Middle School Athletics Information

List of 4 items.

• Sixth Grade

  This is the first-year student-athletes can participate in interscholastic sports at Parker. Skill development, team concepts and sportsmanship are the major components of the program. All student-athletes will have the opportunity to play and gain court/field experience. Playing time is not equal and is determined by the coaching staff based on the criteria listed in the No-Cut Policy.

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• Seventh and Eighth Grades

  Student-athletes in these grades will experience more challenging competition and game-play strategies. Though the aim is to provide all student-athletes with an opportunity to play in every competition, there is no guarantee as participation is determined by the coaching staff based on the criteria listed in the No-Cut Policy.

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• No-Cut Policy

  The Athletics Program is committed to a no-cut policy. This philosophical approach provides all student-athletes an opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports regardless of their skill or experience. The program is based on a sports curriculum that becomes progressively more challenging as student-athletes move through each grade. To ensure each student-athlete is getting the appropriate instruction and competition, coaches will consistently evaluate players throughout the season to ensure that these goals are being met. Playing time will be determined by, but not limited to, the following:

  • Attendance, attitude and effort in practice sessions and competitions
  • A willingness to learn, work with others and participate with a high level of sportsmanship
  • Understanding of game-play strategies and the ability to implement them
  • Skill exhibited during practice and athletic competitions

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• Athletics Philosophy

  Consistent with its philosophy of progressive education and social responsibility, Parker recognizes that participation in athletics can teach invaluable lessons in character and citizenship. When conducted in a manner that promotes healthy, positive participation, athletics can instill lifelong values in student-athletes such as discipline, respect, responsibility, fairness and trustworthiness. One critical element that is essential to a positive athletic experience is the active participation of parents and the Parker community. However, such parental and communal participation must also exhibit respect and good sportsmanship for coaches, officials and opponents.

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