Sports & PE Philosophy
In 2023-2024 a Task Force of community stakeholders engaged in a year-long process to develop a statement addressing the question, “What role do sports and PE play in a CAIS education?” This initiative was a reflection of the growing importance of sports among CAIS families and the opportunities made possible by our new campus. Grounded in the school mission and core values, the resulting statement (“Firedragons Vision for Healthy Bodies Supporting Healthy Minds 火龙队对健康身体和健康心灵的愿景” read more here) reflects input from CAIS parents, coaches, faculty, students and recent alumni.
| Cross Country (Fall) | Volleyball (Fall) | Basketball (Winter) | Futsal (Spring) |
Introduction
After school athletics offer students many opportunities to have fun, improve fitness, learn skills and teamwork and enrich friendships. Team sports are an integral part of the school experience, mentally, physically and socially. After school athletics is offered to fifth through eighth grade students and all participants are placed on a team regardless of previous experience or ability. Minimum requirements for participation are a great attitude, a willingness to work hard and the desire to improve one’s performance for the good of the team. The Athletic Department believes the joy of participating in athletics occurs from the moment a student puts on his or her uniform to the last high five, and is not based entirely on the final score.
League
CAIS competes in the SFAL league—comprised of independent schools around San Francisco—in cross country, volleyball, basketball and futsal. In recent years, CAIS has earned championship status in all the after school athletics it has participated in from cross country to volleyball, basketball, and futsal.