Athletics and Student Activities
Daily Attendance Requirements for Participation (contained in CHS Attendance Procedures)
Students may not participate in extracurricular or after-school activities, including athletics, if:
They are absent from school on the day of the event or activity.
They are absent for more than one class period on the day of the event or activity. Students who miss more than one class period for reasons related to illness or medical appointments must provide documentation from a medical professional if they wish to participate on the day they missed classes. Students who miss class to attend a funeral may participate after school on the day of their absences.
They are dismissed by the nurse for reasons related to illness.
Students who exceed the absence limit in a class may lose extracurricular and social privileges, which may include athletics and performing arts. This includes attendance at school-sponsored dances and athletic and performing arts events. Seniors who exceed the absence limit may lose their senior privileges.
Eligibility Requirements for Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities
Canton High School’s academic eligibility standards are designed to ensure that students are fully enrolled in school and actively engaged in their course on a consistent basis throughout the school year. These standards apply to all Athletic and Extracurricular Activities at CHS. This includes student clubs/organizations, music, theatre, and interscholastic organizations.
A student must be enrolled in at least 36 periods of courses in a 42-period cycle (students cannot exceed 6 study periods in a 7-day rotation).
All students must be in school for a minimum of five full periods per day in order to participate in and/or attend an athletic, extracurricular, or any school-sponsored event (on or off school grounds).
Academic eligibility of all students shall be considered as official only on the published date when report cards for that marking period are to be issued.
Incomplete grades count as failing until such time as the grade has been officially completed. In some cases involving extenuating circumstances, a student with incomplete grades will be deemed eligible. These cases must be approved by the Athletic Director/Principal.
Students who are not academically eligible may not participate with the team, band, or other activity in any way.
Fall Sports Eligibility (1st marking period)
Final Course grades from the previous academic year will be used to determine eligibility during the 1st quarter of the following year. This is for students entering grades 10-12 or students repeating 9th grade.
If a student fails more than two semester courses (first or second semester) or more than one full-year course they will not be eligible for Term 1 (fall season) participation.
Eligibility during 2nd, 3rd, and 4th marking period (Winter and Spring seasons)
Students can receive no more than one failing grade (F) and remain eligible for athletics and/or extracurricular activities.
Eligibility is based on grades from the marking period preceding the activity (e.g.- 2nd quarter grades will determine a student’s eligibility during the 3rd quarter.)