At HPA, afternoons are about getting active—physically or creatively. It’s all part of our commitment to living a healthier, happier lifestyle. Finding a good balance between academics and other interests will make you stronger and more resilient for college, plus everything that comes next in life.
Our afternoon co-curricular program runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each school day. The program is divided into trimesters of 10 to 12 weeks each; you can pick a new activity each trimester. For at least two of the three trimesters, all students are required to participate in a competitive sport or active recreation. Once per year, you can opt for an alternative pursuit such as robotics or drama or community service.
Fall Trimester
Fall Athletic Teams: Cheerleading, girls cross country, boys cross country, football, girls volleyball
Intramural: basketball, equestrian, recreational tennis, soccer conditioning, swimming and diving
Alternative: art option, conditioning, CrossFit, dance, drama, hiking, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning, yoga
Winter Trimester
Winter Athletic Teams: Girls basketball, boys basketball, canoe paddling, cheerleading, girls soccer, boys soccer, swimming and diving, wrestling
Intramural: equestrian, lacrosse conditioning, tennis conditioning, track and field conditioning
Alternative: art option, drama, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning
Spring Trimester
Spring Athletic Teams: Baseball, golf, softball, tennis, track and field, boys volleyball, girls water polo
Intramural: equestrian, lacrosse, rugby
Alternative: art option, CrossFit, dance, drama, scuba, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning, yoga
