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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS
Chandler’s physical education and competitive athletic program for middle school students includes fitness, skill building, health issues and intramural sports. Students participate in a daily physical education class and may elect to participate in the competitive sports program in grades seven and eight. As a member of the Middle School Independent League consisting of other independent schools in this area, Chandler’s interscholastic teams compete after school fielding both boys’ and girls’ teams in flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, track and field, and baseball for boys or softball for girls. Co-ed competition is offered in tennis, swimming, and golf. All interested and committed students are encouraged to participate. With sufficient interest and numbers, Chandler fields multiple teams providing appropriate opportunities for competition or skill-building based on student needs. Chandler aims to instill sportsmanship and commitment while working towards a common goal of healthy team competition and personal growth.
Physical education is a part of each student’s daily schedule. The purpose is to develop self-esteem, pride and an appreciation of teamwork through physical and motor development emphasizing sportsmanship, physical fitness and personal growth. The Middle School program adds more motor and wellness skill building. Students are required to participate daily unless the Athletic Department is notified in writing of an injury, illness or medical condition. Other appropriate physical activities may be scheduled. All students are expected to dress in the Chandler athletic uniform. Non-dress will result in a lowered P.E. grade. The Middle School competitive athletic program consists of interscholastic teams for boys and girls in flag football,
basketball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, tennis, swimming, golf, baseball and softball as a member of the Middle School Independent League. Students participating or assisting with competitive team sports earn points towards the Chandler Athletic letter. Chandler’s strong athletic tradition of healthy team competition and sportsmanship builds healthy minds in healthy bodies.
Middle School Athletic Philosophy and Policies
6th Grade Program:
Philosophy: To expose students to a variety of team sports through Physical Education Class.
The students will conclude the following sports units with an interscholastic tournament usually held on a Friday afternoon from 3:00-5:00 p.m.:
Boys:
| Flag Football | Late October |
| Basketball | Early December (alternate years Mid-February) |
| Soccer | Mid-February (alternate years Early December) |
| Track | Early March |
Girls:
| Volleyball | Late October |
| Soccer | Early December (alternate years Mid-February) |
| Basketball | Mid-February (alternate years Early December) |
| Track | Early March |
6th grade students may also try out for the competitive league teams in the following co-ed sports:
Tennis (Fall) / Swimming (Spring) / Golf (Spring)
Finally, if there are not enough 7th and 8th grade participants to field a competitive league team, 6th grade students may try out for the 7th or 8th grade team.
7th and 8th Grade Competitive Team Sports Program:
Philosophy: To teach students participating in interscholastic teams the basic fundamentals of the sport, strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
How teams are chosen: A try-out is held for each sport. Students are placed on teams based on the following criteria:
- Commitment to the Chandler Team
- Attitude and behavior toward coaches and peers
- Ability to work on a team to reach a common team goal and accepting coaches’ decisions
- Skill level
Due to the number of students who try out for the teams and the limited play time created by large team membership, not all students may make the A or B teams, therefore we have started a C team in some sports to allow students the opportunity to participate in competitive sports and build skills through game time.
A Team:Usually consists of only 8th grade students unless insufficient participants try out. A competitive team that will play to win the league title. Players will not play equal minutes and some may not play at all in some games. All students are given the option of being on the C team, if available.
B Team: Usually consists of only 7th grade students. A competitive team that plays to win. Players will not play equal minutes and some may not play at all in some games. All students are given the option of being on the C team, if available.
C Team: 7th and 8th grade team that allows the participants an opportunity to develop their skills through practice and games. Everyone plays on a C team.
Practices for Major Sports: Practices are held Monday through Thursday until 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm depending on the coach and sport and Fridays only until 3:00 pm. Please make appointments on Fridays.
Boys Major Sports:
| Flag Football | A, B, or C Teams | Sept./Oct. |
| Soccer | A, B Teams | Nov./Dec. (alternate years Jan/Feb) |
| Basketball | A, B, or C Teams | Jan./Feb. (alternate years Nov/Dec) |
| Baseball | A Team | Apr./May |
| Volleyball | A Team | Apr./May |
Minor Sports Co-Ed:
| Tennis | Fall |
| Track | Late Winter |
| Swimming | Spring |
| Golf | Spring |
The Chandler Athletic Letter
A student may earn an Athletic Letter by accumulating 115 points in the athletic program. The students earn these points by competing or assisting with a competitive team. Points are awarded based on participation and time commitment. Students who participate in all games and practices receive the maximum points.
6th grade Teams-up to 15 points
| Flag Football | Track | Volleyball | Golf
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| Soccer | Tennis | Basketball |
7th/8th Grade Teams-up to 15 points
7th/8th Grade Teams-up to 30 points
| Flag Football | Basketball | Volleyball |
Softball |
| Soccer |
Baseball |
Assisting with a team or Sport-up to 15 points
| Score keeping | Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball |
| Team Managers | All Sports |
| Chain Gang | Football |
Team Member Responsibilities:
All athletic team participants are expected to adhere to the following:
- Team members must attend all practices and games unless other arrangements have been made with the coach.
- Team members must be picked up on time after all practices and games.
- Team members must take proper care of school issued equipment and uniforms and return the equipment and uniforms at the end of the season.
- Team members are to personally display, as well as promote good sportsmanship.
- Team members are to show respect and cooperate with allteachers and coaches.
- Team members must maintain satisfactory effort (no less than a 2) in all classes.
- Team members must set a good example of citizenship and behavior in school, in the larger community, and in competition.
Participation in the competitive sports program is a privilege. Failure to meet any of the above mentioned responsibilities may be cause for suspension or dismissal from practices, games, or for the season. Continued problems may result in loss of the privilege of participation in Chandler’s competitive sports program. Consequences will be determined after a conference with the team member, coach, and athletic director. In more serious situations, parents and/or administrator(s)will be included in the conference.
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