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Guidelines for Student Athletic and Extracurricular Eligibility
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Scholars have additional requirements to participate in Athletics and Extracurricular Activities.
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INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY
Board Policy IGDK
INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY - IGDK
The District prohibits students in grades 7 through 12 from participating in interscholastic extracurricular
activities if they fail to meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
1. The student must have either a grade point average of 1.0 or higher in the previous grading period, or a cumulative grade point average of 1.0 or higher.
2. The student must be enrolled during the current grading period in at least five one credit courses that count toward graduation.
3. The 9-12 grade student must have passed in the last grading period at least five one credit courses that count toward graduation (effective beginning with grades received in the first
grading period of the 2021-2022 school year), and the 7-8 grade student must have passed in the last grading period at least four courses.
Any student who has received a failing grade for any class or course in the School District's graded course
of study for the previous grading period will be allowed to participate in any interscholastic extracurricular activity, if the student has met all other eligibility requirements.
The Administration shall develop a uniform mechanism for determining the eligibility of students enrolling in the seventh and/or ninth grades for the first time when such students do not have a formal GPA calculation at the time of enrollment.
Interscholastic extracurricular activities are defined as District and/or school-sponsored student activities involving more than one school or school district.
Principals shall assure that study tables and tutoring are made available to all athletes and other students involved in extracurricular activities.
Failure to comply with the grading period eligibility requirements results in extracurricular interscholastic ineligibility for the succeeding grading period.
A student with an IEP may be exempt from the grading provisions set forth in this policy, if such an exemption is advisable according to the IEP.
History
• Adopted: September 6, 2001
• Amended: June 24, 2014, February 21, 2021; October 26, 2021
• Reviewed: October 22, 2019
Legal References
• Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.23
• Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.231
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.535
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.66
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.661
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3315.062
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.661
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3315.062
• Ohio Administrative Code 3301-27-01
• Ohio High School Athletic Association Bylaws
Cross References
• JFC: Student Conduct
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QUICK REFERENCE FOR PROTECTING STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
- Attendance to study sessions, if necessary.
- Do not permit student participants to drop a course without first determining whether it will effect eligibility.
- Be knowledgeable of the OHSAA and Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s eligibility requirements.
- Insure that student participants are taking enough courses and achieving the GPA requirements in order to be eligible for the next grading period.
- Work closely with principals, teachers, athletic directors and coaches.
- Contact the athletic director or principal on questions pertaining to eligibility.
STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS
- Attend practices on a regular basis.
- Attend classes on a regular basis.
- Be punctual to classes.
- Show good sportsmanship.
- Seek academic assistance when necessary.
COACHES/SPONSORS’ EXPECTATIONS
- Conduct safe and positive practice sessions.
- Emphasize regular attendance.
- Monitor student eligibility.
- Encourage child to improve through skill and development.
PARENTS’ EXPECTATIONS
- Encourage regular attendance to school
- Encourage regular attendance at all practices.
- Encourage good citizenship and sportsmanship.
