ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Participation on an athletic team is a privilege, not a right. Student-athletes are expected to demonstrate good work and behavior habits.
Grades, attitude and effort on the part of athletes are monitored every five weeks during the school year. Students exhibiting problems on the aforementioned areas may be suspended from participation.
Students failing one course are placed on athletic probation. Those students must attend after school extra-help sessions until grades are brought up.
Students failing two subjects are not allowed to participate in athletic contests until grades are brought back to passing. Those students must attend extra help but may continue to practice.
Students failing three or more subjects may not practice or play. Students under this policy are ineligible for a two week period or until grades are brought up to passing. The Eligibility Committee consisting of the high school principal, athletic director, a guidance counselor and the head of the student association will review grades when requested by the student for change of eligibility status.
HEALTH EXAMINATION (ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY)
If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Offices: Middle School 631.329.4113 / High School 631.329.4134. Thank you.Student athletes must receive medical clearance from the school health office before they may practice or try out for an athletic team. The following guidelines outline the process for obtaining this clearance:
Physical Exams may be performed by your physician, so long as they are licensed to practice in New York State. The physicals are considered current for 12 continuous months and must indicate that the student athlete is able to participate in sports. If the previous physical expires before or during an upcoming sports season, student athletes are required to obtain a new physical.
All student athletes and their parents must refer to Final Forms in regards to any forms.
PLEASE NOTE: School Athletic Physicals are conducted every August prior to the beginning of each school year. All necessary documentation must be completed and provided on the day physicals are conducted.
