Shepard Eligibility

Academics 

• Student-Athlete must maintain at least a “D” average in all classes. Student-Athlete will be required to go to tutoring for the class in which he/she has a “D” average until the grade has become satisfactory (grade of “C” or better is satisfactory). Student-Athlete will need “Academic Improvement Release” form filled out and signed by the teacher, head coach, and athletic director.

• In grades six, seven and eight, the student must pass at least one less course than the number of required core courses each semester and meet promotion standards established by the LEA/Charter School.
• Student-Athlete will NOT be able to PRACTICE OR PLAY until the grade of a  “F” becomes satisfactory (grade of “D” or better is satisfactory).
• Student-Athlete will need “Academic Improvement Release” form filled out and signed by the teacher, head coach, and athletic director before reinstated to play.
• If a student- athlete is “academically eligible” or “academically ineligible” at the beginning of any semester, that status is retained throughout the full semester. Must maintain athletic eligibility for the full semester.
• Students with Identified Disabilities: Student with a disability, an IEP, or a 504 plan may not be denied athletic team tryouts accommodations or modifications are necessary to provide the student with an equal opportunity to benefit. For example, a deaf student would require an interpreter for the deaf.  A student with a disability, an IEP, or a 504 plan must meet all requirements that apply to the regular education student.

***NOTE:  An athlete becomes eligible or ineligible on the first day of the new semester.

SECOND HALF OF WINTER AND SPRING