Academic Warnings & Ineligibility

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Athletics: The ECSS recognizes that athletics and other extracurricular activities enrich students’ lives. With God and Christianity as a foundation, the ECSS mission is to cultivate academic excellence and enable students to reach their full potential in the classroom and in life. Therefore, students participating in extracurricular activities are expected to keep classwork as a priority.

Eligibility for Varsity Level Sports:

1. Students receiving a D or F in any class will be given a warning the first week/time and will be reevaluated weekly/bi-weekly.

2. If the student is successful in addressing the failing grade (68% or above), he/she will be permitted to participate in the respective sport.

3. If after two weeks there is no evidence of the student addressing the failing grade (68% or above), he/she is not permitted to participate in practices or games, including playoffs. This suspension is indefinite until evidence of growth has been provided.

4. It is the student’s responsibility to provide evidence of improvement to the principal.

5. Student behavior may impact the eligibility to participate.

6. If a student is absent, he/she will not be permitted to participate in practice or a game on the same day he/she is absent. Exceptions to the above are those students who have pre-excused absences such as doctor or dental appointments, funerals, etc.

Sportsmanship: Participation in athletics is a privilege which carries responsibilities to the school, team, community, and to the students themselves. The obligation of good conduct, fair play, honest competition, and respect extend far beyond the actual contests and into everything from bus trips to practices. Proper sportsmanship is expected by all student athletes. If sportsmanship comes into question, consequences may be issued by the school administration accordingly.

Sport Activities: These are examples of the sports programs that are offered in the Erie Catholic Athletics Program across the various campuses.

• Basketball                       • Cross Country                • Football

• Swimming                       • Track & Field                  • Soccer

• Golf                                   • Wrestling                        • Tennis

• Cheerleading                 • Volleyball                        • Lacrosse

Student Organizations and Activities: Students are strongly encouraged to become involved in various activities. Not only does involvement develop leadership skills, but it also offers students the chance to develop a more positive attitude toward school.

*Eligibility: Students participating in extracurricular activities are bound by the eligibility rules, which apply to sports. “Public school students are prohibited from participating in ECSS competitive sports programs.”