Middle School Athletics
The Middle School physical education program is intended as a competitive, interscholastic activity. 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” and 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 by all of our middle school participants. All of this will be done with sensitivity, in regards 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 teachers coaching. 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. 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 the school.
Attendance on a daily basis is required at all practices and games.
If a student is required to remain after school for extra instruction, 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.Middle School Athletic/Activity Offerings
Fall Season Sports
Cross Country (Coed)
Boys’ Soccer (A & B teams)
Girls’ Soccer (A & B teams)
Football (105 lb. & Unlimited)
Field Hockey (A & B teams)
Girls Tennis*
Fall Season Activities
Jack Schore Tennis (Boys only)*Winter Season Sports
Boys’ Basketball (A, B, 6th grade level teams)*
Girls’ Basketball (A, B, 6th grade level teams)*
Wrestling
Ice Hockey (boys only)
Winter Season Activities
Winter Musical: Cast*
Winter Musical: Tech Crew*
Jack Schore Tennis (Coed)*
Yoga/Dance (girls only)*
Spring Season Sports
Baseball (A & B teams)
Softball (A & B teams)
Boys’ Lacrosse (A & B teams)
Girls’ Lacrosse (A & B teams)
Boys’ Tennis*
Track and Field (Coed)
(Jack Schore Tennis program has an additional charge. Call 301-299-8000 for details.)
*Activities that have limits on numbers.
