MISSION
The purpose of this Athletic Department is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate in a school activity. Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School will participate competitively in all sports offered. The Athletic Department must strive to promote the growth in its student-athletes, while emphasizing the spirit of mature competition and carrying out the mission of Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School.
Philadelphia E&T will be offering PIAA Varsity Basketball (Boys & Girls), Varsity Cross County, Varsity Track & Field, and Junior Varsity Cheerleading, for the 2025-2026 season. Any student who is interested in any varsity sport has the right to try-out for their local public school’s athletic teams if Philadelphia E&T does not offer that sport.
If a student is selected to participate on another school’s athletic teams, they must notify our Head of Student Services.
Recognizing that school athletics are an extension of the school experience, Philadelphia E&T will communicate with those schools to ensure athletes are afforded early dismissals where appropriate, in conjunction with the Student Services Office and meet specific PIAA academic requirements and school conduct, attendance, and lateness requirements prior to participation in any sport. The department, coaches and student-athletes will represent the school with pride and a drive to succeed in all aspects of the sport in which they compete.
ATHLETIC POLICY
Each student is encouraged to participate in the athletic programs offered by our school. Before a student is allowed to participate, their academic and discipline records will be checked and if they do not meet the requirements that student will either be placed on academic/discipline probation or will not be allowed to participate.
Expectations are as follows:
Must be passing half of their classes.
Must attend school the day of the event.
Must submit a doctor’s note to return to school and to participate in sports if absent for three days or more.
Must not be suspended or have any serious discipline issues for the reporting period.
*Serious is defined as a write-up for defiance, disrespect, or disruption.
NOTE: Any student who is suspended will lose their eligibility for a 5-day period that will begin on the first day of reinstatement.
ASSESSMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
Athletic participation lists will be generated on the 15th and the 30th/31st of each month. All students who do not meet the expectations outlined above will not be able to participate for a 5-day period. After 5 days the ineligible student’s academic record will be checked again. If they meet the eligibility requirements, they will be cleared to play until the next eligibility period. There will be no exceptions.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
Must get all work covered that is missed while away from school due to a game.
Must have a physical completed before joining the team.
Must have a parent permission form completed.
A student who has reached their 19th birthday by June 30th immediately preceding the current school year, may not participate in athletic teams. Student-athletes and Philadelphia E&T students in attendance at any corresponding athletic event remain subject to the school’s Code of Conduct.
ATHLETIC FORMS
Any student who would like to participate in our athletic program must return a completed PIAA CIPPE Physical Form. This form can be
found here and must be completed before any student practices, tries out or plays any sport.