Academic Requirements for Participation. A player’s participation in extracurricular contests and performances will be determined by the following academic guidelines. Each student: ● Must maintain a C- average ● Must be passing every course (no F’s) ● Must be taking a minimum of five credits Eligibility will be checked every Friday. It is up to the group sponsor/administration to determine whether or not a student can participate in practices/rehearsals while academically ineligible. *If a student fails a semester course, they will be ineligible for the next semester. School Attendance ● Students must be in attendance at least four class periods in order to participate in a practice or contest scheduled for that day. ● Athletes are expected to be present at the start of school the day following competitions. ● If a student is absent and is granted a non-illness related excused absence (funeral, dental appointment, etc), that student may participate in the practice/game with the permission of the administration. ● Any unexcused absence from school, regardless of whether it is only a partial day, will cause the student to be unable to participate in the practice/game. Attendance at Practice/Games ● Athletes are expected to be committed to the school and team. Team members should attend all practices and games. The coach is responsible for setting the practice schedule. Some practices/games may take place during school breaks. Only the coach can excuse the athlete from a practice/game. It is possible that emergency situations may arise that cause the athlete to miss a game or practice. ● Excused absences include: ○ Illness ○ Death in the family ○ Family wedding ○ College visits ○ Necessary tutoring with an MCS staff member (must have a note) ○ Ineligibility ● Unexcused absences include: ○ Family vacations ○ Other after school extra-curricular activities ○ Discipline-related detention or suspension *It is the responsibility of the athlete to notify the coach several days in advance if they know they are going to miss a practice/game. Notifying the coach does not mean that the athlete is automatically excused from the practice/game. The coach of the team will use his/her discretion to determine if an absence is excused or unexcused. Consequences resulting from an unexcused absence will be determined by the coach of that team. Uniforms and Equipment Each athlete is responsible for proper care of the uniform and equipment they are issued by the school. Uniforms should be kept clean and have a neat appe...
Academic Requirements for Participation. A player’s participation in extracurricular contests and performances will be determined by the following academic guidelines. Each student: ● Must maintain 70% average across all classes. ● Must be passing every class. Eligibility will be checked on a weekly basis by the Athletic Director. The student-athlete will not be able to participate in Mater Christi Athletics until the academic requirements have been met.
