GMS ATHLETICS

At Grapevine Middle School we want are athletes to act responsibly, to put forth maximum effort, have great attitudes, and demonstrate good sportsmanship. This is what’s expected of all our athletes. In order for us to prevent discipline problems and to treat our athletes equally, we have formatted the following discipline policy

GMS Athletic Philosophy

Athletics, in our society, provides one of the finest ways in which our young people can develop into responsible men and women through a competitive sports program. Covering all areas of interest to the students and the community, the program should reinforce their need for a feeling of accomplishment. This philosophy is based on the belief that there is a need for a program which meets a variety of student’s interests, abilities and desires as well as physical development and fitness.

Athletic Program Goals

l. To challenge the individual physically and mentally.

2. To implant proper moral and ethical patterns of conduct that will serve the athlete throughout his life.

3. To provide an opportunity to mix with people their own age, of different backgrounds and races, for a common cause to bring about social maturity.

4. To develop such characteristics and values as self-denial, hard work, courage, loyalty, devotion to a cause, pride, respect, achievement and other values which are necessary to the realization of a successful team effort.

5. To teach basic skills which will be used for a lifetime as participants or spectators.

6. To provide an opportunity to develop leadership characteristics and ability.

7. To develop a sense of responsibility to each other, the community and the school.

8. To assist each individual in his or her scholastic endeavors .