Driver's License Law

North Carolina law states that students who have dropped out of school or who have not passed three out of four courses the previous semester will not be eligible to receive a Driver Eligibility Certificate. Students who have a permit or license will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles and will have their permit or license revoked. 

Athletic Eligibility

In Lee County for a student to be eligible to be a member of any high school athletic team, he/she must:

• pass 70% of the courses from the previous semester

• be present and in attendance for 85% of the previous semester 

• all absences, excused and unexcused, will be counted in computing the attendance requirement 

• meet local promotion standards at the end of each school year 

• meet district residency requirements 

• a student who voluntarily transfers from his/her base school may not participate in the school athletic program for 365 days from the transfer date (see Lee County Schools Policy Code 3620 for more information)

Having been promoted from 8th grade to 9th grade, a first time 9th grader is eligible to play a fall sport. Upon completion of the Fall Semester in good standing, a first time 9th grader must then meet the above requirements.

Student athletes interested in participating in college or university athletic programs are encouraged to see their counselor to discuss high school requirements to meet NCAA eligibility standards in college. More information may be found at: http://www.nchsaa.org/studentsparents/eligibility/ncaa-and-naia-eligibility

Students should see their counselor or athletic director for additional information.