Athletic Program Statement:
The primary purpose of the Athletics program at Franklin Academy is to promote the physical, mental, social, emotional, and moral well-being of the students through competitive participation in Sports.
Program Goals:
1. Provide a safe and caring environment for learning – “I matter”
2. Grow the player’s knowledge – “I know the game”
3. Encourage a growth mindset – “I can always get better”
4. Develop the player’s teamwork skills – “No I in Team”
5. Strengthen their physical resilience – “I am giving 100% all the time”
6. Challenge their fears of failure, judgment and criticism – “I bounce back”
Sports Offered for 7th – 8th Graders
The Franklin Academy offers the following sports in middle school for grades 7-8th.
Season 1: Cross Country – September 26th – October 18
Season 2: Girls Basketball – October 21st – December 6th
Boys Basketball – December 2nd – Jan 31st
Season 3: Volleyball – February 3rd – March 21st
Season 4: Track and Field – March 24th – May 16th
Practices will be held Monday – Friday from 3:15 – 4:45, starting at the school
Required to Participate
- Completed Athletic Eligibility Packet
- Current sports physical (good for two years)
- Completed Cardiac Arrest Form
- $175 Sports Fee
Forms
Franklin Athletic Program Q & A 2024-2025
Activities & Clubs
5th/6th Club Sports:
Clubs Sports are designed to give our younger athletes a taste of what Athletics is like with the opportunity to train under quality Coaches without the pressure of competing. Our hope is that as many students participate and get to experience what sports culture at Franklin is all about.
Club Sports will meet 2x per week for a 4 week period. Cost is $80 per Club Season
Cross Country: 9/17-10/10……………3:15-4:30……T/TH
Girls Basketball: 10/29-11/21………..3:15-4:45…..T/TH
Boys Basketball: 1/7-1/31……………..3:15-4:45……T/TH @Holly Hall
Girls Volleyball: 2/11-3/6……………….3:15-4:45……T/TH @Holly Hall
Track and Field: 4/15-5/8………………3:15-4:45……T/TH
*Eligibility Forms are required
Cost: $80
*Sports Physical not required, but encouraged.
Activities and Clubs:
Franklin Academy offers a number of after school activities throughout the year. Some of these clubs have both a Fall and a Spring session. Cost is $20 per week.
2024/25 After School Clubs
Chess Club 2nd/3rd Grade: 9/24-11/19…….3:00-4:00…….Tuesdays
Chess Club 4th-8th Grade: 9/26-11/21……..3:15-4:15……..Thursdays
Robotics: 5th-8th: 9/18- 2/19……………………3:20-4:50……..Wednesdays
Math: 5th-8th: Spring……..TBD
Garden Club: 2nd-8th: Spring…..TBD
Please reach out to Stephanie Fox at for more information and for current offerings.
