Physical Education provides a series of learning experiences that focus on increasing knowledge and affecting attitudes and behavior related to physical activities. A major goal is to help students incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle to develop and improve health-related physical fitness.

Students at the South Orangetown Middle School are required to participate in Physical Education during grades six, seven and eight. Classes are scheduled so that students attend Physical Education classes on alternating days. The curriculum has a wide variety of activities that include; team and individual sports, fitness and wellness activities, aquatics, dance, and outdoor living skills. All of the activities are designed to meet New York State learning standards. Proper attire is required.

Modified Sports

Students in grades seven and eight are eligible to participate in modified interscholastic sports. These co-curricular activities are offered after school. Practices are held for approximately 1½ hours a day, 5 days a week with games scheduled against neighboring school districts. At this level, the focus is to learn skills and game rules, fundamentals of team play and to develop the values of commitment, hard work and self-discipline.

Late buses are not provided for students after practice. Parents must provide transportation. Bus transportation is only provided to away games.

Health clearance by a school-appointed physician is required prior to participation on athletic teams. Students need to listen for announcements regarding modified sports and physical information.

If a student does not see the school physician, he/she is required to:

1. Submit a physician’s physical form; the physical exam must have been performed no more than twelve (12) months from the actual date of tryouts.
2. The physician’s report then has to be reviewed by the school physician
3. The report is then sent back to the school

This process is lengthy and time-consuming so please consider having your child examined by the school physician or there may be a delay in your child’s ability to practice or play on a modified team.

Please visit the Athletic Department’s webpage for additional information regarding physicals, forms and schedules.