New Athletic Participation Policy Posted Online

The policy was approved by the Board of Education last week and is now in effect

Contact: Laurie Hogan (336) 370-8307
Created: 9/2/2009 7:59:41 AM

A new policy on student participation in athletics is under effect in Guilford County Schools (GCS). The adopted policy, JI - Student Participation in Interscholastic Athletics, is now posted on the district’s Web site for student, parent and staff reference.

The policy sets the standards for student eligibility to participate in athletics. It is based on guidelines developed by the district and rules established by the N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

In addition to NCHSAA academic requirements, GCS students will be required to have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to participate in athletics. This will be phased in, with students being required to earn a 1.5 GPA in 2009-10 and then a 2.0 GPA in 2010-11.

The policy also defines a “base school” for students for the purpose of athletic participation according to their domicile or GCS assignment. Prior to participating in sports each year, students and their parents will be required to complete a residence verification form as proof of domicile. Cases of alleged impropriety related to a student’s residence will be investigated by an Athletic Eligibility Committee and students who are improperly enrolled will lose athletic eligibility for a period of up to 365 days.

Policy JI accompanies other recent initiatives by GCS to promote sportsmanship, fairness and character development through interscholastic athletics. In July, the Guilford County Board of Education also approved a policy on athletic coaches, and the district launched the Fair Play program, which seeks to educate students and parents about athletic eligibility and asks them to pledge through an honor code to play by the rules.

To read the full text of the policy, click on the link below.

http://www.gcsnc.com/policies/pdf/JI.pdf

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Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.