Athletics Grades/Behavior (Section 5 of the Handbook)

Students participating in middle school athletics must maintain good academic and behavioral standards.  In addition, they need to fulfill the physical exam requirement.  

To participate in middle school athletics, a student must behave in a manner that demonstrates respect for their peers, teachers, school property, and the good name of the school.  Any student who has been suspended either internally or externally is not eligible to participate in athletics on the day of the suspension, including tryouts. If a student misses tryouts due to suspension, they will not be awarded any additional tryout days. In addition to this, the student-athlete may lose the privilege of participation in middle school athletics for a period of time not to exceed 30 school days, depending on the severity of the behavior. Students who are disrespectful or habitually referred to the office for negative behaviors may also lose the privilege to participate. 

Students with two or more “Developing” grades in their overall course averages are not eligible to participate in MVMS athletics.  Eligibility will be based on the previous trimester’s grades.  

In order to participate in games or tournaments, a student must attend school for the whole day unless there is a valid excuse for late arrival or early dismissal.  An administrator must approve any exceptions to this policy.