There are teams for girls' volleyball, girls' and boys' basketball teams, soccer teams and baseball teams. We attempt to work on those traditionally difficult facets of adolescence. There are one-day retreats that are less religious and more devoted to themes and problem areas associated with the socialization processes in middle school. There is a 4-day ski trip for 6th and 8th grade students and 7th graders when space is available. Students who never tried to ski before are encouraged to go, as instructors will be available.
Some snow boarding is permitted but no short skis are permitted due to insurance considerations.
This usually means that a parallel class is being presented by the same teacher or other teachers with generally the same content, but in a way so as to compensate for the learning needs of the students involved.