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Our mission is to provide opportunities for all students to achieve their individual potentials in a diverse and respectful environment where high standards of academics, ideas and people are valued.
MVU is committed to building an active learning community where all are accountable to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge to grow into responsible and productive citizens.
MVU ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY
First, the athletic program is open to all students and provides an equal opportunity to compete for a place on any team. However, participation on a team at Missisquoi is not a right but a privilege and all privileges come with responsibilities. Participation in athletics at Missisquoi will contribute to the physical, emotional and social health of young adults.
Second, the athletic program promotes a sense of unity and cooperation among athletes, the student body and the larger community. The athletic experience at Missisquoi fosters leadership, discipline, commitment and a sense of responsibility to the entire school community. Our aim is to develop competitive student/athletes but not to lose sight of educational values such as citizenship, health and scholarship. Athletes must clearly understand that both on and off the field they represent their school and to a larger extent they define its standards of acceptable behavior.
At the varsity level, highly skilled student/athletes must compete at an advanced level and be dedicated to hard work, make sacrifices and strive for success. Winning is a natural goal but never at the expense of healthy attitudes or compromised values. Athletes need to learn to win graciously and to lose with dignity.
At the junior varsity or freshman levels, the focus should be on skill development participation and preparation to compete at the next level. At these levels the coaches will make every effort to give every player adequate playing time as long as the individual member is in good standing with respect to team rules, school and athletic department expectations.
GOALS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
All of the goals listed below will be pursued according to the MVU Middle School Philosophy
Goals of the Athletic Program will be to:
1. Provide for interaction outside of the academic setting that will help promote school spirit, positive self-esteem and mutual respect.
2. Offer an inclusive program that will provide physical exercise and include a variety of activities that will appeal to a broad spectrum of abilities and interests.
3. Develop and improve both athletic and social skills, recognizing that students may have varying abilities and/or goals.
4. Develop a system of communication among coaches, students and parents that is open, clear and specific.
5. Provide necessary training, supervision and support for coaches.
The middle school athletic program offers a wide variety of activities for both boys and girls. There is a “no-cut” policy in the middle school and every effort is made to give these athletes competitive schedules. The “no-cut” policy refers to the opportunity to join a team; however it does not guarantee equal playing time. Those athletes who follow all team rules and school and department policies will participate in competitions.
