Eligibility 

Chaparral High School Dance Eligibility 

While there are no academic requirements, students may be considered ineligible by the administration if they:

• Have been recently suspended.

• Are disrespectful to staff.

• Have a 20% or higher absenteeism rate.

• Are not enrolled in at least two classes at Chaparral High School.

If a student is enrolled in two or fewer classes, they must be invited by a current, eligible Chaparral student, and a guest form must be filled out. Chaparral students may only bring one guest to each dance they attend. 

School Dance Attendance Policy Letter 

CHSAA and Activities Competition Eligibility 

Chaparral High School follows CHSAA guidelines for activity and competition eligibility. To be eligible, students must:

• Be currently enrolled at Chaparral High School.

• Demonstrate good citizenship and conduct.

• Be enrolled in at least 2.5 credits and not be failing more than one class.

Additional Chaparral Requirements: Chaparral believes attendance is just as important as grades. To be eligible for any competition, a student must also have less than a 20% absenteeism rate.

Competitions During School Hours: Students who are not eligible will not be excused for CHSAA competitions. For other competitions during the school day, an ineligible student will not be excused by the school and should they still choose to attend their absence must be approved by a parent or guardian via the attendance line.

Lettering 

Lettering is offered for each season or yearly in the following three categories:

Academics

Activities

Service

Each activity has their own requirements for lettering. Click the link for more information on how to letter.

Cords & Pins

Cords

Students are given graduation cords for the following achievements: 

• Top Ten of their class

• 4.0 GPA

• 3.75 - 3.99 GPA

• 3.5 - 3.75 GPA

• National Honor Society

• Other Honor Societies

• STEM 

• STEM with Honors

• Humanities

• Humanities with Honors

• Enlisted Military

Pins

Students are given graduation pins for the following achievements:

• Biliteracy

• Student Advisement Group (SAG)

2024-2025 Student Parent Handbook

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Douglas County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment of, or employment in educational programs or activities. The School District’s Compliance Officer is Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 303-387-0067. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.