Eligibility

A student in grades 9-12 shall meet the following requirements for eligibility in inter-school activities:
1. Scholarship—The student shall have passed at least five new subjects (those not previously passed) of unit weight, or its equivalency, the previous semester or last semester of attendance.
2. Enrollment—The student shall be enrolled in and attending a minimum of five new subjects (those not previously passed) of unit weight or its equivalency. NOTE: Students dually enrolled in colleges, who have their college hours recorded on their high school transcript, may count a maximum of five hours of college credit as two subjects of unit weight or three hours of college credit as one subject of unit weight. Students must notify the Director of Activities immediately if a college course is dropped. Failure to do so will jeopardize their participation and the team’s eligibility in interscholastic competition.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Any extra-curricular activity, such as a game or a musical, is an official event sponsored by the school, and therefore is under the jurisdiction of school officials. School rules and regulations governing student behavior during any extra-curricular activity will be enforced. Student dress should always reflect our faith and reflect Christian modesty.
If a student wants to attend an extra-curricular event as a spectator during the school day, he/she must:
1) pick up a permission form from the Activities Office,
2) have the form signed by a parent,
3) return the form to the Activities Office prior to the event. If a student leaves for an extra-curricular activity earlier than the permission form designates, the missed class time will be considered truant.

School Sponsored Trips

All students must be in good standing, which includes academics, discipline and finances, in order to participate in any school sponsored trips (mission trips, out of town performances, etc).
Physical Forms
Completion of the KSHSAA “Physical Form” is required of all students participating in ALL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES (including cheer and dance). The physical must be completed after May 1 to be effective for the following school year. The form must be signed by a physician and the Parental Permission portion must be completed and signed by a parent and student. The form is available in the Activities Office and at www.KSHSAA.org.

Student Expectations in Activities

1. The attire our students wear on the road should represent St. James Academy activities well. Appropriate dress is expected when teams are not wearing their uniforms. We expect our boys to wear dress shirts with ties and slacks; the girls to be dressed up as well.
2. The locker rooms should remain clean at all times. Athletes should be held responsible for their cleanliness.
3. Fighting/ejection from a contest will result in a review by the coaching staff and the Activities Director. Disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal from a team, may be taken.
4. Stealing and/or destruction of property may result in the student being dismissed from the team. The coaching staff, Activities Director and Principal will review each case prior to the final decision.
5. A student athlete that quits or is dismissed from a team will not be allowed to participate in another sport during the season. An exception is possible through mutual consent of the two Head Coaches and the Activities Director.
6. No cleats allowed in the building – anywhere.
7. A student may participate in a second sport or activity during the same season if coaches meet with athlete and parent and decide it is in the best interest of the program and the student. The Director of Activities must approve all two-sport athletes.
8. Students must be in school for a minimum of four hours in order to be eligible to compete in interscholastic events or participate in practice during that day. Special circumstances such as funerals, doctor’s appointment or others will need approval by the Administration. Students are expected to be on time to school the morning after a contest or performance.
9. We will attempt to provide transportation both to and from events. A student is only allowed to ride home with his own parents. The parents must sign the transportation release form with his/her coach or sponsor.
10. Outside Participation – Athletes participating on outside teams (different sport) while they are members of a St. James Academy team is not recommended. Each coach will communicate their team policy to student- athletes during their pre-season meetings.

Suspended Students

Students who are suspended from school are not eligible to participate or attend practice or an activity during the period of their suspension.

Transfer Students

A transfer student is eligible for inter-scholastic competition if he/she is entering high school for the first time, or the student’s parents or legal guardians have made a bona fide address change. Any other student is considered ineligible until he/she has attended 18 weeks at St. James Academy. Students with special exceptions and partial eligibility possibilities should make an appointment to meet with the Activities Director for specific consideration.