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To be eligible in the first semester a student must pass a minimum of five Carnegie units applicable toward a high school diploma during the previous year. At least two units must have been passed during the second semester or summer school.
To be eligible during the second semester the student must meet one of the following conditions:
a. If the student met first semester eligibility requirements, he or she must pass the equivalent of 2 units during the first semester.
b. If the student did not meet first semester eligibility requirements, he or she must pass the equivalent of 2 1/2 units during the first semester.
5. A student may not participate after having spent 8 semesters in a school from the time entrance in the ninth grade occurred.
6. Loyalty to teammates and coaches is vitally important. In cases where a team member is being disloyal, the head coach has the right to remove the team member.
Each sport has a set of requirements beyond the general requirements already presented, such as off-season workouts. It is vitally important that all potential athletes understand that it is the policy of the athletic department to encourage participation in all the sports one is qualified to play. Specialization in just one sport is discouraged if a particular athlete can be successful in other sports offered. (See web page TBA.)
Athletic Teams
Baseball:​ Official practice begins at the end of January. Baseball season ends in May. The team members are encouraged to take part in various summer league baseball teams. Varsity and junior varsity teams are available for all boys in grades nine through twelve. Basketball (Boys):​ There are 3 teams offered (Ninth, Junior Varsity, and Varsity). Practice begins officially in October. The basketball season ends in March.
Basketball (Girls):​ There are two teams offered (JV and Varsity). Official practice begins in October. The season will end in early March.
Cheerleaders:​ Cheerleaders must try out each spring and are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race or sex. Varsity and junior varsity teams are available for all girls in grades nine through twelve.
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