ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Paramus High School is a member of the New Jersey State Interstate Athletic Association (NJSIAA). The Association sets forth the rules and regulations governing high school athletics in order to equalize competition for member schools. Athletic eligibility, as determined by the NJSIAA bylaws, is outlined below:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To Be Eligible for Athletic Competition During Semester One (S1)

September through January of the 10th grade and for each subsequent year.

• A student must have passed 25% of the credits (30) required by the State of New Jersey (120) for graduation, during the immediately preceding academic year, with a minimum grade point average of “C”.

To Be Eligible for Athletic Competition During Semester Two (S2)

February to June of the 9th grade or higher

• A student must have passed the equivalent of 12 ½% of the credits (15) required by New Jersey for graduation (120) at the close of the preceding semester (Jan. 31). 

• Full-year courses shall be equated as one-half of the total credits to be gained for the full year to determine credits passed during the immediately preceding semester.

COLLEGE ATHLETICS

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a member-led organization that serves as the governing body for approximately 1300 colleges, universities, conferences and organizations. Together with the member colleges, NCAA has established eligibility guidelines for any student wishing to compete at the college/university level.

Interested students:

• Speak with their coach and school counselor.

• Review the resources to the left.

• Keep your grades up.

• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during sophomore year.