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To receive more information on GCS activities, athletics and drivers education, please contact the following:

Leigh Hebbard
Director of Activities, Athletics and Drivers Education
120 Franklin Blvd.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8950

 

High School Eligibility Requirements (Established by the NCHSAA)

 

Academic Requirements
Students at schools on the 4 x 4 block schedule must pass a minimum of 3 classes during the semester immediately prior to the semester of athletic participation. Students at schools using the traditional schedule must pass a minimum of 5 classes during the semester immediately prior to the semester of athletic participation.


Attendance Requirement

In order to be eligible for athletic participation, students must have been in daily attendance 85% of the previous semester. In regards to athletic eligibility, daily absences cannot be made up under any circumstances, even if the student attends Saturday classes, extra help sessions, summer school, and/or any other means to make up academic work.


Promotion Standards

All students must meet local promotion standards established by Guilford County Schools. A set number of units/credits must be earned in order to be promoted to the next grade level.


Eight Semester Rule

Beginning with the student’s first entry into the 9th grade, the student may not participate in athletics for a period lasting longer than eight (8) consecutive semesters.


Medical Examination

Student athletes must receive a medical examination once every 365 days by a duly licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.


Age

A student may not participate in any sport if his or her 19th birthday comes on or before October 16th of the current school year.


Residence

A student is eligible to participate in athletics at the school to which he or she is assigned by the Board of Education, within the administrative unit of residence. Transfers within the Guilford County Schools administrative district are governed by local Board of Education policy.


In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.

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