Middle School PE Policies & Procedures

A student who is unable to participate due to injury or illness must have a note or an email from a parent or doctor stating the condition and restriction, as well as the date or days for excuse. This note should be brought to our school nurse, Casie Tomlinson, or emailed to ctomlinson@jburroughs.org.

If the student’s injury doesn’t warrant a visit to the doctor, then the student will be allowed to rest but will be expected to remain with their PE group. Based on the injury, they can sit and watch or participate in a limited role. If your child has been seen by a physician for their injury, the student will be allowed to attend PE Study Hall, or arrangements can be made for an alternate activity. A student may not resume normal activity until a note from a parent or doctor indicates that the student has been cleared to return to normal activity. Students who are excused from PE should not be participating in after-school athletic practices or contests.

A student who becomes ill or injured during the school day may be excused from participation in PE for that day. The student should report to the school nurse, who will determine if the student remains in the nurse’s office to rest or may observe their PE class.

Students are expected to dress in the PE uniform and wear appropriate footwear for every scheduled class, excluding swimming (swim attire includes a one-piece suit and towel). Failure to have appropriate footwear will result in the student being excused from participation. A student not in proper uniform will be allowed to participate in the class, but continued violations of the dress code may result in the student receiving an e-slip (communication to advisor, principal, and parents) as well as a comment on his/her semester report. For safety reasons, students are prohibited from wearing jewelry during class or athletic practices.

It is recommended that students keep all personal items secured in their lockers and that they frequently take PE uniforms home to be laundered.