Athletics Eligibility Requirements
It is a privilege and an honor to wear the “CHIEFS” uniform.
TO PLAY A SPORT YOU MUST… Be COMMITTED to your STUDIES and your SPORT!
Academics
- Always do your best work!!
- Maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0
- GPA will be calculated at the end of each semester (January and June) to determine athletic eligibility.
- Tutoring and study hall will be available.
Attendance
- Come to school!!! Attendance will be monitored weekly.
- You MUST maintain less than 10 absences for the entire year
- You MUST maintain less than 20 tardies and early dismissals combined for the entire year
Behavior
- Be on your best behavior!!! Earn a minimum 2.00 in conduct each semester.
- Physical
- Have a current Physical on file with the athletic office prior to participation.
- You MUST USE the M-DCPS PHYSICAL FORM, which may be picked up in the Main Office, Student Services or the Athletics Office or downloaded from this web page (see Athletics Eligibility Packet Under “Forms & Docs” tab).
- Insurance
- Purchase the mandatory school insurance prior to participation.
- Insurance is nonrefundable.
- Insurance may not be purchased until all other eligibility requirements have been met.
- Please turn in the completed Physical Packet at least one day prior to purchasing insurance.
- See the Insurance Policy Benefits section below for more information on insurance.
Cost
- $30 (cash) for all sports including football conditioning program
- additional $76 (cash) for Fall Football season
- additional $23 for Spring Football season
- Required Personal Documentation
- Bring your original Birth Certificate to the Athletics Office.
- a copy will be made for the athletic files and the original will be returned.
- American citizen must have a Birth Certificate
- Born outside the United States- can present either a birth certificate/passport/alien card.
If you have any questions please email the Athletics Director Mr. H. Barnwell at hbarnwell@dadeschools.net.
