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 Student Handbook.
High School
- Complete all participation forms
- GPA of 2.0 or higher in the most recently completed academic term
- Age 18 or younger on August 1 of the relevant school year
- Been continuously enrolled at the school for at least one calendar year (students are exempt during their first year after middle school)
- Have completed less than 8 semesters in high school
- Have accrued no more than 6 unexcused absences in the current academic term
- Be present in school on the day of an athletic activity to participate on that day
Middle School
- Complete all participation forms
- No more than one grade of "F" in the most recently completed academic term
- Age 14 or younger on August 1 of the relevant school year
- Have completed less than 6 semesters in middle school