Middle School Athletics
The Middle School physical education program provides a competitive, interscholastic activity for students. Each student is required to participate in an athletic activity every season, the only exception being students who are in the Middle School musical during the winter trimester. At the start of each season there will be open try-outs for each sport; teams will be divided on the basis of skill level. The athletic department believes that each child will have more success when placed on the team that is most appropriate for his/her skill level. The division of the teams, and in some instances cuts, will be necessary to allow for a more positive experience for all of our Middle School participants. All of this will be done with sensitivity, in regard to the process, timing and announcement.
The goals of the Middle School physical education program are:
- To promote physical, social and emotional growth
- To develop physical fitness
- To develop good sportsmanship skills
- To develop a feeling of self-accomplishment
- To develop fundamental team skills and concepts
- To teach our Middle School athletes how to compete and be competitive in preparation for Upper School athletics at Bullis.
| Team Level | Philosophy of this Level | Goals of this Level |
| A | Students at this level have the necessary skills to compete against other “A” level teams. |
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| B | Students participate to develop and strengthen individual skills and team concepts in preparation to compete at the next level. |
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| 6th Grade Teams | There will be a 6th grade team for both boys’ and girls’ basketball. |
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Middle School athletics meets after classes on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All game times will be scheduled so that no class time will be missed by either the students or teacher coaches. Most games last from 1 to 1-½ hours. If the students are taking the after-school bus transportation, arrangements will need to be made for alternative transportation on some game days, especially when the games are away. The pickup time for away games is between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m. If parents go to away games, they may take their son/daughter home with them, as long as they inform the coach. A coach will not leave a student at an away game site if the parent is not there. All students will be returned to Bullis.
Attendance on a daily basis is required at all practices and games. If a student is required to remain after school for extra instruction with a teacher, then he/she needs to proceed to practice, with a note from the teacher, as soon as extra instruction is completed. Students may not miss athletic participation in order to complete homework.
Eligibility and Attendance Requirement for Participation in School Activities:
Any student absent from school for three or more periods in any school day is not eligible to participate in any athletic contest, practice, student activity or program that day. Any part of a period beyond two periods counts as the third missed period. This policy is subject to the discretion of the Middle School principal and the athletic/musical director.
Middle School students must maintain an average of 70 percent and have no failing grades in a trimester to participate fully in our athletic programs and the Middle School musical. Grades will be reviewed at the mid-trimester and again at the end of each trimester. If a student does not meet the academic criteria, a team which may include the teacher, advisor, student, parents and the learning specialist will meet to determine an improvement plan. This may include meeting with the teacher, or the learning specialist during the 1:55-2:30 p.m. sports/musical time period until the academic average is brought up.
Middle School Athletic/Activity Offerings
Fall Sports
Cross Country (coed)
Football (105 lb. & Unlimited)
Boys’ Soccer (A & B teams)
Girls’ Soccer (A & B teams)
Field Hockey (A & B teams)
Girls’ Tennis
Fall Activities
Four Star Tennis (boys only)* Important: Tennis program has an additional charge.
Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball (A, B & 6th grade level teams)*
Girls’ Basketball (A, B & 6th grade level teams) *
Wrestling
Boys’ Ice Hockey
Winter Activities
Winter Musical: Cast*
Winter Musical: Tech Crew*
Four Star Tennis (coed)*
Girls’ Yoga/Dance*
Spring Sports
Baseball (A & B teams)
Girls’ Softball (A & B teams)
Boys’ Lacrosse (A & B teams)
Girls’ Lacrosse (A & B teams)
Boys’ Tennis*
Track & Field (coed)
* Activities that have limits on numbers.
Students are required to purchase their uniforms through the school. Students who participate in the football program should purchase their equipment through the school.
