Robinson School believes that the opportunity for participation in a wide variety of selected activities is a vital part of a student’s educational experiences. Such participation is a privilege that carries with it responsibility to the school, to the activity, to other students, to the community and to the athletes themselves. Athletics provide a balance of experiences that contribute to the development of learning and emotional skills that enable the student to achieve maximum benefit from his or her education.   Hawk Athletic Goals We believe and are fully committed to “Pursuing Victory with Honor” while developing character in our students, which includes qualities such as trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring and citizenship.  In the past five years we have won the league’s sportsmanship award.  To have done this, we are dedicated to: Competing with sportsmanship and respect for the opposition. Winning and losing with humility and dignity. Teaching the importance of fulfilling commitments. Teaching the values of hard work, competition, cooperation and perseverance. Developing a sense of self-worth and self-control. Developing an attitude which will contribute positively to lifelong health and enjoyment.     Six Pillars of Character We subscribe to six pillars of character in all that we do.    Trustworthiness Always pursue victory with honor. Demonstrate and demand scrupulous integrity. Observe and enforce the spirit and letter of rules. Don’t compromise education and character-development goals. Don’t engage in or tolerate dishonesty, cheating or dishonorable conduct. Respect Treat the traditions of the sport and other participants with respect. Don’t engage in or tolerate disrespectful conduct including verbal abuse of opponents and officials, profane or belligerent "trash talking", taunting or unseemly celebrations. Win with grace and lose with dignity. Responsibility Be a positive role model on and off the field and require the same of your athletes. Further the mental, social and moral development of athletes and teach life skills that enhance personal success and social responsibility. Maintain competence including basic knowledge of 1) character building; 2) first aid and safety principles; and 3) coaching principles, rules and strategies. Fairness Adhere to high standards of fair play. Treat players fairly according to their abilities. Never take unfair advantage. Be open-minded. Caring Assure that the academic, emotional, physical and moral well-being of athletes is always placed above desires and pressures to win.   Citizenship Avoid gamesmanship and promote sportsmanship by honoring the rules and goals of the sport. Establish codes of conduct for coaches, athletes, parents and spectators. Safeguard the health of athletes and the integrity of the sport by prohibiting the use of alcohol and tobacco. Demand compliance with the laws and regulations, including those relating to gambling and the use of drugs.