- Sherwood Githens Middle School
- Athletics
Githens Athletics
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Vision/Mission
Githens Middle School Athletic Department is committed to excellence which we recognize begins in the classroom. Through the athletic platform, we strive to promote academic excellence, positive character traits and leadership. In collaboration with our faculty, parents, Athletic Booster Club (ABC) and the Githens Middle School Athletic Department looks forward to continue to mold our student-athletes into leaders of tomorrow. We emphasize our goal of academic excellence through structured academic study hall sessions, biweekly progress reports and building personal relationship beyond the classroom walls. The mission of the GMS Athletic Department ultimately is to expose our student-athletes to opportunities that will assist them to become productive citizens. We welcome all positive support to help take our program to new heights.
Athletic Director: Shlisa Stackhouse
Email: Shlisa.Stackhouse@dpsnc.net
Phone: 919-560-3966 ext 66445
Eligibility
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School Enrollment
- Must be fully enrolled at Githens Middle School.
Attendance
- Must be in attendance 85% of both the previous and current semesters (not more than 13 1/2 days absent).
- Must be in attendance for a "full" school day to participate in sports practices and/or games (Arriving after 11:30am or leaving before 11:30a and not returning counts as an absence).
Academics
- Must maintain at least a "D" average in all classes
- Must not have more than one failing mark, "F", in any classes.
- Must maintain athletic eligibility for the full semester.
*** Detailed NCDPI Athletic Eligibility Requirements ***
Student Conduct
- Must not be guilty of misconduct during sporting matches.
- A student/athlete receiving Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) will be dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season.
- A student/athlete receiving In-School Suspension (ISS) cannot practice or play that day. After three ISS infractions, the student/athlete will be dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season.
- Students are expected to adhere to the rules stated in the handbook. Continuing infractions to this will be handled at the coaches and Athletic Director's discretion.
****Please contact team coach for all additional student conduct rules and guidelines****
Health/Coverage
- Must have a current (within 12 months) medical physical on file.
- Must have proper insurance coverage through school plan, family plan, or company plan.
2022-23 Athletic Registration for Sports Try-outs
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Click the link below to complete the new Githens Athletic Registration. ALL students are REQUIRED to have their parents register them to be able to try-out for sports at Githens Middle School.
Note: Please understand that you MUST also submit a paper copy of the 2022-23 NCHSAA Student Atheltic Preparticipation Physical Evaluation, Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information and Concussion Form to the Athletic Director.
Schedules
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FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS
Cheerleading Cheerleading Boys Tennis
Boys Cross Country Boys Basketball Boys Lacrosse
Football Wrestling Baseball
Boys Soccer Girls Basketball Girls Lacrosse
Girls Cross Country Girls Soccer
Girls Tennis Softball
Volleyball Girls Track & Field
Boys Track & Field