If your child is interested or planning to participate in Fall sports for the 2025-2026 school year, please read the following:

 All student athletes must complete the online Interscholastic Athletic Permission and Participation form to sign up for school sports. This online form must be completed each new school year by the parent/guardian for any student who wishes to participate in the athletics program. In addition to the online form, the required sports physical forms are available for print on the school nurse website under the Health Office Forms tab. All students having physicals with their own doctor must have these forms completed and submitted to the school nurse by 3:30 PM on 7/29/2025. Original forms are preferred and can be mailed or dropped off to the school on or before this date. Scanned copies (no photos) will be accepted by email or fax ONLY if they are clear and legible. 

Additional Information for students who need a sports physical with the School Doctor on 7/30/2025: All students who are requesting a sports physical with the school doctor must have the online Interscholastic Athletic Permission and Participation form completed by 3:30 PM on 7/29/2025. Students are required to bring the PPE sports physical forms, completed with student and parent signatures, with them to the Perth Amboy Magnet School on 7/30/2025 at 9:30 AM. 

Parents and/or students are responsible for submitting all required online & physical forms prior to the deadline of 3:30 PM on 7/29/2025. Forms submitted after this date may result in delayed clearance to participate at the start of practice/try-outs on 8/18/2025. 

See additional information below for instructions to complete the PPE forms.

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Scholastic Student Athlete Safety Act - Information for Parents/Guardians

Prior to participation on a school-sponsored interscholastic or intramural athletic team or squad, each student-athlete in grades six through 12 must present a completed Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) Medical Eligibility form to the designated school staff member.  Important information regarding the PPE forms is provided below. Please read through these instructions completely, as the information has been updated as of July 1st, 2024.

1. The PPE may ONLY be completed by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician assistant (PA) that has completed the Student-Athlete Cardiac Assessment Professional Development module. It is recommended that you verify that your medical provider has completed this module before scheduling an appointment for a PPE in order to not delay clearance for your child to play sports.

2. The required PPE must be conducted within 365 days prior to the first official practice in an athletic season.  The PPE Medical Eligibility Form is available along with additional required forms on the school's website.

3. The parent/guardian must complete the History Form. This form should be maintained by the healthcare provider completing the physical exam (medical home). It should not be shared with schools.

4. The parent/guardian must complete the supplemental Athlete With Disabilities Form (if applicable). This form should be maintained by the healthcare provider completing the physical exam (medical home). It should not be shared with schools.

5. The licensed physician, APN or PA who performs the physical examination must complete the Physical Examination Form and the PPE Medical Eligibility Form. The Physical Examination Form should be maintained by the healthcare provider completing the physical exam (medical home). It should not be shared with schools. The PPE Medical Eligibility Form is the only documentation required to be submitted to the school.

6. The licensed physician, APN or PA must also sign the certification statement on the PPE Medical Eligibility Form attesting to the completion of the professional development module. Each board of education and charter school or nonpublic school governing authority must retain the original signed certification on the PPE Medical Eligibility Form to attest to the qualification of the licensed physician, APN or PA to perform the PPE.

7. The school district must provide written notification to the parent/guardian, signed by the school physician, indicating approval of the student’s participation in a school-sponsored interscholastic or intramural athletic team or squad based upon review of the medical report, or must provide the reason(s) for the disapproval of the student’s participation.  

8. For student-athletes that had a medical examination completed more than 90 days prior to the first official practice in an athletic season, the Health History Update Questionnaire (repeater) form must be completed, and signed by the student’s parent/guardian. The repeater must be reviewed by the school nurse and, if applicable, the school’s doctor or athletic trainer. Click here to be directed to the Health History Update Questionnaire.

9. For students doing sports for the first time this school year, sign up for sports and complete consents here.

For more information, please review the Frequently Asked Questions which are available at https://nj.gov/education/safety/health/athlete/faq.shtml. 

Please contact the school nurse with any questions at 732-634-5858 ext. 3018 or email kellyc@mcmsnj.net.