7th and 8th grade students who have demonstrated an already-established, clear course of study, and solid commitment to an out-of-school sport that GFS does not offer may request an exemption from the sports requirement.
The exemption will be equivalent in time commitment and rigor to participating in sports for GFS. There should be a demonstrated competitive component or major performance schedule included in the request.
Supplemental physical education activities are not considered relevant for this requirement.
Since this out-of-school sport would replace an existing part of the school curriculum, both family and school must give careful thought to such a decision. Please contact Mike Lintulahti, Assistant Athletic Director, at
mlintulahti@germantownfriends.org to be directed to the appropriate form.