Physical Education
South Effingham Middle School
Physical Education
Building fitness, sportsmanship, movement skills, and healthy habits while helping students stay active and have fun.
Welcome to SEMS Physical Education
Physical Education classes are designed to teach sportsmanship, fitness, and basic motor skills. Our goal is to help students understand how to become and remain physically fit while enjoying movement and activity.
Physical Education Team
Coach Kiera Price
Coach Landon Stansberry
Coach Thomas Smith
Required Supplies
Athletic Shoes
Athletic Shorts or Leggings
T-Shirt
Water Bottle
Clear or mesh gym bags are required if PE clothes are not being
carried inside the student's regular bookbag.
Classroom Expectations
1
Tennis shoes must be worn for PE. Students without appropriate athletic shoes will not earn dress-out points for that day. Hey Dudes and other slide-on shoes are not allowed.
2
Students must bring a water bottle filled with water only before arriving at the gym. Water bottles may not be shared.
3
Hair longer than shoulder length must be pulled back during class.
4
No large jewelry is allowed. Watches and small earrings are acceptable. Chains, rings, and bracelets should be removed because they may interfere with activity or create an injury risk.
5
No food, gum, candy, drinks, aerosol sprays, perfumes, or other sprays are allowed in the gym, locker rooms, or weight room.
6
Respect all teachers and classmates at all times. Fighting, profanity, and trash talking are not permitted.
7
If a student is unable to participate in class for any reason, written work or a fitness walk may be assigned for that day.
8
A parent or guardian note may excuse a student from participation for up to two days per nine weeks. More than two missed days requires a doctor's excuse.
Dressing Out
Every student is required to dress out for PE.
School clothing can become damaged, dirty, and sweaty during physical activity, so students should bring appropriate PE clothing.
- Bottoms: Shorts must extend to at least halfway between the top of the inner thigh and the top of the knee and may not sag off the hips. No biker shorts.
- Pants: Athletic-style pants are allowed. Pajama pants and jeans are not.
- Shirts: Crew-neck short- or long-sleeve shirts are required. Tank tops are not permitted. Shirts must cover the stomach when arms are raised overhead.
- Shoes: Athletic shoes are required. No slides, Crocs, foam runners, Hey Dudes, boots, or open-toe shoes.
Grading & Google Classroom
Grades are updated weekly and are based on:
- 50% Participation and dressing out
- 50% Tests, including Google Classroom assessments and/or technique-based assessments
Each class has its own Google Classroom. Students are responsible for classwork and study guides posted there. Teachers will announce test dates in advance.
Late & Make-Up Work
Grades are updated by Tuesday of each week.
Students have 3 school days from the time they return to school to make up missed work.
After that time, missing work may still be accepted with a late penalty of 10 points per day, with a maximum deduction of 30 points per assignment.
Behavior Policy
If a student is unable to follow instructions or behave appropriately, the following progression may be used.
1
Conference
Student/Teacher Warning
2
Silent Lunch
& Parent Contact
3
Wednesday Detention
& Parent Contact
4
Office Referral
When Necessary
Tutorials
Teachers will assign a tutorial time when they feel a student needs additional help. Tutorial time is not additional PE activity time; it is intended to provide assistance with written tests or assignments.
Wednesdays at 7:35 AMQuestions About Physical Education?
SEMS families should use ParentSquare to communicate directly with the Physical Education teachers. After signing in, search for the appropriate teacher by name to send a private message.
Contact a PE Teacher via ParentSquare Physical Education Team: Coach Kiera Price • Coach Landon Stansberry • Coach Thomas Smith