I find it very interesting and appreciate you informing the rest of us about this measure. I've always wondered how some districts find it part of the educational experience to offer more in the form of extracurricular activities - arts, band, athletics, etc. - whereas some districts do very little. Middle school sports are invaluable IMO and we should do all that we can to get kids involved. This is traditionally the age at which kids become disinterested in school and often turn to 'uglier' things in life.

I was always the guy getting kicked out of my classes at school for having an attitude problem.