Jared Eliot Middle School
Interscholastic Athletics '07-08
Philosophy
A program of interscholastic athletics is a major part of the total plan of instruction of the Clinton Schools System. The very fact that it is a significant part of the total instructional program requires careful attention to matters of instruction, emphasis and scope. Specifically, the aims of such a agenda are:
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to develop as fully as possible the health and welfare of all students |
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to provide advanced training beyond that taught in physical education classes |
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to instruct the new skills necessary for achieving the highest possible level of accomplishment within the context of the total school program |
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to instill attitudes of sportsmanship, discipline, healthy competition, and school spirit |
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to teach health habits necessary for proper physical development and athletic participation |
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to provide adequate athletic programs and facilities for boys and girls |
AIM
For the player, interscholastic competition offers increased opportunity for improving player skills, developing and increasing physical vigor, promoting true and lasting friendships, a learning that the rules of play are similar to the rules of everyday living.
For the student body, the interscholastic athletic program provides a fine foundation for the development of good school morale, for being sportsmanlike hosts, and for exercising the qualities of fair play and courtesy.
For the community, interscholastic athletics provides a fine school-community relationship, creating for the community a program of education and entertainment through athletics.
