INTERSCHOLASTIC EXCURRICULARS

The Board Of Education has adopted a policy (po2431) to determine a student’s eligibility to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities.

The activities governed by this eligibility policy are any extra-curricular, school-sponsored programs in which students participate in or assist with the management of such activities.  Please check with the high school principal for the most current listing at the beginning of the school year.

Specific academic criteria will determine a student’s FULL ELIGIBILITY STATUS to join an interscholastic extracurricular activity.  Those failing to achieve Full Eligibility Status may participate on CONDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY STATUS by meeting a combination of academic and conduct expectations on a weekly basis. 

FULL ELIGIBILITY STATUS- REQUIREMENTS

• A student must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.).

• A student cannot receive more than one (1) F at the conclusion of a grading period, regardless of GPA.

• An incomplete (I) will be treated as a failing grade until the work has been completed.  Summer School grades earned may not be used to substitute for failing grades from the last grading period of the regular school year.

• A student must have been enrolled in school the immediately preceding grading period and passed subjects that earn a minimum of 5.0 credits (2.5 credits per semester) towards graduation.

• A student enrolled in the first grading period after advancement from the eighth grade must meet Full Eligibility Status as established for Middle Schools.

• An exemption from the GPA may be made for students receiving special education services if the student’s individualized education program (IEP) indicates an exemption is advisable.

CONDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY STATUS- REQUIREMENTS

• Students below a 2.0 GPA are in-eligible; however, they may apply for and receive Conditional Eligibility Status during the following quarter if they meet all other standards for Full Eligibility Status.

• Conditional Eligibility must be sought jointly by the parent/guardian and student.  Both will attend an evening meeting with the appropriate school administrator or advisor/coach before the start of the activity.  Both the parent/guardian and the student must sign the joint Conditional Eligibility Contract before eligibility is established.

• Conditional Eligibility includes a weekly check of eligibility by the advisor/coach.  An Academic Progress Report must be signed by each classroom teacher every Friday indicating the student’s academic standing for the week.   Any student failing to turn in their Academic Progress Report properly signed will automatically be ineligible for the next week. 

• A student receiving one (1) or more F’s at any time during the weekly grading period will automatically be ineligible for the next week.

• Students not adhering to the Conditional Eligibility Status requirements automatically forfeit eligibility.

NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Many college athletic programs are regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), an organization founded in 1906 that has established rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid. Students who wish to participate in Division I or II athletics, must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly known as The Clearinghouse). Contact the Athletic Director or School Counselor for Eligibility Center certification questions and GPA requirements. 

Classes are frequent reviewed and added to the list of approved courses.  The list below is a good starting point, but please reach out to your school counselor for specific questions.

NCAA LIST OF APPROVED COURSES 

P.E. CREDIT WAIVER

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights District has adopted a policy to allow students to fulfill the high school physical education requirement if the student has participated in interscholastic athletics (baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, show choir, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling, marching band, and singers) for at least two full seasons. The student is also required to complete one-half unit in another course of study. 

 The P.E. Credit Waiver is part of Final Forms that must be completed to participate in athletics. At the end of each season the guidance department will review the rosters and load the PE waiver onto students’ schedule once participation has been verified.