Athletics and Activities

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CHS Greyhound Mission Statement

We believe that the athletic program at Clayton High School complements the academic program. Both involve students in a healthy learning environment and growth process which strive to accomplish excellence. These complementary programs provide experiences through which individuals can mature and learn to make thoughtful choices while considering the rights and feelings of others.

We believe in providing a comprehensive and inclusive athletic program which includes opportunities through which to teach and learn life skills. We also value and place an emphasis on competition within our own student population in order for athletes to reach their fullest potential. The Clayton High School Athletic Program encourages participation and cooperation with others, a strong commitment to growth on the part of each participant, and performance which demonstrates good citizenship, all practiced in a spirit of healthy competition.

CHS Greyhound Philosophy

We support a Clayton High School Athletic Program (at the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity level) that:

• Strengthens the school community 
• Adheres to the highest level of academic success 
• Has a strong focus on character
• Provides opportunities for athletes to excel, compete and win
• Competitive environment that stimulates growth
• Recruits and retains outstanding coaches
• Engages the broader community

What Must be in Place:

• Variety of opportunities from which to choose
• Recognize that participation in athletics is a privilege 
• Support the District’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Will meet the District’s Profile of a Graduate.
• Limit the number of roster spots and competitive opportunities.

The following are outcomes of fostering a competitive environment that focuses on participation requirements and includes limiting roster spots in certain sports.

• We will retain more of our student-athletes from Wydown Middle School
• Increased pride
• Increased school spirit
• Increased K-8 training and participation 
• Increased skill level 
• Better use of facilities
• High level coaches
• Increased participation in out-of-season workouts 
• Increased development of lower level teams
• Increased success of CHS sports teams