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Ft. Braden

A PreK-8 school serving students since 1847

Fort Braden Athletics Home

Fort Braden Athletics Home

Leon County Schools' athletics program offers numerous benefits to students, fostering a sense of belonging and pride within the school community. Successful athletic programs enhance school spirit among students, staff, and the broader community, with sporting events promoting cohesion by bringing people together. Participants in school sports are more likely to maintain an active lifestyle into adulthood and develop a lifelong passion for physical activity.

Fort Braden offers opportunities for 4th - 8th grade students to participate in extracurricular sports and compete against other Leon County middle schools.

 

Athletic Requirements

Students interested in participating must have an updated physical and activity form on file.  These forms expire each year and must be submitted on the LCS Aktivate system (see below). 

  • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. A stylized illustration of a person in blue attire holding a flag.
  • Students must meet or exceed our behavior expectations to represent their school. 
  • Students without current physicals or activity forms will NOT be allowed to participate in tryouts, practices, or competitions.
  • Physicals are good for one calendar year from the date administered and must be completed using only the current FHSAA Physical form.
  • Students may NOT participate in any athletics once their physical calendar year has expired.

Participation Information

Every student planning to participate in extracurricular activities must have a signed Activity Form.  Activity Forms can be located on the new Leon Schools platform called Aktivate.

How to use Aktivate.com to fill out your Activity Form

  1. Parents must create an account and add their student as an "athlete" (even if they're not playing a sport.)
  2. Once they are added as an athlete, you must start a new registration for your student (there's a blue button that says "New Registration +") and choose a sport from the list.
  3. Once selected, the system will take you step-by-step through the Activity Form process, including e-signing the form and submitting it to the school.
  4. Upload your student's physical form and any other relevant documents.

 

Participation Fees for Home Education and Private School Students

In accordance with Leon County Schools Board Policy 2431, eligible home education and private school students who choose to participate in a Leon County Schools athletic team or performing arts program are required to pay the applicable participation fee for each sport and/or activity in which they participate.

The participation fee shall be the greater of:

  • $400.00 per sport and/or activity, or
  • The participation fee established for enrolled Leon County Schools students participating in that same sport or activity.

Only one participation fee will be assessed per sport or activity. Students will not be charged both amounts.

All participation fees are paid directly to the school where the student participates.

For participation requirements, applicable fees, and registration procedures, please contact the school's Athletic Director, Band Director, or Director.