Physical Education Exemption Policy

Criteria for outside training MUST:

• Demonstrate a major commitment (at least two years in the sport) and elite-level training for a sport that KPS does not offer or is currently not in season. Exemption students are expected to play for the KPS Team.*
• Meet a minimum of 10 hours per week** or have a metabolic equivalent of task (MET) assignment of 7.0 or higher.
• Meet the standard for the Presidential Fitness Assessment (85% = Presidential Fitness Level)
• Must include the following: Fitness and Specific Skill Training***

*Martial Arts programs and Studio Dance programs do not qualify for exemption.
**These hours do not include travel time.
***Speed, Agility, and Strength Training may be a part of the training program but will not qualify as the only source of activity. Competitions throughout the exemption period are required.

• Students who participate in an outside athletic program may petition for an exemption on a single trimester or yearly basis. 
• You must sign into your KPS Google Mail account
• Click the link to fill out the Application Form
  • Upper School Form
  • Middle School Form

Exemption students must submit a final report and journal describing what she has achieved throughout the trimester. Yearly exemption students are expected to complete the online form and signed journal each trimester.

Online Report Form 
The online report should be completed by clicking here. 

Journal 
The journal should be maintained for the season and include self-reflections using the three goals established during the application process. The journal should also include a final reflection of the overall season. This journal must be signed and dated by the instructor and submitted by the due dates below.

Submission of a signed final evaluation report by the due date and adherence to the sign in process (Middle School only) are required to maintain eligibility for future exemptions.

Middle School 
Students are expected to report to the exemption study hall each day. Sign-in and/or study hall attendance are required to maintain exemption status. Students are required to remain on campus until 3:30 p.m. each day. Exceptions must approved by the Middle School Office.

Upper School 
Upper School students are required to remain on campus. Exceptions must approved by the Upper School Office. 

All Exemption Students 
If the student wishes to pursue the exemption for more than one trimester, she must complete the full year exemption application and complete the online report form for committee review. The trimester updates should reflect any changes in the training and competitive schedule. 

Students approved for trimester or yearly exemption are required to notify the Physical Education Department Chair of any changes in training schedule or competitions that occur during an exemption period.

Applications can be submitted prior to the due date. Fall applications may be submitted beginning August 10, 2026. Early applications for winter and spring trimesters will be reviewed and notification sent as soon as the review committee process is completed.

Yes. All students applying for PE exemption are expected to complete the Presidential Fitness Assessment. Exemption students need to earn scores in the 85th percentile, also known as The Presidential Physical Fitness Award level. 

Sixth-grade students are not eligible to apply for P.E. exemption and do not participate in MS athletic program offered from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Determine that the level and time commitment are high and practices meet for a minimum of 10 hours per week. Interested applicants may also use the Compendium of Physical Activities chart also known as the Taylor Code to determine that the metabolic equivalent of task (MET) assignment is 7.0 or higher (Swimming=10.0, Track=10.0, Basketball=8.0, LAX=8.0, Ice Hockey=8.0, Volleyball=8.0).

Accomplishments and team status updates are invited and welcomed. Our social media platforms provide a wonderful vehicle to share accomplishments and activity with the entire school community. News can be shared with communications@kentplace.org.

Yes, as long as the established policies are observed. Cost and inclusion parameters can be found in the Kent Place Handbook for Students and Families. All KPS Athletic apparel must be approved by the Director of Athletics.