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Student Eligibility
DCPS organizes sports to promote the physical, socio-emotional, and academic development of students. Accordingly, students must meet several requirements to ensure their athletic participation does not put them at significant risk of injury or academic trouble. For a complete list of eligibility requirements, please reference the DCIAA Athletics Handbook.
High School
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Complete all participation forms
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GPA of 2.0 or higher in the most recently completed academic term
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Age 18 or younger on August 1 of the relevant school year
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Been continuously enrolled at the school for at least one calendar year (students are exempt during their first year after middle school)
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Have completed less than 8 semesters in high school
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Have accrued no more than 6 unexcused absences in the current academic term
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Be present in school on the day of an athletic activity to participate on that day
Middle School
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Complete all participation forms
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No more than one grade of "F" in the most recently completed academic term
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Age 14 or younger on August 1 of the relevant school year
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Have completed less than 6 semesters in middle school
Elementary School
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Complete all participation forms
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In grades 4 or 5
Opportunity League
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Complete all participation forms
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No grades of "F" in the most recently completed academic term
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Age 16-22 on August 1 of the relevant school year
