Athletics / Athletics Philosophy, Mission, Vision

Panthers Athletics follows the Rochester City Athletic Conference Modified Sports Mission and Vision

Philosophy:

Modified athletics is an opportunity for students to learn athletic skills to compete at the JV, Varsity levels, and beyond. Students learn fundamental physical skills of their sport, while also developing self-discipline, perseverance, and integrity; these are the characteristics of an athlete.

Mission:

To cultivate a community where every student is empowered through athletics to embrace new challenges, foster lifelong wellness, and achieve personal and professional success in a dynamic world.

Vision:

Embrace, Empower, Achieve (Embrace the challenge, Empower through preparation and practice to Achieve success).

Core Values: Be a ROC STAR!

Respect- for yourself, others, and the game

Open-minded- inclusion and equity

Courageous- to lead and try something new

Self-Discipline- Effort and Attitude are the only things you can control. What do you do when no one is watching?

Tenacity- Persistence, how do you respond to failure and when things get difficult?

Adaptability- things change, how do you respond?

Responsibility- being on time, being prepared for practice

Sports Offered:

Fall (Sept 9 to Nov 1): Football, Cross Country (Coed), Volleyball (Boys and Girls)

Winter 1 (Nov4 to Jan 24): 7th and 8th Grade Girl's Basketball

Winter 2 (Jan 27 to April 4): 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball

Spring (April 7 to June 11): Track and Field (Coed), Baseball, Softball, Flag Football

Coordinator of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics:

Ashley Pierce

585-738-7783

Ashley.Pierce@rcsdk12.org

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.