• Extracurricular Activities

    The primary function of this school district is to support student academic achievement. In pursuit of that goal, the District recognizes that a well-rounded educational experience includes extracurricular interests and athletic activities. However, academics must take priority, therefore, the District and its schools have set eligibility requirements for student participation in extracurricular pursuits.

    Students who fail to maintain academic qualification for extracurricular participation will be suspended from that activity until academic eligibility is attained. Students who violate District and/or school rules, particularly where student and school safety may be affected, may be summarily removed from participation in extracurricular programs and activities. Please refer to your student’s school handbook for further information regarding extracurricular activities’ academic and behavioral expectations. For students in grades 7-12, very detailed rules apply and are available through your school, coach or activity sponsor.

    ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY

    The Amphitheater Governing Board has these eligibility requirements for students that participate in Arizona Interscholastic Activities (AIA). The AIA requirements include:

    • Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of four classes.
    • Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) classes.
    • Students must not receive a failing grade at specified grade checks.
    • Students must have a “C” average at specified grade checks.

    These AIA and District requirements should be used to guide parents and students in selecting courses.

    Additionally, the Governing Board requires students to maintain good attendance and behavior. Students with excessive absences or disciplinary infractions, as defined by both the school and/or District, may be ineligible.

    NCAA FRESHMAN - ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

    Students interested in competing in athletics at the college level should be knowledgeable about the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility standards and be cleared for eligibility in the spring of the junior year.

    Core Courses

    The following table shows the core courses students must take to be eligible to compete at a Division I or a Division II college:

  • Please verify that core courses taken are listed on the NCAA Eligibility Center’s website at https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/homeAction.

    Note: Non-traditional instructional programs (i.e., online classes) may not qualify for NCAA eligibility.

    Grade-Point Average

    • Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average.
    • To be eligible to compete at the Division I level, a student must fulfill certain GPA and test score requirements. As a student’s GPA rises, the SAT/ACT score needed to qualify lowers.
    • To be eligible to compete at the Division II level, a student must have at least a GPA of 2.0.

    Test Scores

    • Division I test score requirements differ depending on the student’s core course GPA.
    • The minimum SAT score requirement to qualify for a Division II college is an SAT combined score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.
    • The SAT score used for NCAA eligibility includes only the reading and math sections. The ACT score is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
    • All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. Please use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

    For additional information regarding athletic eligibility, please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website at www.eligibilitycenter.org.