Physical Activity and Athletics

We believe that physical activity, exercise, and athletics contribute to our students’ development – not only physically, but also spiritually and relationally. Students in eighth (and seventh) grade join our after-school sports teams. We encourage all students to play on our teams, contributing in at least two sports per year. During the fall, we offer cross-country and soccer; in the winter, basketball and swimming; in the spring, lacrosse and track. Our sports program allows our students to grow as athletes in a team setting. In addition, when students elect different sports in all three seasons, they develop well-trained bodies that are not overtaxed and prone to injury. All of these benefits occur in the context of sportsmanship.