In keeping with the mission and objectives of
the school, the athletic program seeks to involve students in meaningful
athletic activities that teach individual and team self-discipline,
responsibility, and accountability. All students may try out and
participate in a sports activity, provided they are in good health,
will make a commitment to uphold the standards and policies, and
will be in consistent attendance at practices and games. All boarders
are required to participate in at least one (1) sport activity
during the school year unless otherwise approved by the administration.
The school recognizes the variety of athletic skills and experience
in its students; therefore, the emphasis is learning and doing
the best that can be done as a team and as an individual. Emphasized
are physical fitness, individual and group effort, positive attitudes,
self-discipline, good sportsmanship, the art of winning and losing
graciously, and the respect for individual differences and talents.
Team offerings are based on student interest, available coaching
staff, equipment, and available practice and playing areas.
Fall: Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross
Country, Coed Soccer, Girls’ Volleyball
Winter: Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Wrestling
Spring: Coed Track and Field, Intramural Coed Tennis
Fall: Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross Country,
Coed Varsity Soccer, Girls’ Volleyball
Winter: Boys’ Varsity Basketball, Boys’ Junior Varsity
Basketball, Boys’ Wrestling
Spring: Coed Baseball, Boys’ Tennis, Girls’ Tennis.
Coed Track and Field
While the school has a basic "no-cut" policy, actual
playing time is governed by an individual’s attendance at
practice, skill level, cooperation with the team and coach, sportsmanship,
and adherence to the coach’s directions. In most cases at
the middle school level, coaches make every effort to play team
members at each game. In the more competitive upper school sports,
the coach uses his/her discretion based on the established criteria
for playing time.
Each team member is expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship
at all times. Vulgar language, obscene gestures, disrespect, and
bad attitudes may result in disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal from the team and/or the school.
The school encourages parent attendance and support at games. It
also expects parents to support the school in its attempt to instill
strong work ethics and good sportsmanship. Parents are asked to
set an example at games by their own civility and sense of fair
play. Fans at games are expected to respect the coach’s and
official’s decisions. The school reserves the right to restrict
anyone from its games who fails to show proper respect and civility.
In assisting students as they turn their potential into reality,
the school provides a variety of co-curricular clubs and organizations.
Each organization establishes its mission, criteria for membership,
and activities for the year. All students are required to participate
in at least one (1) organization or team sport during the year.
Students may participate in more than one activity, provided they
can meet the attendance and other requirements. Students who sign
up for an organization that meets during the school day must be
in attendance. Not attending an organizational meeting is treated
in the same manner as a "skipped" class and will subject
the student to disciplinary action. Faculty members advise the
organizations and clubs and may restrict a student’s membership
based on lack of participation, poor attendance, or conduct.
Normally an assembly is held in the fall in which
clubs and organizations present an overview of their mission and
activities. Students may then sign up for participation and attend
the organizational meetings. Once a student has made a commitment
to be in a club, s/he is expected to attend and to adhere to the
requirements. Some clubs may impose dues approved in advance by
the administration. Among the clubs and organizations are the following:
The Student Leadership Council consists of those students elected
by their peers and appointed by the administration to provide student
leadership and input through regular meetings and planned activities
for the school. Students must have and maintain an overall "C" or
above average, an excellent conduct record, and a desire to lead
and serve in a positive and effective manner. Activities include
planned social events and school and community service activities.
The administration may remove any student from the SLC who fails
to maintain the established standards, who does not attend meetings,
or who in any way fails to maintain a positive attitude.
The Art Club is designed for those students who have talent or
a strong interest in the art. The club promotes art through sponsoring
art shows, attending arts activities, and bringing guest artists
to the campus.
The Environmental Awareness Club teaches students about the world
around them and why conservation is important for the future. The
club sponsors recycling drives on campus, tours local conservation
facilities and sponsors events and speakers on campus to help promote
environmental awareness.
The French Club is open to all members enrolled in French I-IV
or who have a background in French and are approved for membership
by the advisor. The French Club is designed to teach the history
of French-speaking people, both in France and in other parts
of the world. The club sponsors a French-themed bake sale, trips
to local restaurants, and assemblies to highlight the French
people, their history and their culture.
Since Brandon Hall has a large international population, the Multicultural
Club brings students together for mutual discussion, the sharing
of ideas and cultures, and planned activities for educational
and social promotion
The Outdoors Club is open to those students who enjoy a variety
of out-of-doors activities such as camping, mountain biking,
river rafting and rock climbing.
Designed for those students who have a strong interest in science,
the Science Club provides meetings for discussions of current
events and topics of interest. Include are field trips to local
scientific exhibits, student assemblies that promote science,
and guest speakers.
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club is open to all members of Spanish I-IV or other
students interested in Spanish as approved by the advisor. The
Spanish Club is designed to teach the history of Spanish-speaking
people, both in Spain and in other parts of the world. The club
sponsors a Spanish-themed bake sale, trips to local restaurants,
and assemblies to highlight the Spanish people, their history
and their culture.
Membership in the National Honor Society is by invitation only
based on a student’s having maintained a "B" average,
having demonstrated school leadership and community service,
having an outstanding record of conduct, and having provided
written recommendations from at least two current instructors.
The organization’s goal is to recognize and promote scholastic
achievement.
For students interested in all aspects of drama, the Drama Club
assists with all of the school’s student drama productions.
Members also participate in workshops and sponsor trips to local
productions.
The Computer Club is open to all students with some knowledge of
computers who wish to expand their knowledge in both recreational
and educational formats. Students will also learn about building
websites, research techniques on the Internet, and other skills.
Students who wish to work on the school’s yearbook, The Overlook,
must have a strong interest in layout and design, copywriting,
and photography. The group meets after school to plan, design,
and formulate the yearbook under the direction of the advisor.
The school serves as the publisher and, as such, determines final
content.
Students who also have an interest in poetry, prose, art, and photography
may apply to be on the school’s literary magazine staff.
The group plans, designs, and formulates the magazine, which
is usually published in the spring. The school serves as the
publisher and, as such, determines editorial policies and the
magazine’s final content.
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