Parker is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation, San Diego Section (CIFSD), which is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. The CIFSD is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), which is the body that writes the rules of competition for most sports and activities in the United States.
We believe that athletic programs are an integral and valuable component of our students’ overall educational experience. We believe that student-athletes benefit not only physically and emotionally by participating and competing in sports, we believe that one of our fundamental responsibilities is to help student-athletes develop critical skills (e.g., teamwork, resilience, leadership, tenacity, etc.) that promote success in the classroom, in college and in life.
The Athletics Department fulfills this mission by:
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Emphasizing the importance of our coaches as educators: we expect our coaches to teach student-athletes the fundamentals of their sport and be role models for sportsmanship, respect, and integrity.
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Ensuring that our student-athletes understand that participation in athletics is a privilege, not a right: we expect all of our student-athletes to represent Parker as model citizens.
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Building school spirit, camaraderie, and an atmosphere of togetherness across all of our sports teams: we strive to be a source of pride for our students, school, and community.