Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible to tryout for sports at King George Middle School, an athlete must meet the following requirements:
1. Be enrolled as a full time student at KGMS
2. Have a current VHSL Physical on file with the athletic director (dated after May 1st of the current school year)
3. Pass the XLNTBrain concussion baseline test
4. Meet Grading Policy Requirements (below)
**Winter sports (Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Cheer - same squad as fall) will have their grades checked every three weeks to determine if the athlete is still eligible.
**Please note that all teams have an academic policy in place which will prohibit the athlete from playing if they are failing academically. You are a STUDENT athlete, so your job as a STUDENT comes first.
2023-2024 Grading Policy KGMS Athletics
Passing 80% of classes at the end of the most recent quarter.
Once school/season/conditioning/tryouts has started, students will need to maintain C’s in at least 5 of 6 classes. Students may have a D in one class but can not have any failing grades.
Failing any class at Athletic Director grade check(s)will be grounds for suspension and/or removal from the team.
Receiving a minor BDF or after school detention will result in coach notification/ meeting with the Athletic Director. Penalties can be assessed.
ISS- Suspension from team for 2 days.
OSS - Three days of team suspension for each day of OSS.
OSS of 5 days or more will result in automatic removal from the team.
*Coaches have the right to make grading policy more stringent for their team but may not soften this policy in any way. All grading and behavior issues must be conveyed to the Athletic Director in writing.