● Eligibility is defined as maintaining a passing grade (60% or higher) in all classes. ● Ineligibility lists will be produced at the mid-quarter and end of each quarter as determined by the HCA calendar. ● All tests, quizzes, and assignments of any kind due after Wednesday the week of eligibility checks will not be counted towards eligibility when grades are calculated on Friday. Any test, quiz, or assignment of any kind due on Wednesday or earlier the week of eligibility checks will be expected to be graded and included in the calculated total grade for the eligibility check on Friday. ● Mid-Quarter Dates: A student placed on the ineligibility list at the mid-quarter will have his/her grades checked by noon of each subsequent Friday. If the student becomes eligible, he/she will be notified by the Principal or Activities Director and eligibility will be restored on the following Monday. o Ineligible players are permitted to practice with the team but may not travel with the team to away games and may not play in any contests. o Students deemed ineligible will be ineligible from Monday through Saturday of the week immediately following the ineligibility decision. ● Quarter/Semester Dates: A student placed on the ineligibility list at the conclusion of a quarter/semester will be ineligible for a 2-week period. Since quarter and semester grades cannot be improved, students regain eligibility at the end of this two week period IF they are receiving a 60% or above in all of their classes. If the student has failing grades after two weeks they will remain ineligible until all their grades are passing and will remain eligible until the midquarter check. At that point the midquarter requirements begin. (This is new in 2024-2025). Attendance: Except in the case of a family emergency, an athlete is expected to be in attendance all day on game day. If an athlete does not attend and meet at least one of the following requirements they will not be eligible to compete that day:
1. His/her entire morning class schedule or 2. His/her afternoon schedule starting with 5 th period
This half day requirement is a MINIMUM requirement and families must receive permission AHEAD OF TIME if they hope to be allowed to play that day. Please do not send a sick child to school for any part of the day for the sole purpose of having them be eligible to compete. Sick students should stay home. Behavior: Athletes at Heritage Christian Academy are expected to display an attitude of Christ-likeness before, during and after athletic contests. This includes attitudes toward our own team members, coaches, opposing teams, fans, and officials. Coaches and the Activities Director, or the HCA administration, reserve the right to suspend a player from participation in practice and games if, in their judgment, the player is not displaying attitude or behavior that reflects HCA’s standards as defined in this handbook. Any athlete serving more than one suspension for
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