To be eligible for middle school sports in the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS), students in grades 6-8 must pass all core courses and one elective each semester, meet promotion standards, and receive a medical examination. Additionally, they must have attended 85% of the previous semester and be less than 15 years old on or before August 28 of the current school year. Sixth graders are not permitted to play football.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Academic Eligibility: Students must pass all core courses (usually 4) and one elective course each semester.
Attendance: Students must have attended 85% of the previous semester.
Age: Students must be less than 15 years old on or before August 28 of the current school year.
Medical Examination: A medical exam must be completed annually by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant.
Specific Sport Rules: Sixth graders are not eligible to play football.
Semester Status: Academic eligibility is determined at the beginning of each semester and remains constant throughout that semester.