Academics Eligibility

The Athletic Department recognizes that the primary responsibility of student-athletes is educational. Therefore, the Athletic Department supports the concept that student-athletes should work to their potential in the classroom and be committed to achieving maximum academic success. While scholastic achievement is determined on an individual basis, the administration and the Athletic Department reserve the right to determine a student-athlete’s eligibility to participate in athletic contests and practices.

Students who are not performing to teacher expectations may receive an Academic Warning Memo filed by the Athletic Director. The student-athlete in question will be required to meet with the head coach and the Director of Athletics to determine an appropriate course of action. Possible outcomes include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Warning
2. Probation
3. Make-up work
4. Mandatory tutor or study sessions
5. Suspension from team*

*Students suspended from the team due to academic reasons will continue to practice and be an active member of the program. They will not, however, participate in any competitions.

Attendance

A student/athlete shall be in attendance of their regular classes in order to practice or participate in a contest. Because of health and safety reasons, absences and tardiness because of illness will exclude student/athletes from practice or games on that day. If you are healthy, get to school on time. If you are to be excused, be sure the excuse is for a valid and acceptable reason. Communication with your coach and your school’s attendance office is imperative.

Students who are unprepared and do not change for Physical Education class will be ineligible for that day’s practices and/or games.