Playing sports at school is a privilege and requires a high level of academic responsibility. Students who play sports at school must meet requirements created by teachers and coaching staff in order to play. With so many different sports offered to students, succeeding in the classroom is mandatory. Students who perform well in sports are often able to excel academically. They can apply the same principles of dedication and hard work that they learned on their teams to their studies. According to www.lovestrong.com/middleschoolsports, students who participate in school sports have a grade point average of 3.151. Non-athletes had an average GPA of 2.4. The National Association of Secondary School Principals says athletes have higher grades than non-athletes even when socioeconomic status, gender, age and family composition are taken into account. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has conducted surveys and research on high school dropouts and college graduates. Research findings show that youth sports participation reduces the chances of adolescents dropping out and increases their chances of attending college. Involvement in sports not only supports academic success, but can also help control positive and negative behaviors. Students participating in school sports must follow current codes and conditions of behavior