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Eligibility Requirements

Academic Eligibility
The following shall apply to all students participating in extra-curricular activities:
1. No more than one failing grade per quarter.
2. At least a 2.0 grade point average per quarter.
3. Ineligibility commences upon issuance of report card at the end of each quarter.

Attendance Eligibility
Absent five (5) or more school days during the marking period with the exception of a medical certificate, court appearance, or a victim of special circumstances.  (Student may be reinstated after attending 23 school  days following the 5th day of absence.) Students absent the entire day due to illness may not practice, compete or participate in any activity. Students suspended from school shall not practice, compete or participate until they are reinstated and have more than half of their classes for one day.
* If students are reinstated to a team there is a mandatory 7-day practice period before participating in a scrimmage/game.

Conduct Eligibility
Participation in Athletics is a privilege and carries with it the responsibility of exhibiting good behavior.

Residence Eligibility
Beginning July 1, 2007, high school students who transfer from out of zone at any time during the school year will be ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at the new school for one calendar year from the date of transfer.  Requests for exceptions to this requirement may be made in writing to the school principal who will forward it to the specialist in athletics who, in consultation with the director of student services, shall make the final decision concerning eligibility.