All interscholastic athletics and school activities are meant to contribute to the overall academic excellence achieved by a student participation. The following rules and consequences are seen as the basic conditions that must be met by a student who wishes to represent his or her school through interscholastc competitions or performances:
- A student must maintain a cumulative 2.00 GPA or higher as specified by s.1000.43(1) Florida Statutes.
- A student must receive a minimum 2.00 in conduct in the preceding semester.
- If a student is assigned to Indoor Suspension/School Center for Specialized Instruction (SCSI), he or she will be unable to participate in interscholastic competitions or performances on the day(s) on which he or she is assigned. If the assignment to SCSI takes place on/or includes Friday, the student will be unable to participate in interscholastic competitions or performance on the weekend.
- A student who is serving an Outdoor Suspension cannot practice or participate in interscholastic competitions or performances and may be subject to further sanctions or penalties.
- A student who has a total of eleven (11) cumulative days suspension (indoor or outdoor) will not be allowed to participate in interscholastic competitions or performances for the remainder of the school year.
- A student who has ten (10) or more cumulative absences will not be allowed to participate in interscholastic competitions or performances for the remainder of the school year. (Outdoor suspension is considered an absence.)
- A student who has twenty (20) or more cumulative tardies will not be allowed to participate in interscholastic competitions or performances for the remainder of the school year.
- A student must be reported as present for the school day in order to participate in interscholastic competitions or performances, including practices.
- A student who participates in interscholastic competitions or performances and has not performed at grade level as defined by the Florida Department of Education may seek two (2) hours per week of academic tutoring.
- Any student who is arrested for conduct occurring on or off school grounds will be prohibited from participating in all interscholastic competitions or performance for a minimum of ten (10) days, including practices.
I have read and understand the requirements of the Contract for Student Participation in interscholastic Competitions or Performances. I understand that participation in interscholastic competitions or performances is a privilege and not a right. I understand that I am expected to perform according to this contract and the team/performing group rules. I understand that there may be sanctions or penalties, which may include suspension or dismissal from the team/performing group.
This contract is in effect for one (1) calendar year from the date of signature.