Activity Fee

 

The Hampton City School division requires students to pay $20.00 per VHSL activity in which they participate.  The activity fee will be collected by the head coach or athletic director from the high school prior to any competition.

 

Sports Physicals:

 

*Student shall have a completed sports physical examination before acceptance as a squad member or is permitted to engage in tryouts or practice of junior varsity or varsity athletics.

*Student must have sports physicals during the period of May 1 of the current school year through June 30 of the succeeding year to participate in athletic activities.

*Students must have the  Concussion Information For Parents and Athletes on file with the athletic director.

 

Download the VHSL Physical Form

 

Hampton City Schools 2.0 GPA Policy

 

The School Board places the highest premium on student achievement, but recognizes the value of athletics and extracurricular activities in student development. The following guidelines are to assist students in maintaining a high academic standard while engaging in athletics and/or extracurricular activities. Eligibility extends from the first day of practice to the last day of the athletic season or the first club meeting until the end of the semester for extracurricular clubs.

 

Athletics
GPA (Grade Point Average) Requirement:

1. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 the preceding semester to participate.
2. All rising 9th graders are eligible for participation their first semester in high school.
3. Transfer students will be held to the same standard as other students.
4. Students who earn an “F” in any class required for a standard diploma will not be allowed to participate.

Monitoring and Tutoring:

1. Students’ grades will be monitored by the athletic director and coaches.
2. The principal or designee will notify by the report card parents of students making a grade below a “C-”. This notification will include the availability of parent/teacher conferences and remediation opportunities.
3. All student-athletes will have the opportunity to receive free tutoring, to include weekly study halls monitored by the athletic director or coaches. Remediation is required during the season for all student-athletes making below a “C-“. If the remediation requirement is not met, consequences will result from the Athletic Department. The consequences may include, but are not limited to, suspension from a VHSL practice or a VHSL game.
   

Hampton City Schools 2.0 GPA Policy (continued)

 

Provisional Eligibility:

1. Students can apply for a one-time provisional waiver if they fail to meet the academic requirements outlined. Students entering Hampton City Schools who have used a waiver from another division will not be entitled another waiver. Therefore, they will be ineligible until they meet the division’s requirements.
2. The provisional eligibility date extends from the first day of VHSL practice to the last day of the athletic season. 
3. A parent/student/HCS contract of commitment is required for a provisional waiver.
4. Students are required to attend tutoring sessions during provisional eligibility.
5. Provisional eligibility will be monitored centrally by the Coordinator of Athletics.

Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities

GPA (Grade Point Average) Expectation:

1. Students are expected to earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 the preceding semester to participate.
2. All rising 9th graders are eligible for participation their first semester in high school.
3. Transfer students will be held to the same standard as other students.

Monitoring and Tutoring:

1. Students’ grades will be monitored by the club sponsors with the assistance from the athletic directors. 
2. The principal or designee will notify by the report card parents of students making a grade below a “C-”. This notification will include the availability of parent/teacher conferences and remediation opportunities.

Virginia High School League (V.H.S.L.) Scholarship Rule:

*Student shall be currently enrolled in not fewer than five subjects.
*Student shall have passed five subjects the immediately preceding semester.
*All 8th grade students must play for their zoned high school.  Please refer to School Board policy IGDH.

Visit the VHSL website for more information.