All students have the opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports at Franklin Middle School.
If interested, parents and students should join the FMS ATHLETICS Schoology group in order to get updates, announcements, and all paperwork required to participate in these activities. The code to join is: CNDNG-TTW3D
Contact our Athletic Activity Advisor, Ms. Toney, with any questions or concerns with any of these programs. [email protected]
Parents/Guardians and Student-athletes,
All students can participate in interscholastic sports at Franklin Middle School.
Student-Athletes are required to:
● submit a Physical Evaluation form before they may begin tryouts/practice,
signed/stamped by an authorized medical examiner.
● complete the online registration in FOCUS
● be academically eligible. (Based on the previous quarter’s report card, students must have a 2.0 GPA average with no more than one E.)
● demonstrate good sportsmanship and positive citizenship, both on and off the playing field and in the community.
Physical Evaluation Forms:
Physicals are now valid for 14 months from the physical exam date.
Ex: If your new physical exam date is 2/1/24, it expires on 4/1/25. It is strongly suggested that all athletes get a new physical after June 1,
2023.
Physical-Examination-Form-REVISED-May-2024_.pdf
Follow these steps to submit your athletic physical:
1. Print out all pages of the UPDATED 2024-2025 PHYSICAL EVALUATION FORM.
2. Complete sections of the form for the parent/participant before going to the doctor.
3. Have your doctor/authorized medical examiner complete all required sections of the form. They must also sign and stamp the form. If you have had an exam within the calendar year, you may be able to forward these forms to the doctor to complete.
4. Once completed by the Authorized Medical Examiner, upload a copy of your physical into the FOCUS registration system
Online Registration:
Register your athlete using the FOCUS registration system- Athletics Registration Information for Parents.pdf
Parents must have a FOCUS account to register their athlete
Creating_a_Parent_Account_in_B2C.pdf
Sports Season:
Athletes must have an athletic physical form signed by a doctor and complete the online registration!
Fall Sports: Badminton, Cross Country, & Allied Soccer begin on September 9th.
Winter Sports: Boys Basketball and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Allied Bocce. Tryouts begin on November 15th
Spring Sports: Tennis, Track & Field, Allied Softball. Registration opens in February. Tryouts begin March 10th.
Academic Eligibility:
A student-athlete must have at least a 2.0 average GPA and no more than one failing grade (E).
Other potential activities, such as Archery (competitive team - biggest in BCPS) and Intramurals ...will also be posting important schedules and permission slips required to participate.