Athletics & Fitness

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/CLUBS

Participation in Physical Education class is required of all students. Physical disability will exempt a student only if he presents a doctor’s certificate. Students are to be properly attired with gym uniform and sneakers for each class.

Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities. Students participating in these programs are afforded opportunities to acquire additional skills, pursue interests and develop leadership potential. The specific types of activities and clubs will be determined by student interest.

When staying for a club, activity or athletics, a student must be under the supervision of a teacher, advisor or coach. As a spectator, a student must exhibit sportsmanlike conduct and respond to all teacher directives. Students who are absent from school, on detention or suspended may not attend after-school activities.

PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PSAL)

The High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture welcomes and invites all students to participate in competitive sports. Eligible students may try out for the following teams, pending student interest:

Baseball                      Basketball

Bowling                      Handball

Soccer                         Softball

Tennis                         Track and Field

Volleyball

Students will need to complete a medical form obtained from the Physical Education  Department to be eligible for these sports.

Any student who is absent, arrives late, or is on detention or suspended may not engage in either practice or competition that day. Students who participate in athletic events are expected and encouraged to be in school and on time the day after the event. Both athletes and spectators are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. They are expected to remember that they represent the school wherever they are. All rules pertaining to behavior in school apply at sporting events.