Athletics & Activities

At Graded, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our Athletics & Activities Program offers a wide range of opportunities that enrich students’ educational experience, foster personal growth, and strengthen our school community. Through athletics, arts, academic enrichment, leadership, service, and other extracurricular experiences, students are encouraged to explore new interests, discover hidden talents, develop new skills, and build meaningful relationships.

Open to students from Pre-K through Grade 12, the program complements the academic curriculum by providing opportunities to pursue their passions in collaborative, supportive environments while developing confidence, intercultural competence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning.

We believe that:

Athletics and activities are an integral part of Graded’s educational program.
Every student should have the opportunity to participate and grow.
Students, coaches, sponsors, and advisors should model and foster cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship, integrity, and dedication.

The program is organized into four areas: Academics & Leadership, Arts, Athletics, and Service.

Students are encouraged to participate throughout the school year. While many activities welcome new participants at any time, some are seasonal, have limited enrollment, or require auditions or tryouts. Families are encouraged to explore available opportunities and register early whenever possible.

Athletics and Activities Department

activities@graded.br
+55 11 3747-4800 Ext. 626

Fernando Archila
Director of Athletics and Activities

Ricardo Paraventi
Athletics Associate Manager

Ammy Quadri
Extracurricular Activities Coordinator

Maira Varlesi
School Trips and Activities Consultant

Julia Vieira
Student Life & Clubs Associate Manager

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Program Areas

Academics & Leadership

Academic enrichment and leadership opportunities encourage students to deepen their interests, strengthen critical thinking and collaboration skills, and develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom. Through clubs, competitions, publications, leadership organizations, and other initiatives, students engage with their peers while pursuing intellectual growth and meaningful service to the school community.

Arts

Graded’s Arts Program provides students with opportunities to explore music, theater, dance, and visual arts while developing creativity, technical skills, and artistic expression. Throughout the year, students showcase their talents through concerts, musicals, theatrical productions, exhibitions, and local, regional, and international festivals. We believe the arts play a vital role in developing the whole child by fostering creativity, collaboration, communication, and innovation.

Athletics

The Graded Eagles Athletics Program is built on a tradition of excellence, teamwork, and school spirit. Supported by outstanding facilities and dedicated coaches, students develop athletic skills while building confidence, resilience, leadership, and respect for fair play.

Students begin exploring sports through Physical Education and age-appropriate activities in the Lower School. In Middle and High School, they have opportunities to participate in developmental, Junior Varsity (JV), and Varsity teams, depending on the sport and grade level.

Graded offers a wide variety of sports, including basketball, cheer, cross country, futsal, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, beach tennis, badminton, track and field, and volleyball. Throughout the year, Graded Eagles compete in local, regional, and international leagues and tournaments, including the AASB Nationals Tournament, the São Paulo High School League (SPHL), and the South American Activities Conference (SAAC).

While competition is an important part of the student-athlete experience, our primary goal is to develop character, perseverance, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong commitment to health and wellness.

Game schedules are available through the link below and in PowerSchool.

Game schedule

Service

Graded’s Service Learning Program enriches students’ educational experience by connecting meaningful learning with meaningful action. Through partnerships with local organizations and community initiatives, students engage with real-world issues while developing empathy, leadership, and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

Our goal is to cultivate awareness, encourage critical reflection, and inspire students to become active, engaged citizens. Through hands-on service experiences, students learn the value of contributing to their communities while creating meaningful, positive change.

Students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme also participate in the IB’s Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component. CAS fosters personal and interpersonal growth by encouraging students to design, organize, and participate in meaningful experiences that challenge them to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on both their communities and themselves.

Guidelines & Handbook

Please refer to the Graded Clubs and Activities Guidelines 2026-27 and the Student-Parent Upper School Athletics Handbook using the links below for rules, regulations, and guidelines.

GRADED CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
GUIDELINES upper school
athletics handbook

After-School Activities Offerings & Information

Please use the link below to access the most up-to-date information about after-school activities, including program offerings by division, schedules, locations, eligibility requirements, and fees. Please note that activities and schedules may vary from semester to semester.

Athletics and Activities 2026-27
Semester One

Registration

Athletics and Activities Registration

Registration opens on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 9:00 am for Lower School students and at 1:00 pm for Upper School students. Registration closes for all divisions on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Registration for activities takes place directly in PowerSchool.
Detailed instructions for using the registration platform can be found here.
Please test your PowerSchool login before registration opens to ensure you can access the registration platform.
Some activities have limited enrollment and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

High School Competitive Athletics Tryouts

Prior to each athletic season, Graded offers a pre-season program for High School Junior Varsity (JV) and Varsity teams.

Students interested in participating must register for tryouts using the designated tryout registration form.
Coaches conduct tryouts to determine the most appropriate team placement and prepare athletes for upcoming competitions.
While there is no limit on the number of students who may participate in tryouts, selection to a team is not guaranteed.

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