SRMS PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICIES & PROCEDURES

UNIFORMS

STEMMERS RUN MIDDLE SCHOOL PE UNIFORM PRICES:

SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X-LARGE 

SHORTS = $9.50

SHIRTS = $12.50

($2.00 MORE PER “X”)

We accept cash or checks. 

Please make sure checks are payable to SRMS and include your child’s name on the check.

• ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PE UNIFORM DURING THEIR PE CLASS.
• Shirt and short sizes should fit appropriately for the size of the student and for safety.
• NO CLOTHES MAY BE WORN UNDER THE PE UNIFORM.
• Shorts must be worn on the student’s waist, and may NOT be rolled at the waist, OR pulled down below your waist!
• Label SHIRTS with both the complete first and last name of the student – space permitting.
• Label SHORTS with the initial of your first name and your FULL last name.
• TENNIS SHOES ARE REQUIRED FOR PE CLASS.
• Shoes must be appropriate for PE activities such as running, kicking, etc.
• NO slip-ons or thick soled shoes are allowed.
• Shoes MUST be laced, tied and fastened at all times during class!
• ALL JEWELRY MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKED IN LOCKERS BEFORE LEAVING THE LOCKER ROOM.
• ONLY stud earrings are allowed to be worn.
• ALL piercings must be removed according to Baltimore County Public Schools Safety Regulations.
• Sweatshirts and sweatpants may be worn OVER the PE uniform during cold weather while participating OUTSIDE.   SWEATSHIRTS AND SWEATPANTS MAY NOT BE WORN DURING INSIDE ACTIVITIES.

LOCKS -

• Each student will have a COMBINATION LOCK built into their PE locker. 
• EACH STUDENT WILL BE ASSIGNED THEIR OWN LOCKER and combinations will be recorded in a master book in the PE offices.  SHARING LOCKERS IS NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME OR FOR ANY REASON.
• DO NOT GIVE YOUR COMBINATION TO OTHER STUDENTS.
• CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR LOCKER IS SECURELY LOCKED BEFORE LEAVING THE LOCKER ROOM.
• THE PE DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. 

LOCKER ROOM PROCEDURES

• All students must enter and exit through the FRONT locker room doors.
• Locker room doors will be locked when the late bell rings.
• Arriving AFTER the late bell will result in a loss of your DAILY PARTICIPATION POINTS.  Three lateness’s will result in a referral to your administrator.
• Students are expected to be changed and ready to leave the locker room with in 5 minutes after the late bell.
• DO NOT dress in the bathroom stalls – girls, use the dressing rooms if you need more privacy.
• EACH STUDENT WILL BE ASSIGNED THEIR OWN LOCKER.  SHARING LOCKERS IS NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME OR FOR ANY REASON.
• NO FOOD, DRINKS OR GLASS CONTAINERS are allowed in the locker rooms.
• NO HORSEPLAY, SUCH AS PUSHING, SHOWING, CHASING, SLAPPING OR WRESTLING WILL BE TOLERATED AT ANYTIME AND WILL RESULT IN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSEQUENCES.
• Leaving the locker room prior to the dismissal bell is considered a CLASS CUT and will result in an administrative consequence.

LENDER POLICY –

• Any students coming to PE class without a uniform is REQUIRED to borrow a uniform for that day.
• If you are not prepared for PE, report to the locker room IMMEDIATELY, sign the sheet for YOUR teacher and get a uniform.
• Students are NOT permitted to go to their hall lockers at the beginning or end of their PE class.  This is a school rule!
• Students who borrow will lose half of their 10 daily points, for not being “there and prepared.

EXCUSES –

PARENTAL/GUARDIAN EXCUSE

If you have a temporary disability or you are not feeling well you must present a written note from your parent/guardian to your Physical Education teacher in order to be excused from physical activity that day.

A note form home can excuse you for up to 5 days.

You will still DRESS in your PE uniform and observe class

DOCTOR EXCUSE

If you become physically unable to participate for more that 5 consecutive calendar days, a doctor’s note is required.  Doctor notes will be kept on file in the nurse’s office.

ALL MEDICAL EXCUSES EXCLUDE THE STUDENT FROM PATICIPATION IN INTRAMURALS OR ANY OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.

INTRAMURALS –

Intramurals will be on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS.

Intramurals will begin at 3:15 and finish at 4:00.

Intramurals will be offered throughout the year for students in all grades.

Activities will be announced in PE classes and on the morning and afternoon announcements.

Intramurals are a privilege.  Students not adhering to SRMS rules and policies throughout the school day will not be permitted to participate.

INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES –

BCPS only offers on interscholastic activity for middle school student – 8^th GRADE BOY’S & GIRL’S BASKETBALL.  Tryouts begin in November.  We will notify you as more information becomes available.