Anyone able to provide info about the athletic requirements at Williston? We are still researching schools, but this one seems a really good fit. This would be for a 4-years-of-high-school boarder (9th - 12th grades). I cannot find the info I’m seeking on the website (I’ve tried).
DS can play 3rds in one or two sports (I mean, he’ll kind of have to), he has a good attitude towards teamwork & practices, and he sort of likes to work out, but he is no jock & frankly not of the physical build to be on any varsity team. So, we are hoping to find a place where there is some flexibility in satisfying the afternoon fitness requirements, especially as he reaches 11th or 12th grade. Example: some schools only require 1 interscholastic team sport by 11th or 12th grade; some have less competitive intramural options; some let kids do community service or non-sport competitive teams (robotics) or arts (theater, jazz) in lieu of sports for 1 or 2 (or all 3) seasons as the child moves through the grade levels.
So, for Williston Northampton, does anyone know:
- Are kids required to play an interscholastic sport all 3 seasons?
- Does it decrease by grade (9th gr. 3 seasons, by 12th grade only 1 or 2 seasons)?
- Are there intramural sports (to sub for interscholastic)? If yes, for what sports?
- Can the athletic requirement be met by a “working out” activity (fitness class, outdoor program [hiking], yoga)? If yes, what are those options?
- Can interscholastic sports be replaced by a completely non-athletic activity (theater, robotic team, community service) for some seasons? What are the options, please?
Thanks so much in advance for any help anyone can provide on this. We really appreciate it. I think will cross-post in the students section of CC as well, with hopes a Williston kid can chime in (as a parent, am I allowed to post there?) Thanks again.