Extra Curricular Activities

Why Extra-Curriculars?

At Oak Park High School, we emphasize the importance of extracurricular activities. From strengthening the mind and body, to promoting better time management skills, extracurricular activities can help students succeed in much more than just their academic endeavors. The range of extra-curricular opportunities include rigorous academic pursuits, athletics, clubs, technology, and the performing arts.

Extracurriculars allow students to pursue interests outside of a standardized academic context. Students can also use these activities to explore interests they’ve never encountered, exposing students to a more diverse range of interests and students.

Scholastic Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in co-curricular activities (e.g. athletics and performing arts), students shall maintain a 2.0 or "C" grade point average (GPA) with no grade of F (fail) in all classes taken during the preceding marking period. Eligibility will be checked only at quarter and semester report card times. Students with 2.0 and one "F" may be granted a probation period to participate by petitioning the Eligibility Committee at the time of final clearance for each season. Scholastic probation may be granted to a student only once in his/her high school career.

Note: This requirement pertains to all OPUSD students participating in all OPHS activities.

Access to Extra/Co-Curricular Activities

No student regardless of special needs, disability, or gender shall be denied access to any extra or co-curricular activity for financial reasons. Students and/or parents who are unable or unwilling to pay for an activity (academic or athletic) should speak privately to the student’s counselor. PerEducation Code section 221.5(f): A pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and activities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil's records.

Clubs and Student Organizations

Official student organizations play an important role in the social and educational life of students at Oak Park High School. A school staff member must serve as a sponsor and the club must be organized according to ASB regulations. Membership information is provided to students in the school bulletin.

Attendance Requirement

To participate in an activity or athletic event, students shall be present in all scheduled classes on the date of said event. A tardy of 15 minutes or more shall be considered an absence. Note: This requirement pertains to all OPUSD students participating in OPHS activities.