As we start school today, it is important to make all students and parents aware of a new policy which went into effect today.
As you know, a student must be in school in order to participate that afternoon in athletics. In the past, the threshold for when a student must be in by was 10:30 am. That has been pushed up to 8:16am. So- from this point forth, any student who arrives at CHS for the school day AFTER 8:16 am, will NOT be allowed to participate in athletic practices or games that day.
There are still exceptions to this rule. If a student has a doctor's appointment or other type of appointment that cannot be avoided, and makes every effort to get to as much of the school day as possible, she will be eligible if she provides a doctor's note (or other) when she arrives at school.
Any absence longer than a couple of hours needs to be cleared IN ADVANCE in the athletic office to ensure eligibility on that day.
This rule sets a higher standard for CHS students.
Please see exact language below:
No athlete may
participate in any way with his/her team (this includes attending
practice/game) on any day in which he/she is
absent from school. A student who is not
in attendance for AT LEAST the final five periods of the day, is not eligible
to participate on that day. Students who leave school during the
day and who do not return are also not eligible that day. Game forfeitures and/
or suspensions may result from violation of this attendance policy.
NOTE: Student-athletes
are reminded that Canton High School is an academic institution and that a full
day of classes is expected of all students. If it is believed that
student-athletes are abusing the “Final Five Period Rule,” coaches and
administrators may deem them ineligible.
EXCEPTION:
Permission to participate on these days may be granted by the AD/Principal in
some excused cases (funeral, verified college
visit, court obligations, etc) when requested and granted in advance.
