Student First. Athlete Second.

Academic success is our highest priority. Participation in extracurricular athletics is an opportunity that comes with the responsibility to maintain satisfactory academic performance.

To remain eligible for athletic participation, students must:

• Maintain at least a C average.

• Complete required classroom assignments and demonstrate consistent academic effort.

• Meet school attendance, behavior, and athletic participation expectations.

Supporting Students Who Become Ineligible

Our goal is not simply to restrict participation when students struggle academically, but to help them develop the responsibility, study habits, and skills necessary to become successful students and athletes.

Students who become academically ineligible will receive written notification, along with their parents or guardians.

Students may attend after-school tutoring at least once per week to receive additional academic support and work toward restoring eligibility.

Athletic eligibility may be reinstated once the student meets the required academic standards, as verified by the school.

Students receiving special education services will have their eligibility reviewed in accordance with applicable requirements, individual educational needs, and district procedures.

Our goal is to help every student-athlete succeed in the classroom and in competition.

Athletic Participation Requirements

Before participating in interscholastic athletics, students must meet the following requirements:

• Parent/Guardian Permission: A completed and signed athletic participation consent form must be on file.

• Proof of Insurance: Families must provide documentation of appropriate insurance coverage before participation.

• Program Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the required after-school program, with applicable fees paid or an approved fee waiver on file.

• Academic Eligibility: Students must meet district academic eligibility requirements.

• Behavioral Expectations: Students must demonstrate appropriate conduct and sportsmanship.

• Medical Clearance Following Injury: Students who are injured must provide a physician's release before returning to athletic participation when required by district procedures.

Our coaches and school staff will communicate participation expectations, practice schedules, game information, and other important details with families.

Character Matters—On and Off the Court!

Being a Mustang athlete is both an opportunity and a responsibility.

Our student-athletes represent themselves, their families, their teammates, and our school community. We expect every athlete to demonstrate excellent citizenship, respect, responsibility, and sportsmanship in the classroom, during practices, at competitions, and throughout the school day.

Student-athletes are expected to:

• Demonstrate respectful behavior toward teachers, coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents.

• Follow classroom, school, team, and athletic league expectations.

• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate good sportsmanship.

• Attend practices and games as required by their coach.

• Demonstrate responsibility by completing classroom assignments and maintaining academic eligibility.

• Represent Morristown Elementary with pride, integrity, and respect.

Failure to meet behavioral or citizenship expectations may result in disciplinary consequences, including temporary or continued loss of athletic participation privileges.

We believe that great athletes are not defined only by their performance in competition, but also by their character, effort, and attitude.

Athletics Packet

Student Accident Coverage