Nativity’s Extracurricular Activity Eligibility Policy

The scholastic standing of all students participating in any Nativity Catholic School or CYO athletic activity or club is of prime importance.  Therefore, any student participating in sports, cheerleading, any other school sponsored extracurricular activity/clubs or activities sponsored by the CYO should be working to the best of his or her ability in all aspects of their schoolwork.  If a student who is scholastically capable fails to achieve according to his or her ability, he/she will be unable to participate in all above mentioned activities or athletic programs.

1.  Any participant who violates a major school rule that results in suspension will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities during the suspension period.  Refer to the Code of Conduct policy.

2.  Any participant who receives an F in an academic subject, including Religion and Special Area subjects, for a grading period will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for two weeks.  After two weeks, the student may participate provided the grade(s) has improved to a passing grade.

3. In order to participate in an extracurricular activity, students must be in school for at least the full afternoon of that day.  Exceptions may be made by the principal and would include doctor appointments and funerals.

The principal will notify the Athletic Director concerning student eligibility.  Coaches are required to comply with the policy.

Adopted 01/02, Revised 03/06