Athletics
Interscholastic athletics, offered to students in grades seventh through twelve, are an important part of the educational program at The Lab School of Washington. Through the years competitive athletics have provided hundreds of student athletes valuable opportunities to work, grow, learn, and have fun. Interscholastic activities are voluntary at The Lab School of Washington and we are proud of the fact that each year, approximately three-fourths of the eligible student athletes choose to participate. The purpose of the athletic program is to advance the educational philosophy of the school in the arena of developmental and competitive athletics.
Athletic Department Mission Statement
The mission of The Lab School of Washington Athletics is to provide a developmental and competitive athletic program, while promoting and embodying the ideals of teamwork, sportsmanship, hard work, and self-discipline. Developing the student-athlete's character through a positive and supportive environment increases self-confidence and therefore is essential to personal success.
Philosophy Statement
The Lab School of Washington Athletic Philosophy is one that encourages and allows for participation by all students at any level of competition. We aim to promote character and teach many values to our students. Among the values that help our athletes and competitors to become responsible adults include sportsmanship, leadership on and off the field, commitment to one's team or activity, critical thinking during practice and competition, time management, self-discipline, and enjoyment. We believe that students will gain these and other values by taking part in The Lab School of Washington athletic program throughout their career. Our goal is to challenge our student athletes to strive to be the best they can be on and off the field. In truth, what really is important about athletics is to have fun, to fight adversity, to risk failure, to get up when you are knocked down, to compete as hard as you can, not to use excuses, and to learn how to win and lose gracefully.
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