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[quote=Anonymous]Usually schools with a sports requirement have options like these 
- non-cut team 
- non-team physical activity: yoga, dance, fitness, weight training

And, as others note, sometimes you can do an approved extra curricular activity instead (but sometimes you can't....so ask for details).

Another thing to note.  Ask what the time commitment is for various options at schools.  This varies a lot and makes a big difference if your DC also wants to take rigorous course schedule.

There is a huge difference between these requirements:
- stay after school for a 2 hr activity M-F (plus more for games/performances/competitions) 
- attend a fitness/dance class 2x week for 45 minutes
- no requirement

And a huge difference if a school requires an activity for all 3 seasons a year (fall, winter, spring) vs 2 a year vs none.

I can't tell you how many people end up at a school for 9th grade and are surprised by how  late their child is required to stay at school and how it impacts their HW time.

Of course, everybody learns balance, but be sure to know your kid (and their academic abilities and goals) and know how a school's activity requirements will potentially impact them.

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