<p>The way I see it, your son wants to do two things – take a certain type of art class and play a certain sport – but he can only do one during the school day.</p>
<p>But perhaps there are other ways in which he can pursue one of these interests.</p>
<p>If he does not care about playing on his school’s team but still wants to continue the sport in some fashion, could he play the sport in a community league? Or would he like to pursue his interest in this sport in some way other than by playing it? For example, would he like to be a volunteer official for younger players’ games? Or be an assistant coach of a younger players’ team? (Community leagues may offer such opportunities.)</p>
<p>Alternatively, could he play his sport at school and take a suitable art class in a summer program or at a community college?</p>