ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Academic eligibility is an integral part of the entire eligibility process and a student athlete must meet the standards set forth by the NJSIAA, before participation is granted. The regulations are contained within the NJSIAA handbook in the athletic office and must be verified for each student-athlete by the Guidance Office each season. Participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege and participating students are expected to comply with all school policies and state laws. Each student planning to participate on a school team must maintain good academic standing and conduct. All students' grades will be reviewed at mid-marking period and end of each marking period. A Student Academic Plan will be implemented for those students demonstrating such a need. All students electing to participate in athletics are required to fulfill District Random Drug Screen Policy. Please refer to page 39 of the Student Handbook.
Academic Standards
- At the end of each school year, each student must earn 30.0 credits to be eligible the following year. In addition, student athletes must also earn a minimum 15.0 credits in by the end of the first two marking periods to play sports the following spring.
Medical Forms
- Health History and Consent Form completed by parents.
- Student Physical completed by examining physician (valid for one calendar year).
- All Concussion forms must be completed and returned to the nurse.
- Completed medical forms must be completed by the deadline for each season, or the student's participation will be delayed.
Participation Standards
- The state requires each team member to participate in six practice sessions (held on six different days) before being able to participate in competition.
- Every student athlete and his/her parent must sign an Athletics/Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) Participation Form agreeing to certain conduct standards and consent to the state’s testing.
Below is a summary of the requirements:
Fall and Winter Seasons
- Must have earned a minimum of 30 credits from the previous school year.
Spring Season
- Must be passing a minimum of 15 credits from the first semester of the current year.
Student-athletes must know their academic standing as it applies to participation in athletics. When academic eligibility is in doubt, the athlete is responsible for contacting the Athletic Office and/or their Guidance Counselor. This should be done well in advance of the start date for the sport.
Student-athletes should contact their coaches when they are having difficulties during the season and may need academic assistance. Coaches are expected to keep close contact with members of their respective teams with regard to their academic standing. Each coach has the responsibility and obligation to help guide every student on his squad academically, morally and socially, especially those who may have difficulty maintaining their eligibility.