuse (see PE Medical Exemption/Modification Policy), observation of Religious holidays, Field trips, Court appearances, College visits, IEP meetings, etc.

  • All Parental Absences will require the student to make up missed physical activity points

• Students will be required to make up missed physical activity assessments such as fitness testing. 

• Students will still be required to complete all cognitive assignments from the missed lesson

Tardy Policy

Students are expected to be in their assigned class meeting location, appropriately dressed, and ready to participate on time. Students are given 5 minutes to change at the start of the class period and are expected to report to their teacher at the end of this time. See Bell Schedule for specific times.

Students without a pass

Students who arrive late, without a pass, will be deducted their 1 daily tardy point as well as any missed earned physical activity points. If a student shows up late for class but is still able to complete the lesson objective, and meet physical activity requirements, they can still earn full daily points minus the 1 point for tardiness.

Students with a Pass

Students with an approved & signed pass are excused from the lost tardy point. However, depending on their time of arrival, students will only earn points for their completed physical activity within meeting the daily objective. 

Chronic Tardiness

Chronic tardiness is missed instructional time and may require school-wide interventions to support student success.

Medical Exemption/Modification Policy

If a student is unable to participate in physical activity due to medical reasons, the students should follow the procedures outlined below. 

• Obtain written documentation from a medical professional. The note must be signed by a health care provider stating the extent of injury or illness, specific limitations, and duration of absence. 

• Medical professionals must also complete the ETHS PE Medical Exemption / Modification Form 

• Students will bring all medical documentation to the Nurses’ Office (N121) where the medical will be processed.

• The PE teacher will determine the appropriate modification for both physical activity and cognitive lessons based on medical recommendation. 

• Students will be required to participate in approved physical and cognitive portions of the daily lesson. Students are responsible for following the modified lessons and completing all required coursework.

• During activities or lessons in which students cannot participate, they will report to the Physical Education Resource Center (PERC) in W133. See PERC policies below.

In accordance with the Illinois State Law, if a student is fasting for religious reasons, families can provide a written note to the PE teacher and/or Nurse’s Office excusing them from physical activity during that time. Students would be required to complete an alternative cognitive assignment.