The Physical Education classes are an important part of each student's schedule.  The following guidelines and policies have been established by the Physical Education Staff to ensure an educationally sound and safe learning environment.  Please read the contents thoroughly and if there are any further questions, please contact your Physical Education teacher.

I.    REQUIRED UNIFORM

For purposes of health and safety, students should be properly dressed for physical activity.  The proper uniform for participation is:

1. SNEAKERS:  Proper construction providing full support and traction. For safety reasons, laced sneakers must be worn.

2. TOPS AND SHORTS AND SOCKS:  Recommend dark shorts, socks (no stockings), white T-shirts free of buttons, snaps and zippers, or any other materials that may cause injury.  Shorts should be of gym type (i.e., jogging, soccer).

3. SWEAT CLOTHES: Although not required, it is recommended that students have sweat clothes available for the colder weather.

4. THE STUDENT IS TO CHANGE FROM CLOTHES WORN TO ACADEMIC CLASSES: Articles of clothing are expected to be clean and without tears and rips.  For health reasons, the young ladies are not to wear pantyhose under their physical education attire.

II.   SAFETY

1. JEWELRY:  The student is to remove all objects of jewelry (i.e. watches, rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, nose rings) to ensure a safe environment for themselves and for their classmates.  As the students will be responsible to secure jewelry in their Physical Education lockers, it is recommended that jewelry not be worn on days of Physical Education.  The Physical Education teacher will not be responsible for jewelry.

2. As per school policy, gum chewing is not permitted at any time during a Physical Education class.

III.  LOCKS

Each student will be provided with a school padlock at the beginning of the school year.  The lock will be collected at the end of the year.  If the lock is lost during the school year, a $5.50 fine must be paid at the Main Office.  ONLY SCHOOL LOCKS MAY BE USED IN THE LOCKER ROOM.

IV.  LOCKER ROOM PROCEDURES

Approximately five (5) minutes are allowed at the beginning and at the end of the class period for dressing purposes.

Students shall be in the locker room when the bell rings which indicates the beginning of class.  Late arriving students must have a pass from the teacher of their previous class.

Each student will be assigned a small locker in which to secure his/her belongings when not in Physical Education class.  Longer lockers are available for use only during a student's assigned Physical Education class.  It is imperative that jewelry, books, purses and clothing are securely locked in these lockers during a class period.  The Physical Education Staff cannot stress enough for students to LOCK  their valuables.

To ensure the safety of each student's belongings, the sharing of lockers is not permitted.  In addition, it is important' that lock combinations are not shared with other students, even your friends.

V.  MEDICAL EXCUSES

If a student is unable to participate for one (1) or two (2) class periods, a note from home, indicating the reason for non-participation, should be given to the Physical Education teacher.  If a student must be excused from participation for more than three (3) consecutive Physical Education classes, a note from a physician is required.  The note from the physician must indicate the reason and duration of the excuse.

HOWEVER, THE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE PREPARED FOR ACTIVITY, DRESSING IN APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AS STATED IN "I", REQUIRED UNIFORM AT ALL TIMES.