Athletics

Intramural sports in grades 5-6 will be offered in all three seasons dependent upon sufficient student interest and availability of coaches. These sports are more instructional and less competitive. Information will be provided during the course of the year for each season.

Interscholastic sports for students in grades 7-8 will be offered in all three seasons. These sports are competitive and require practices four days/week after school. Students are expected to attend all practices and games. More information about this program will come from the Athletic Directors.   

Any student who is not picked up on time at the completion of the practice or game will go to Extended Day and will be charged a drop in rate ($10.00 per day per student) if they are not previously registered.  

To implement a full-access policy in sports, students in grades 7-8 may compete on The Independence School interscholastic teams in accordance with the athletic competition rules and bylaws of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA). Teams are subject to a set maximum number of members. According to DIAA an athlete must have a DIAA Physical Form on file by the required date listed on the form in order to participate. This policy is strictly enforced.

Generally, a student is to be in school by 11:30 the day of a game if he/she is to play. Students who take part in interscholastic sports must be in good academic standing throughout the season(s) in which they participate. If major subject area grade averages fall below 75%, students may be suspended from sports until solid standing is regained.

The sports that will be offered this year will depend on DIAA decisions. We may offer the following sports (if there is sufficient interest):