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Scholastic Eligibility
Requirements
This regulation shall apply to all regular education students who represent the
schools by participating in any interscholastic athletic competition. To participate
in any interscholastic athletic activity sponsored by the District, an individual
must be officially enrolled in a member school of the District. Students in grades
9-11 must be enrolled in courses having a minimum credit value of three units.
Students in grade 12 must be enrolled in courses having a minimum credit value
of two units. Students in grades 9-12 must pass a minimum of two units of credit
during the immediately proceeding semester. A student in grades 9-12, except
a first semester ninth-grader, must have earned a grade point average of 2.0
for all classes during the immediate preceding semester. A student earning less
than a 2.0 GPA the immediate preceding semester will be ineligible for participation
for the ensuing nine-week grading period. If at the end of the nine-week grading
period a student regains a 2.0 GPA, he/she will be eligible for the ensuing grading
period. A student must maintain a passing academic grade and a satisfactory grade
in citizenship in all courses during the sports season.
The pupil shall not, after enrolling in the ninth grade, be eligible for more
than four years or eight consecutive semesters, nor shall he/she be eligible
to participate on more than four seasons of any one sport. Any pupil whose nineteenth
birthday occurs before the first of September shall thereafter be ineligible
to compete in interscholastic athletics.
Medical & Insurance Eligibility Requirements For Students
Participating In Interscholastic Athletics
1. Some sponsored activities conducted in the District require evidence of medical
acceptability. A medical examination which certifies that the physical condition
of the student will permit participation in the selected activity must be completed
by a physician.
2. If a physical condition or injury warrants a referral to a physician, a medical
release from a physician must be filed at the school before the student will
be permitted participation rights.
3. Each student who engages in any activity that requires evidence of insurance
must have on file a statement which shows insurance coverage equal to the recommended
amount offered to the students of the District.
Foothill High School Athletic Packets
All steps of the Athletic Packet are; the information card, NIAA physical examination
form, field trip permit, emergency transportation form, insurance waiver form,
NIAA and CCSD eligibility regulations, NCAA college eligibility regulations,
liability waiver, high school residency/custody statement, and a publicity form.
Final eligibility status is contingent upon grade check. If the student is new
to Foothill High School, and eligibility transfer waiver must be filled out.
Also, athletic eligibility is based on the residence of the student's parents
or legal guardians. All guardianship must be court appointed for athletic eligibility
purposes.
After the packet is completed, it is to be returned to the coach. The coach will
check the packet and initial each step. He/she will give it to the Athletic Director
for a final check. The Athletic Director will then issue a permit slip signifying
permission to participate. Coaches must keep these slips. Falsification of any
part of the registration packet, recorded by the student or parent/guardian may
result in the student's permanent ineligibility. Students and their parents must
live at the address listed. Maintaining a second residence is cause for permanent
ineligibility.
The Clark County School District sponsors a varied activities program for all
students enrolled in the secondary schools. Student participation in one of these
programs is governed by rules and regulations established by the District and
the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. These guidelines have been
developed to provide for:
Specific academic qualifications for students before they are allowed to participate
in athletics. The uniform organization and management of each sponsored activity
and the safety and welfare of each student participant. The protection of individual
student rights and the instruction of essential skills and attitudes needed for
participation.
Rule Violations for Students Participating in Interscholastic Atheltics
I. Recruiting
1. The primary obligation of each coach is to those students who are enrolled
in that coach's school. Any coach found guilty of recruiting students from
outside that school's zone shall be suspended from coaching duties for one
calendar year.
2. Recruiting is defined as inducing, soliciting, or in any manner using undue
influence for the purposes of securing or encouraging a student and/or a student's
parent of guardian to withdraw the student from his present school for purposes
of enrolling in a different school for athletic reasons.
II. School Shopping
1. School shopping shall be defined as the process by which a student athlete,
or parent or legal guardian of a student athlete, attempts to circumvent any
eligibility rule, or solicits of seeks enrollment in a school for the purpose
of participating in interscholastic athletics in return for favorable conditions
or treatment.
2. Any student found guilty of "school shopping" shall be ineligible for one
calendar year.
III. Transfer of Ineligibile Students
1. A student who has been declared ineligible of violation of training or
citizenship rules carries this ineligibility to any school in the District
to which the student transfers.
IV. Falsification of Registration Records
1. Falsification of any part of the registration record by the student can
result in the student being made ineligible for two calendar years.
Loss of Interscholastic Athletic Ability
Violation of Training Rules
1. Tobacco- Any student using tobacco will be denied the privilege of participation
in all extracurricular activities for a minimum of one week.
2. Alcoholic Beverages- Any student using or on possession of an alcoholic
beverage will be denied the privilege of participation in all extracurricular
activities for a period not to exceed 90 academic days. A student may appeal
for full eligibility after a 45 academic day suspension.
3. Controlled Substance and Narcotics - Any student using or in possession
of a controlled substance and/or narcotics will be denied the privilege of
participation in all extracurricular activities for a period of 180 academic
days. A student has the right to appeal for full eligibility after a 90 academic
day suspension.
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