All students, including incoming ninth graders, must have achieved a 2.0 GPA and no more than 2 Fs on each report card to maintain eligibility for athletics. Grade checks are done bi-weekly on all students trying out or listed on a roster for any interscholastic teams. If the student falls below the 2.0 GPA or receives multiple grades of “F”, that student becomes academically ineligible for the entire grading period. A student who is academically ineligible may not participate in any interscholastic contests/games. With parental permission, however, academically ineligible students may participate in two practices a week. The coach will submit a schedule of practices to the parents and counselor of an academically ineligible student who wishes to practice. An academically ineligible student may attend but may not participate in games.  Under no circumstances may an academically ineligible student miss any classes due to early dismissal for a game.

Probationary Eligibility

If a student on student government, pep squads, drama, or athletic teams becomes ineligible (below 2.0 or 1 or more Fs), that student will be notified if he or she can apply for probationary status for one grading period. Upon notification, students have one week to apply for probationary eligibility.  Written parent permission is required in order for the student to continue to  participate  using  probationary  eligibility.  Students who might qualify for probationary status, but whose overall academic future is in jeopardy, may be denied probation. The final decision regarding granting of probation is made by the principal. The Athletic Director or moderator of the activity will inform students of their status.

Probationary eligibility will last only until the next grading period, at which time the student must be fully eligible (2.0 with no Fs) to continue participation. A student may not request probationary eligibility for consecutive grading periods and probationary eligibility will not be granted to students who have been below the eligibility level for consecutive grading periods.