Academic Eligibility

Extracurricular Activities

The purpose of the academic eligibility requirement is to enhance academic and extracurricular success, to emphasize the importance of quality academic pursuit, and to keep each student’s academic participation in proper perspective. It relates directly to the vision of SSCS to “provide a supportive and creative learning environment, which challenges our students to achieve excellence as a way of life.”

How does a student become Ineligible?

A student who is failing two or more subjects (or has incompletes) at either the mid-point of the marking period or at the end of the quarter will be placed on probation for school-related extracurricular activities for the next 5 weeks. Extracurricular activities include participation (and attendance) in dances, sports, and club activities. The overall intent of the probationary period is to help the student get focused and back on track academically.

Procedure for academic ineligible students:

It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the Weekly Progress Sheet from the Main Office and circulate it to their teachers at the end of the week until the end of the next marking period. (Teachers at VOTEC and other educational placements must be included as well).

Secondary Eligibility (6th - 12th Graders)

Students in grades 7 - 12 will be placed on academic ineligibility as a result of failure and or incompletes in two or more courses. (Students on academic ineligibility as a result of incompletes shall be removed from ineligibility as soon as their work is completed and their courses passed).

Ineligible students will be allowed to participate in practices and games for the first week following the distribution of the progress report/report card (approximately 10 school days since close of marking period). The students will then be expected to circulate the Weekly Progress Report to their teachers by Thursday and submit it to the Athletic Director or Principal by no later than 3:00 Friday; failure to do so will result in the student not being allowed to participate in extracurricular activities nor contests for the weekend or the next week.

Should a student be found to no longer be failing two or more classes, then the student will be cleared for fully participation and attend all practices, games and events. Should a student be found to still be failing 2 or more classes at the end of the first week, then that student can only become eligible by adhering to the conditions describe in the ACADEMIC HELP section below. If this condition is not met then the student who is failing 2 or more classes will be declared ineligible for attendance at games and events, until the end of the next week when he/she can circulate another eligibility sheet.

Again, during a period of ineligibility, a student may continue to participate in practices (at the discretion of the coach), but not attend games or events held during the week unless accompanied by a guardian. It is recommended that the students take full advantage of extra help opportunities with their classroom teachers during this time.

Academic Help

Students who wish to remain eligible may attend 2 hours of academic help after school each week. While it is recommended that students make an appointment to receive extra help from their classroom teachers, they may opt to remain in the academic extra help room on the days designated by the district when available (or use the main office, when available). Students are expected to work diligently on their assignments during this period of time and to submit recorded documentation of their time on Friday by noon. If the probationary student continues to experience problems, the coach, club advisor, guidance counselor, and/or principal may arrange a conference with the student and parents to determine the extent, if any, of further participation in that sport or extracurricular activity.

Notes:

Any “extenuating circumstances” should be appealed to the Principal, who along with input from the Athletic Director, Guidance Counselor, coach /club advisor / band director and classroom teachers will have the responsibility for the final decision in cases of ineligibility.
For evaluation purposes a grade of “incomplete” is considered a failure; however, the incomplete can be altered to a “passing” grade at the discretion of the teacher, and full eligibility restored. A student with an incomplete as a grade may circulate the Weekly Progress Sheet at any point in order to be removed from “Probationary” status.
If a student is academically ineligible (even during the probationary period), they are prohibited from using the gym during their lunch/study hall time and must report to study hall.
If a student becomes ineligible while playing a sport, then they cannot begin a new sports season until they are no longer failing 2 or more classes. Again, it is the probationary student’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary paperwork and communication with teachers, coach and principal/designee is maintained.
If a student is ineligible, but is accompanied and supervised by a parent (or guardian), then that student can attend an event. This would not, however, allow the student to participate in that event.

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