J-4590 JJJA EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY
ELIGIBILITY
J-4590 JJJA All interscholastic extracurricular activities in grades seven (7) through twelve (12) that are of a competitive nature and involve more than one (1) school where a championship, winner, or rating is determined shall be conducted under the provisions of this policy. Such activities will be established and designed to offer students worthwhile athletic and leisure-time interests, wholesome recreational and social activity, and an opportunity to develop skills in democratic and cooperative management for these activities.
All such activities conducted under the auspices of the District shall be under the direct supervision of the licensed individual responsible for the activity.
It is necessary to have the interscholastic extracurricular activities function within a realistic framework of control. In order that overenthusiastic students do not place a social or athletic function on a higher plane than the academic program, the following policy will be adhered to:
• All classwork counted for eligibility must be acceptable for graduation.
• The student must be enrolled in more than half of the school's regular class schedule.
• Regular attendance must be maintained and no more than fifteen (15) classes or days may be missed each semester due to interscholastic extracurricular activities.
• The eligibility criterion for interscholastic participation shall be either one or the other of the following:
§ Following the semester, a cumulative passing grade average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale adjusted for honors points with no more than one (1) F or failure (only semester grades may be used and only at the beginning of the semester) or,
§ The grades from the grading period immediately preceding participation must be a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale adjusted for honors points with no more than one (1) F or failure.
• If the student does not meet the eligibility requirements the penalty will be removal from participation in any athletic team or extracurricular performances or travel. A student that demonstrates academic progress toward eligibility may practice with the team or group.
• The responsibility for notification of students and parents of these requirements and for enforcement of the above rule rests with the Superintendent.
• The student and the parents or guardian shall be notified of ineligibility in a manner such that confidentiality is maintained when:
§ Ineligibility is pending.
§ Ineligibility is determined to be necessary.
Students whose behavior presents a problem or jeopardizes school discipline may be ineligible for participation in extracurricular activities until such time as their behavior warrants reinstatement.
The same general standards shall apply for special education students except that such eligibility shall be determined on a case-by-case basis in relationship to the respective students' individual education programs.
The Superintendent shall establish regulations to ensure that:
• Necessary documents in support of this policy are maintained.
• Necessary data related to ineligible students are collected and reported as required.
• The cultural traditions of students are considered when establishing or enforcing rules related to participation in extracurricular activities.
• The requirements of this policy are met.
The Superintendent may develop additional rules or procedures for the proper conduct of extracurricular programs and the implementation of the provisions of this policy.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
LEGAL REF.: 22-12-2.1 NMSA (1978)
6.11.2.9 NMAC
New Mexico Activities Association Handbook Sec. 6
CROSS REF.: JJIB - Interscholastic Sports