Academic Eligibility

Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics is a privilege extended to all students. These activities including, athletics, performing arts, clubs, and academic competitions - enhance student growth and support the development of social-emotional and leadership skills. However, the primary purpose of school is academic achievement.

To maintain eligibility for participation in school activities, students are expected to maintain a passing average (65 or higher) in each enrolled course.

Students and parents have the ability to monitor grades and progress at any time, via Parent Portal (SchoolTool). Students are responsible for knowing their standing/average throughout the course of the school year.

• At the end of 4 weeks and at the end of 9 weeks (typically on or around Friday midday), a Grade Report will run via SchoolTool.
• Students with an average of 64 or lower will be in jeopardy of becoming ineligible, but will be granted a one-week grace period from the report date. During the grace period, the student may continue to participate in events and activities. Students should make extra time outside of their class period to meet with teachers with the goal of improving their overall performance, standing, and outcome.
• Attempts to notify students with an average of 64 or lower will be made via direct messages, in person conversations, and / or through coaches /advisors.
• It is the student’s responsibility to collect the Eligibility Form, complete it with their teacher, and return it to the Main Office or Athletic Office by the following Friday, and every subsequent Friday as determined, by 2:15 PM. (Two consecutive “passing” reports will restore the student to good standing.)
• If the student does not return the form on time, or obtain a “passing” or "positive” report, they become fully ineligible starting the next Monday.

For example: September 26, 2025 will be the end of the 4th week in the First Marking Period. A report will run on September 26th. Students not passing according to the report will need to return an Eligibility Form on Friday October 3, 2025. Students who do not return a form at all, and students who return a form that does NOT indicate passing or positive, will then become ineligible for the week beginning Monday October 6th through Sunday October 12th.

• Situations where students return the form late or in the middle of the week that they are deemed ineligible will be handled on a case by case basis.

Teacher answer either YES or NO to the following 5 questions:

1. Is the student currently passing your class? 
   (ONLY complete the questions below if you have selected ‘no’ for this question.)
2. Have the required homework assignments been completed on time?
3. Has the student’s behavior been appropriate and productive in class?
4. Has the student met with you outside of regular class time for support?
5. Has the student attended all classes this week (no unexcused absences)?

Passing report = The student is earning a passing grade (65+) as indicated by the teacher via the Eligibility Form, YES to #1

Positive report = The student is demonstrating appropriate academic effort and engagement, YES to #2, #3, #4, and #5

Students who become ineligible may not participate in:

• Athletic contests
• Academic competitions (e.g., Science Olympiad, Model UN)
• Performing arts events (e.g., School Musical, Drama performances)
• School dances or similar school-sponsored events

Ineligible students must still attend practices, meetings, and rehearsals unless excused by the advisor/coach for academic improvement purposes, but they may not participate in contests, games, performances, or events.

• Incompletes are considered failures until a final numerical grade is submitted, unless extenuating circumstances are verified by a teacher and administrator.
• Dropped Courses recorded as "WF" (Withdrawn Failing) are considered failures for one week unless the move is from an AP/Honors to a Regents course, or from a Regents to a non-Regents course, and is approved by the principal without penalty.
• Fourth Quarter Failures may affect fall eligibility. Students may regain eligibility by either:
  • Passing failed courses in an approved summer school program, or
  • Submitting two consecutive positive weekly progress reports during the first two full (5-day) weeks of school in September.

• The school will distribute these guidelines to all students interested in extracurricular participation.
• It is the responsibility of the student and their parent/guardian to review and understand these regulations prior to participation.