Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Opportunities
The District values the participation of all students in extracurricular and co-curricular experiences. This commitment is consistent with Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania School Code and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires the provision of related aids, services, and/or accommodations to ensure that each qualified student with a disability is afforded an equal opportunity to participate in and obtain benefits from such activities to the maximum extent appropriate to that student's ability. If your child is interested in accessing an extracurricular activity, share that information with your child's IEP or 504 team. The team will discuss the supplementary aids and services that your child may need to access an extracurricular activity and include it within the IEP or 504 Service Agreements.
Pursuant to the District's Strategic Plan, the District's athletic program is designed to encourage and provide an opportunity for secondary students of all ability levels to develop gross- and fine-motor skills, good sportsmanship and cooperation, not just in the context of the District's educational program, but also through a variety of team-oriented and individual athletic activities. Therefore, in addition to physical education as a required subject, extracurricular athletic participation is made available to students on a continuing basis. Each secondary school has a Director of Activities and Athletics to support the organization and coordination of extracurricular activities. Questions about extracurricular activities and athletics can be directed to the Director of Activities and Athletics at your child's school (secondary) or your child's school counselor or school principal (elementary).
Special Olympics: Our District supports opportunities to partner with Special Olympics to provide inclusive sports opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through team-building, athletic training, and competition, students develop confidence, social skills, and physical fitness. Special Olympics fosters a culture of inclusion, celebrating abilities and empowering students to succeed both on and off the field. For more information about the Special Olympics in Pennsylvania, please visit their website.
Unified Sports: Unified Sports bring students with and without disabilities together to compete as teammates, promoting inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect. This program fosters meaningful connections while developing athletic skills and teamwork. Unified Sports empower all students to succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.