BAY SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Bay School activity classes are our version of PE. In any given year, offerings may include climbing (over at Movement SF at Crissy Field),  strength training at the YMCA, hiking, and more. There is something for almost everyone! 

SIGN-UPS & SCHEDULES

Spring activity sign-ups will open in early 2027. Please note that while we try to accommodate student's top choice request, due to limited space its possible students might have been placed in their 2nd or 3rd choice. Placement is not first-come first-serve, or by seniority.  Students interested in spring sports click here.

Activity offerings change based on student interest and facility availability. Spring Activities begin Wednesday, January 20th with a mandatory orientation, and take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday* for 1 hour after school. Anticipated offerings include:

• Bowling

• Hiking in the Presidio

• Individual Fitness at Presidio YMCA

• Group X at YMCA

• Rock climbing at SF Movement (FALL ONLY)

• Theater (auditions required) *commitment is 5-6 days/week

Students who want to participate in a Bay Activity need to commit to attending all 3 activity days/week. Students who have standing appointments that conflict with activities are asked to meet with the athletic office.

Students who miss more than nine activity classes (excused and/or unexcused absences) will not receive credit. Please note if students miss an activity class due to their commitment to Bay theater, those absences do not count towards to the total number of absences. If you need to miss an activity class, please email: your activity leader, athletics@bayschoolsf.org, and attendance@bayschoolsf.org, copying a parent/guardian.

Activities are offered in the fall and spring semesters. There are no activities during the winter Immersive term. Students who are participating in a fall sport can join a winter activity (not for credit), if space is available. 

ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES

If you regularly participate in a sport or physical activity, such as dance or martial arts, you may apply that toward your activities graduation requirement. You need to obtain written approval from the athletic office in order to receive credit for an alternative activity. Students must complete an alternative activity form for every semester that they would like to receive credit.

Spring alternative activity credit request forms for Spring 2027 are available in the athletic office. Fall alternative activity request forms are due to the athletic office by January 29th.

Alternative activities must:

• Run for the entirety of the semester 

• Meet a minimum of 3 hours/week

• Have a coach/supervised adult (not including a parent/guardian) who can account for the student's participation

Some activities that ARE approved for alternative activity credit include swimming, karate, parkour, dance, gymnastics 

Some activities that are NOT approved for alternative activity credit include working out on your own (running, surfing, skateboarding etc), choir, outside theater groups