ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT: To Excel in Creating Excellent Athletic Opportunities for Students
THE ROLE OF ATHLETICS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Athletics in the Minneapolis Public Schools are an integral part of the educational experience; they create an opportunity for the development of skills and values not found in the regular curriculum.
Objectives:
*Participation will improve athletic knowledge and motor skills necessary for success.
*Participation will help students learn self-discipline and build self-confidence.
*Participation will foster the development of skills needed to work collaboratively with others for a common goal.
*Participation will help students gain a better understanding of the diverse world in which we live and the unique cultural differences of its population.
*Participation will help students learn how to relate to, and respond to, situations and individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
*Participants will appreciate the benefits of hard work, motivation and perseverance in both victory and defeat.
*Participants will spend quality out-of-school time with supportive, mentoring adults.
*Participants will develop habits for a lifetime of physical activity, good health and wellness.
Cooperative Sponsorship Information
Cooperative Sponsorship Decision Making Criteria
MSHSL Cooperative Sponsorship Application Form
MSHSL Cooperative Sponsorship Dissolution Form
Existing MPS Cooperative Sponsorship Forms