In order to participate in activities sponsored by CHSAA or Thornton High School, students must be enrolled in courses totaling a minimum of 3.0 Carnegie units during the period of participation (Carnegie units = credit).
Twelve Point Check List for Student Athletic Eligibility
- Student must be an undergraduate
- Student must be enrolled in and attending classes which offer a minimum of 3.0 credits the semester before and during the semester of participation.
- Student must not be failing at the time of participation more than the equivalent of 0.5 unit of credit (In most cases, this means the student may not be failing more than one class). The student should see a counselor to insure that he/she is meeting the requirements. A student who receives more than 0.5 credit of “F” for a semester will be ineligible for the following sports season. Weekly eligibility will be checked.
- Student must have been eligible in accordance with check list #2 (above) at the close of the previous semester. Summer school may be used to regain eligibility. The classes taken in summer school must be in the same subject as classes previously failed.
- Student must have had a physical examination from a medical doctor within the last calendar year; using the CHSAA required physical paperwor.
- Student must have a parent/legal guardian read and sign the High School Authorization for Athletic Participation form.
- Student must have a permission form signed by parent/legal guardian indicating he/she is covered by an insurance plan.
- Student must not have turned 19 before August 1st of the specific school year.
- Student must not have dropped out of school.
- Student must not play more than three seasons in any sport during high school (four seasons in a 4-year high school).
- Student must not practice with a non-school team in his/her sport while he/she is a member of the High School team (unless he/she has received prior written consent from the High School Principal).
- Student must be in compliance with the CHSAA transfer rule.
If you are not in compliance with any of the 12 items stated above, see the Athletic Director or Principal immediately. If an ineligible player participates in any athletic contest(s), the contest(s) must be forfeited according to League and CHSAA rules.
Additional requirements to participate in athletic practices and events:
- All student-athletes must attend all classes the day of an athletic activity (game or practice) in order to participate. Absences due to a doctor appointment, court appearance, or other legitimate reasons need to be cleared by the Athletic Director. Any unauthorized absence from any class by the end of the school day makes the participant ineligible to participate on that day.
- If a student is serving a discipline suspension, he/she shall not participate in athletics until he/she has regained status as a student. (A student suspended on Friday from school, cannot participate in athletics until he/she regains student status on the next scheduled school day).
Athletic Eligibility (Weekly)
Students involved in athletics, spirit squad, and other CHSAA sponsored activities (which may include certain music activities and student council) must meet academic standards in order to gain and retain their eligibility. Once eligibility is initially established, participating students will have their academic grades verified on a weekly basis. Specific weekly eligibility guidelines are available in the athletic director’s office and in individual program packets.
