**JJIC - ELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETICS, CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES** **Last Updated Date:** 05/27/2014 **Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006 **Related Policies:** [AC](https://www.southhadleyschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=2&PageModuleInstanceID=16130&ViewID=1c43854f-5875-4d47-be5f-0e18028c22cb&FlexDataID=21007)[JB](https://www.southhadleyschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=2&PageModuleInstanceID=16130&ViewID=1c43854f-5875-4d47-be5f-0e18028c22cb&FlexDataID=21382) A student will be required to successfully complete at least 28 hours of prepared work per academic quarter. To be eligible for participation, all students must achieve passing grades in all subjects during the last marking period preceding the athletic season or student activity in which he/she wishes to take part. To be eligible for fall athletics and activities during the first academic quarter of the school year, students are required to have passing grades in the last quarter of the prior school year and in all final course grades for the required 28 hours of prepared work. Any student who receives a failing grade on his/her quarterly report card that brings him/her below the minimum 28 hours of prepared, passing work, will be ineligible for participation in athletics, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. A student who fails a course for the academic year may, on the recommendation of the teacher and department chairperson. receive permission from the high school principal to make up a failed course by completing the equivalent course and achieving a minimum grade of “C” in an approved summer school program. Under this policy, there is no waiver entitlement for students who fail course work. However, after consulting with the teacher and department chairperson, the high school principal may use his/her professional discretion to address individual cases with compelling, extenuating circumstances. **Policy References:** LEGAL REFS: M.G.L. 71:47; 71:54A Student Handbooks