The Physical Education Teachers believe that physical education programs should be an integral part of every student’s program in the Plano Independent School District. We also believe that when a child feels good about his physical development and has a good self-concept, then he will be more inclined to perform better in the classroom and in all other phases of life. An adequate physical education program should include a variety of activities that provide the student with skills and abilities which will have a lasting effect.

The program should also be designed to motivate students by providing activities at all levels in which students can experience success. It is our belief that the program should be continuous in nature so that students will be involved in activities built in increasing stages of difficulty.

Fundamental to every student’s development is the ability to become physically fit, develop motor skills, gain knowledge and understanding, develop appropriate social awareness and behavior, and achieve life-time physical well-being.

Physical Education in Plano ISD:

• Elementary PE
• Middle School PE
• High School/Senior High School PE
• ESchool
• OCPE

District Guidelines for Elementary Physical Education:

• Proper attire must be worn for PE. This includes:

  • Closed-toed tennis shoes with a rubber sole; crocs, boots, uggs, slippers or house shoes are NOT allowed.

  • Clothing that allows the students to move freely and appropriately for weather conditions. Students must wear shorts under skirts/dresses.

• Parent notes requesting a student does not participate in PE is good for three days. After the third day, a doctor’s note is required.

• Doctor notes must include the dates that a student is required to be excused from PE and dates they can return to activity.

• PE teachers will follow the District Weather guidelines provided by our safety and security team.

District Guidelines for Secondary Physical Education:

• Proper attire must be worn for PE (please refer to your child’s campus for their PE dress code guidelines). This includes:

  • Closed toed tennis shoes with a rubber sole; crocs, boots, uggs, slippers or house shoes are NOT allowed.

  • Clothing that allows the students to move freely and appropriate for weather conditions. Students must wear shorts under skirts/dresses.

  • If locker rooms are not available, and a student prefers to change their clothes they will be provided that option.

• Parent notes requesting a student does not participate in PE is good for three days. After the third day a doctor’s note is required.

• Doctor notes must include the dates that a student is required to be excused from PE and dates they can return to activity.

• PE teachers will follow the District Weather guidelines provided by our safety and security team.

• No electronics during PE without permission from the PE teacher. This includes; earbuds/headphones, cell phones, smart watches, etc.

• No gum, food or candy in the gym without permission from the PE teacher.