Fridley Middle School
Extracurricular Eligibility Policy
The purpose of eligibility requirements for participation in extracurricular activities is
one of ensuring the academic well being of the individual student. Such a policy should
reflect the intention of placing a top priority on the academic purpose of the middle
school.
Extracurricular Academic Policy
1. Students are expected to be in good academic standing.
2. Any student failing (1) or more classes will be ineligible to attend or participate in
any extracurricular contest until the grade has been restored to a “passing” status.
3. Eligibility is restored after the passing grades have been verified by the teachers
and coach.
Extracurricular Attendance Policy
2. Students must be at school a minimum of 3 class periods to be eligible to
participate in extracurricular activities that day.
2. Student assigned restitution resulting from 5 or more tardies to class, will
immediately become ineligible to participate. Eligibility will only be restored
after all restitution has been completed.
4. A student that is truant from a class will not participate or attend the
extracurricular activity for that day.
5. Attendance or participation in an extracurricular activity on the day a
student has lost eligibility will result in the immediate removal from that
team for the season.
Extracurricular Discipline Policy
1. A formal referral to the assistant principal that results in reprimand or one period
of school reassignment, or the acquisition of a (1) detention will result in a
coach-imposed penalty. (e.g. running or laps). The acquisition of an
administrative second (2) detention during the season will result in no
extracurricular activities or attendance to an extracurricular activity during the
days that the detentions are assigned. A third (3) detention, along with the loss of
practice attendance, will result in a one-contest suspension and no attendance to
that contest. Detentions beyond three will result in additional contest suspensions
and eventual removal from the team.
2. Assignment of 1-3 days of in-school suspension (ISS) will result in a one–
contest suspension. A student may continue to practice .Assignment of a 4th day
will result in a second contest suspension, suspension from practice for the
assigned days and a possible removal from the team.
3. A student may not participate in any activity or be present at any school related
function during an out-of-school suspension. A 2nd out of school suspension may
result in a removal from all extra curricular activities for the year.
4. Attendance or participation in an extracurricular activity on the day a
student has lost eligibility will result in the immediate removal from that
team for the season.
General Extracurricular Policies
1. Pre-Season Paperwork-All paperwork must be complete before the student is
allowed to participate in an activity or sport. A clearance card will be issued from
Sue Hanson in the district activity office indicating the student is cleared for
participation. No student can participate in any extracurricular activities until Sue
Hanson clears them for participation.
2. Athletic Committee- This committee is composed of members of the coaching
staff, a building administrator, and the middle school activities director. The
purpose of this committee is to review and refine current practice, policies, and
procedures of the entire middle school athletics program to ensure that they reflect
the philosophy of the middle school administration.
3. Physicals- No student is eligible for participation until a valid physical is on file.
4. Equipment- All issued equipment must be returned or paid for before the student
can participate in another extracurricular activity. Coaches must turn-in an
official roster and equipment check-out list before the first game.
5. Scholarship- Students who qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch
Program can apply for a fee waiver. Students with Financial Hardship may also
apply.
6. Co-Ed Bus Transportation- Students of opposite genders are expected to be seated
in different sections of the bus. Females are to sit in the front portion of the bus,
males in the back (or visa versa).
7. Cutting- it is at the coach’s discretion to cut students from a team or activity.
Cutting will take place when it is in the best interest of the team to reduce
numbers.
8. Roster Additions- The roster for a team or activity must be finalized after 8
official contact days. After 8 contact days, no new members may be added to the
roster. Teams low in numbers will be excluded from the 8 contact day policy.
9. Spiked Shoes- Spiked shoes can only be worn on the athletic fields. Athletes are
to refrain from wearing them in the building, bus, gym, etc.
10. Practice- Students who have late afternoon practice are not to remain in the
building before or after practice unless under the direct supervision of a coach.
By signing below, I accept the terms of the Fridley Middle School Extracurricular
Eligibility Policies.
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