ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES Purpose For the purpose of this policy, the term “student activities” includes any co-curricular and extra-curricular activity that meets before or after school hours. A committee of teachers, coaches and administrators developed this policy. The purpose of this policy is to hold our students to a higher standard of education above and beyond NJSIAA regulations. It will be the responsibility of each activity Advisor, Coach or Director to see that their students are meeting the requirements set forth by this policy. Requirements At the end of each marking period any student who is involved in student activities will have their report card checked for eligibility status by the Advisor, Coach or Director of that activity. If a student is failing two courses (combination of any course) at the end of the marking period that student will be placed on academic probation and must attend assigned administrative study halls . Length, dates and times of study halls will be determined each marking period. The student must attend a specific number of study halls as determined by the administration to remain eligible for student activities that marking period. Non-compliance will result in removal from the activity. It is the responsibility of the student to come to the study halls with work, preferably assignments from failing subjects. Students who arrive with no work will be sent home and will not receive credit for the study hall session. Failure to receive credit for the study hall sessions will result in removal from participation in student activities To become eligible to participate in any student activity the next marking period the student must: Have attended the prescribed number of study hall sessions the previous marking period. Not be failing two courses at report card time. If a student is failing three or more courses (any combination) at report card time that student is immediately ineligible the next marking period. The student must attend the prescribed study hall sessions if he/she wishes to participate in student activities the following marking period. Also, the student at the end of the marking period must not be failing more than one course to become eligible for student activities. At the end of each marking period, those students who have failed two or more courses and are already on academic probation or ineligible will be ineligible for student activities the next marking period. This applies to those student who were involved in an activity that qualified them to be placed on the academic probation or ineligible list. Students placed on academic probation or ineligibility are encouraged to participate in Project TEAM, a mentoring program for at-risk students. First Marking Period Administrative study halls will be available to any student who needs support academically. Any coach, advisor, director can recommend a student to the study halls if they feel there is a need for academic improvements. At progress report time, any student who is failing two or more classes will be referred to participate in the academic study halls. This participation will be mandatory for all teams, club/organizations, etc. The students must attend the study halls to continue in the activity. The first academic probation/eligibility check will occur when the 1st marking period grades are complete ( see I. a.) If a student withdraws from a course and receives a withdraw fail this is the same as if they received a failing grade for the course. Students who are ineligible are not permitted to practice with their team, club, group, organization, etc. Credit requirements for handicapped/classified students shall follow NJSIAA 4.F(1) All students participating in student activities must adhere to the 13.75 (semester rule) and the 27.5 (full year) credit requirements. Students who earn an F in one marking period in a course must earn at least a C- in the other marking period of the semester in order to obtain a passing average for the semester. NJSIAA REGULATIONS To be eligible for athletic competition during the first semester (September 1 to January 31) of the 10 th grade or higher, or the second year of attendance in the secondary school or beyond, a pupil must have passed 25% of the credits (27.5) required by the State of New Jersey for graduation (110), during the immediately preceding academic year. To be eligible for athletic competition during the second semester (February 1 to June 30) of the 9 th grade or higher, a pupil must have passed the equivalent of 12% of the credits (13.75) required by the State of New Jersey for graduation (110) at the close of the preceding semester (January 31). Full-year courses shall be equated as one-half of the total credits to be gained for the full year to determine credits passed during the immediately preceding semester. Students who earn an F in one marking period in a course must earn at least a C- in the other marking period of the semester in order to obtain a passing average for the semester. EXTRA-CURRICULAR/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students are encouraged to become involved in extra and/or co-curricular activities. Middle School students ARE NOT permitted to attend any High School dances and/or the Junior/Senior Prom or to attend or participate in any high school events or activities not open to the public. Students must be able to produce their school ID to enter such events. Students who attend or participate in extra and/or co-curricular events must be present in school on the day of the event (or the previous school day for weekend/holiday events) and must be marked present prior to 11:00 a.m. Early dismissals on such days will be limited to legally documented situations (i.e. doctor's visits, legal appointments, etc.). Students on activity restriction may not participate in or attend any extra or co-curricular events. ATHLETIC HEAD COACHES Athletic Director – Mr. Lodgek Lacrosse (W) – Mrs. Frank Athletic Trainer – Ms. Adair Soccer (M) – Mr. Maher Baseball – Mr. Dougherty Soccer (W) – Mr. Wishart Basketball (M) – Mr. Feraco Softball – Mr. King Basketball (W) – Mr. Leahy Swimming – Mr. Orr Cheerleading (F) – Ms. Volpe Tennis (M) – Mr. Gilbert Cheerleading (W) – Mrs. Balliette Tennis (W) – Ms. Hall Cross Country (M) – Mr. Letts Track (M) – Mr. Letts Cross Country (W) – Mr. Gehman Track (W) – Mr.Chretien Field Hockey – Mrs. Frank Volleyball (W) – Mrs. Liddell Football – Mr. Chappine Winter Track – Mr. Chretien Golf – Mr. Mendo Wrestling – Mr. Leathers Lacrosse (M) – Mr. Griffin EXTRA -CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ADVISORS Bible Club – Mr. Chew Newspaper – Mrs. Tice Choral Music– Mrs. Dalfonso Project TEAM – Ms. Shepherd Culture Fair – Mrs. Tice Red Cross Club – Ms. Corcoran Dance/Step Team – Mrs. Davis School Store – Mr. Springer Drama Production – Ms. Scibal Science League – Mr. Gehman FBLA – Mr. Springer Stage Crew – Ms. Delosso Helping Hands (Library) – Mrs. Lasher Student Council – Ms. Scott & Ms. Snyder Key Club – Mr. Urbanski Surf Club – Mr. King Marching Band (TOB) – Mrs. Russ Tri M Music Honor Society – Mrs. Dalfonso Math League – Mrs. Bailey United Young Generation- Mrs. Davis Mock Trial – Ms. Trapani Winter Guard – TBA Model Congress – Mr. Simmons Yearbook – Ms. Trapani Musical Production – Mrs. Dalfonso National Honor Society – Mrs. Brewer Class Advisors Freshman – Mrs. Biederman & Mrs. Sykes Sophomore – Ms. Donovan & Mrs. Taylor Juniors – Ms. Bailey Seniors – Mrs. Hogg SCHOOL DANCES For all school dances, except the Junior-Senior Prom, all attendees must be currently enrolled high school students. All guests to the dance must produce a high school ID in order to be admitted. All out of district guests are subject to administrative approval. For the Junior-Senior Prom only, all attendees must be enrolled in high school or under the age of 21. Guests must produce either a current high school ID, driver's license or other form of legal identification. No students who attend school below the 9 th grade level may attend any school dances. Students on activity restriction may not attend school dances, as well as all other events.

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