EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  1. SPORTS PROGRAM

    1. SIXTH GRADE
      The extra-curricular sports offered to sixth graders are basketball and track. There are boys and girls teams for each of these sports. These are no cuts for any team, and we do not play other schools. Each sport includes the teaching of basic fundamentals and several intra-squad games which are played after school hours.

    2. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES
      1. Athletic League:
        Hudsonville Christian is a member of the Grand Rapids Area Christian Middle School Athletic League. A copy of the philosophy statement of the League is available from Mr. Pott.
      2. Interscholastic Athletics at Hudsonville Christian Middle School:
        We see the interscholastic sports program as an important part of the school program. Learning takes place in these situations that goes far beyond "how to play" the sports. As Christian educators and coaches, we must take seriously the emotional, social, and spiritual interactions that take place in these sports. The goal of this total program must be to have students who participate in athletics recognize that Christ must be present here as well as in the classroom. Christian education occurs in this extended curriculum just as surely as it does in the daily classes of these students. The extended curricular offerings are an opportunity for students to involve themselves, either as participants or spectators, in the interscholastic sports program of the school.
      3. The role of the parents in Interscholastic Athletics:
        One of the most essential lessons to be learned in an athletic situation is the persistence to improve one's self and stay with a certain sport. We want our students to learn this persistence. As parents you can help by talking openly with your student about the sports he or she is considering. Is the time available to be involved? What will be learned if the student is not selected? Are you willing to be a part of a team that may result in less playing time for you than others? These are all essential parts of any athletic program. Parents must consider these questions with their children. Since we view the interscholastic program as an extended part of the school's curriculum, we must take this decision making process seriously.

        When a decision is made to participate, it then becomes the parent's role to help and support the athlete in the sport. We ask the following: Be certain that your child informs you about practices and games and is prompt to them. If a good reason causes interference with this schedule, call the coach or write a note just as soon as you are aware of the interference. Make certain that you make every effort to be positive about the team, players, and coaches no matter what the team's performance. Please don't hesitate to call and talk to us as coaches about any problems. We appreciate the suggestions and want you to feel that you can approach us with them.

        Finally, if a student or parent feels that a sport has become too much for the student to handle in consideration of other responsibilities, we ask that the parent contact the coach and inform him or her of this decision.

    3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORTS SCHEDULE
      Team Season (includes tryouts and games) Coaches
      Girls 8 Soccer Sept.-Oct. ______________
      Boys 8 Soccer Sept.-Oct. ______________
      Girls 7 Soccer Sept.-Oct. ______________
      Boys 7 Soccer Sept.-Oct. _______________
      Girls/Boys 7/8 Cross Country Sept-Oct _
      Girls 6 Basketball Sept.- Oct. _______________
      Boys 6 Basketball Sept.-Oct. Mr. Huisman, Mr. Doll
      Girls/Boys 7/8 Golf Tournament Sept. Mr. Al Rottman
      Girls/Boys 7/8 Swimming Meet Nov. Mrs. Julie Doll
      Girls 8 Basketball Nov. - Jan. _____________
      Boys 8 Basketball Nov.-Jan. Mr. Jon Huisman
      Girls 7 Basketball Nov.-Jan. ___________
      Boys 7 Basketball Nov.- Jan. Mr. Doll, __________
      Girls 8 Volleyball Feb.-March Mrs. Prins
      Girls 7 Volleyball Feb.-March Mr. Schnyders, ________
      Boys 7/8 Wrestling Feb.-March Mr. Los, Mr. Rottman
      Girls 7/8 Fast Pitch Softball March-May _____________
      Boys 7/8 Baseball March-May ________
      Girls/Boys 7/8 Track April-May Mr. Schnyders, Mr. Huisman, Mrs. Brinks
      Girls/Boys 7/8 Tennis Tournament May
      Girls/Boys 6 Track May 6th Team

  2. INTRAMURAL PROGRAM
    We have an extensive intramural program that includes the traditional sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball) and some group games and activities. Usually students participate with others from their homeroom and try to win points for their homeroom standing. Everyone is encouraged to participate in intramurals, but if a student is not interested in a particular activity, they don't have to participate.

  3. FINE ARTS PROGRAM
    Students have the opportunity to participate in band, orchestra (both full year commitments) and choir (one or two semester commitment). Every middle school student is required to take general music and art classes each year. In addition, art exploratory classes are offered to each grade level. Also, we celebrate the Fine Arts for one week in the spring. 6th graders have the opportunity to be involved in a play performed during their Medieval Festival. Drama is offered as an exploratory class in 6th and 8th grade.
    Eighth graders have had the opportunity to try out for the 8th grade girls' ensemble. Auditions for the 8th grade play will be held in March. The play is held in early May. Guidelines for tryouts and for participation in the 8th grade play follow very closely with those we use for our interscholastic sports. This year our play directors are Miss Mary Jo Staal and _____.