PKMS PE Footwear Policy

Purpose:
To ensure student safety and full participation during Physical Education (PE) classes by establishing clear expectations for appropriate athletic footwear.

Required Footwear:
Students are required to wear sneakers in order to participate in PE class.

Definition of Sneakers:
Sneakers are defined as closed-toe, rubber-soled athletic shoes that provide proper support, grip, and cushioning for physical activity. They must:

• Fully enclose the foot (no sandals, crocs, slides, or slip-ons)

• Have laces or secure fastenings to keep the shoe in place

• Be designed specifically for physical activities such as running, jumping, and sports

Non-Compliant Footwear Examples Include (but are not limited to):

• Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, boots, flats, dress shoes, or any type of footwear not intended for physical activity

Consequences for Non-Compliance:

• First Offense:

  • Documented as a warning

  • Student completes an alternate assignment: bodyweight circuits and a written reflection or task during class

• Second Offense:

  • Parent/guardian will be contacted via phone call

  • Student continues with bodyweight circuits and a written assignment for the class period

• Third Offense and Beyond:

  • Student will lose points from their overall PE grade

  • Student will still complete bodyweight circuits and a written assignment

Rationale:
Proper footwear is essential for student safety and effective participation in physical education. This policy is designed to promote accountability, readiness, and safe physical activity.

Note:
Medical exemptions must be accompanied by a valid doctor’s note and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.Please ensure you come prepared for PE each day. Participation and preparation are key to success!

Acknowledgment of Physical Education Footwear Policy

By signing below, both student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with the Physical Education Footwear Policy outlined above.