Academic Probation
Eligibility Policy
Athletic Eligibility
- A student’s academic eligibility for participation is determined by his/her report card grades from the marking period immediately preceding the season in question. For fall sports, this would mean that the 4th marking period averages from the previous school year would determine eligibility.
- A student who receives one failing grade for the applicable marking period will be placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation are allowed to continue participating in athletics but must attend at least two after-school/make-up sessions per week. Attendance at these sessions as well as student progress will be monitored. Failure to attend the sessions and work toward academic improvement can result in temporary removal from participation.
- A student who receives two or more failing grades for the applicable marking period will be declared ineligible for participation for the remainder of the season.
No. of Failed Courses | Eligibility Status | Description |
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1 | Probation | Any student athlete who receives either a failing grade or in danger of failing notice on his/her report card or interim report, must report for extra help at least twice a week until he/she returned to passing status. If a student athlete does not attend these extra help sessions, he/she will be deemed ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics. |
2 | Ineligible | Any student athlete who receives either a failing grade or in danger of failing notice on his/her report card or interim report, must report for extra help at least twice a week until he/she returned to passing status. If a student athlete does not attend these extra help sessions, he/she will be deemed ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics. |
3+ | Ineligible | Any student athlete who receives either a failing grade or in danger of failing notice on his/her report card or interim report, must report for extra help at least twice a week until he/she returned to passing status. If a student athlete does not attend these extra help sessions, he/she will be deemed ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics. |
Appeal Process
- Students who are declared ineligible as a result of two failing grades have the opportunity to appeal for reinstatement.
- The opportunity to appeal will only be granted to students with two failing marks. Students with three or more failing grades will not be allowed to appeal. Additionally, students may only appeal for reinstatement once during their EMS athletic career, and once during their EHS career.
- All appeals will be heard by the Assistant Principal, one or more teachers, the student’s school counselor, and the Director of Athletics.
- A successful appeal will require the student to create and enact a plan that will bring about improvement in the student’s academic performance. The student will also be responsible for completing an Athletic Eligibility Reinstatement Maintenance Form on a weekly basis.
- Regardless of the outcome of the appeal, the student will be required to miss all athletic activity (practices and games) for a minimum of five school days following the declaration of ineligibility.